Location: Bangui Event: The U.S. Embassy in Bangui advises U.S. citizens to remain cautious in and around Bangui Thursday January 19 through the end of the month, due to the potential for fuel-related economic disruptions or politically motivated civil unrest. Please review the Travel Advisory for Central African Republic. Actions to Take: Avoid large gatherings; especially …
Read More» Location: Bangui Event: The U.S. Embassy in Bangui advises U.S. citizens to remain extremely vigilant and limit non-essential movement until further notice. Please see the Travel Advisory for Central African Republic. Actions to Take: Avoid all non-essential travel, do not travel alone or late at night; If you must travel on foot, do so in areas under the …
Read More» Location: Bimbo neighborhood, Bangui. Event: Politically-motivated gatherings have been announced for Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25, starting in the early afternoon, with large crowds instructed to gather around the football stadium and the Ecole Prefectorale of Bimbo respectively. Start times and locations are subject to change and events may be cancelled. Actions to Take: Travelers Should: Avoid visiting …
Read More» Location: areas around UCATEX compound in the 8th arrondissement. Event: Politically-motivated gatherings have been announced for Saturday, August 27, starting at approximately 12:00 hours with large crowds instructed to gather around the UCATEX compound in the 8th arrondissment. Start times and locations are subject to change and events may be cancelled. Actions to Take: Travelers Should: Avoid visiting …
Read More» Location: Bangui Event: The U.S. Embassy has received reports thatpolitically motivated demonstrations may begin at 18:00 today, Thursday June 30, and continue throughout Friday, July 1. Large crowds are anticipated near the following locations: PK0 Circle Boganda Circle (near Corail supermarket) EU Headquarters The Ministry of Tourism (Places des Nations Unies) Martyr’s Monument The National Stadium (Stade de 20,000 places) …
Read More» Location: Bangui Event: The U.S. Embassy has received reports that there will be multiple politically motivated demonstrations on Friday, July 1. Large crowds are anticipated near the following locations: PK0 Circle Boganda Circle (near Corail supermarket) EU Headquarters The Ministry of Tourism (Places des Nations Unies) Martyr’s Monument The National Stadium (Stade de 20,000 places) SICA intersection The Ministry of Foreign …
Read More» Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bangui, Central African Republic (June 27, 2022) Location: Bangui Event: The U.S. Embassy has received reports there will be politically-motivated protests in Bangui on Tuesday June 28 near the Barthelemy Boganda National Stadium (Stade de 20,000 places) and related political manifestations throughout the week. Actions to Take: U.S. citizens should: Avoid visiting or …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangui, June 14, 2022 Location: Countrywide Event: Effective Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, the CDC rescinded its Order requiring all airline or other aircraft passengers to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 to board any aircraft destined for travel to the …
Read More» Location: Central African Republic, nationwide Event: The Central African Republic marks its National Day on December 1. Processions, demonstrations, and other large gatherings may impact traffic within the city and throughout the country. U.S. government personnel are advised to limit their movements that day. Although there are no specific threats against U.S. citizens, individuals may at …
Read More» Location: Worldwide: Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us. Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to …
Read More» Location: Central African Republic Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021. You qualify for this exception if all …
Read More» Central African Republic – Level 4: Do Not Travel C U H E K O Do not travel to the Central African Republic (CAR) due to COVID-19, Embassy Bangui’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens, crime, civil unrest, and kidnapping. The presidential election occurred on December 27, 2020, and legislative runoff elections are scheduled …
Read More» Central African Republic – Level 4: Do Not Travel C U H K O E Do not travel to the Central African Republic due to COVID-19, Embassy Bangui’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens, crime, civil unrest, kidnapping, and elections. The presidential election occurred on December 27, 2020, and legislative runoff elections are scheduled …
Read More» Open to: All Interested Candidates Position: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The U. S. Embassy in Bangui is seeking individual for the following position: Administrative Assistant (Grade FSN-08/FP-06) The position is located in Bangui, Central African Republic. The vacancy announcement is available on the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) platform on the U. S. Embassy Bangui website. Opening Date: Monday, February 1, 2021 Closing Date: Monday, …
Read More» (January 15, 2021) Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive …
Read More» Location: Central African Republic (Bangui) Event: Ongoing Violence in the Central African Republic. On January 14, 2021, the Department ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees from U.S. Embassy Bangui due to ongoing armed group activity and supply chain disruptions. Although there have been no specific incidents of violence or threats targeting U.S. citizens, civil …
Read More» Do not travel to the Central African Republic due to COVID-19, Embassy Bangui’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens, crime, civil unrest, kidnapping, and elections. Due to ongoing armed group activity and supply chain disruptions, on January 14, 2021, the Department ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees. The presidential election occurred …
Read More» Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangui, Central African Republic (January 13, 2021) Location: Central African Republic (Bangui) Event: The U.S. Embassy has received reports of clashes in Bangui between PK11 and PK 12 and in the Bimbo area. Out of an abundance of caution and due to the possibility of violence and civil unrest, U.S. …
Read More» Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Bangui, Central African Republic (January 3, 2021) Location: Central African Republic (Nationwide) Event: Reports of Electoral Violence The Embassy has received multiple reports that armed groups may continue to disrupt the electoral process in Bangui and nationwide and may seek to move towards Bangui. The National Elections Agency is expected to announce …
Read More» Location: Central African Republic (Nationwide) Event: Reports of Pre-Electoral Violence Nationwide U.S. Embassy Bangui has received reports of pre-electoral violence nationwide. Out of an abundance of caution, the U.S. Embassy in Bangui decided to limit staff to mission-critical movements starting on December 24 for an indefinite period of time. Although there have been no specific …
Read More» Security Alert: U. S. Embassy Bangui, Central African Republic Location: Central African Republic (Nationwide) Event: Reports of Violence in Bangui and Nationwide U.S. Embassy Bangui has received reports of violence and general panic in Bangui, specifically the PK12 neighborhood, as well as ongoing instability in the provinces. The U.S. embassy issued an immediate shelter in …
Read More» Location: Central African Republic (Nationwide) Event: Reports of Pre-Election Increased Violence, Criminality and Armed Group Activity U.S. Embassy Bangui has received reports of increased violence, criminality, and armed group activity in the regions of Ombella-Mpoko, Ouham, Ouham-Pende, Lobaye and Ouaka. Although there have been no specific incidents of violence or threats targeting U.S. citizens, civil …
Read More» Location: Central African Republic (Nationwide) Event: Announcement by the Constitutional Court The Embassy has received reports that on December 2 or 3 the Central African Republic Constitutional Court will announce the final list of candidates for the upcoming elections, which may increase tensions nationwide. Although there have been no specific incidents of violence or threats targeting …
Read More» Location: Central African Republic (Bangui) Event: Upcoming Elections in the Central African Republic The Embassy has received reports of increasing political tensions in Bangui. Although there have been no specific incidents of violence or threats targeting U.S. citizens, civil unrest, demonstrations, and violence have already occurred, and may recur in the period leading up to, …
Read More» Central African Republic – Level 4: Do Not Travel Do not travel to the Central African Republic due to COVID-19, Embassy Bangui’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens, crime, civil unrest, kidnapping, and elections. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel …
Read More» Routine Message for U.S. Citizens November 28 and 29, 2020 You are cordially invited to a town hall hosted by Ambassador Tamlyn, with Consular Officer Emily Hennell and Assistant Regional Security Officer YJ Chung. We will discuss best practices for personal security preparations in light of the upcoming CAR elections. We will also celebrate Thanksgiving …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Bangui recommends all U.S. citizens who intend to vote by absentee ballot in the U.S. federal elections on November 3 mail their absentee ballots immediately. You can also bring your absentee ballot to the U.S. Embassy in Bangui. The Embassy is currently planning to forward the ballots to the U.S. by September 11. In …
Read More» Location: Country-wide Event: Reminder- Evacuation Flight This is a reminder of the evacuation flight to Dulles Airport (IAD) with a planned departure date from Bangui’s M’Poko International Airport is April 21, 2020. Please ensure you monitor your email for status notifications regarding the flight. If you are interested in joining this repatriation flight and you …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangui, the Central African Republic (April 17, 2020) Location: Country-wide Event: Updated Date for Potential Evacuation Option This alert has been updated to show the new planned departure date from Bangui’s M’Poko International Airport is April 21, 2020. Please ensure you monitor your email for status notifications regarding the flight. …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangui, the Central African Republic (April 16, 2020) Location: Country-wide Event: Updated Date for Potential Evacuation Option This alert has been updated to show the new planned departure date from Bangui’s M’Poko International Airport is April 20, 2020. Please ensure you monitor your email for status notifications regarding the flight. …
Read More» Location: Country-wide Event: Updated Date for Potential Evacuation Option This alert has been updated to show the new planned departure date from Bangui’s M’Poko International Airport to April 21, 2020. Please ensure you monitor your email for status notifications regarding the flight. If you are interested in joining this repatriation flight and you have not …
Read More» Location: Country-wide Event: Update to Potential Evacuation Option- New Date The departure date for the flight has changed to on or about April 20, 2020, and is subject to change further in the future. Please ensure you monitor your email for status notifications regarding the flight. If you are interested in joining this repatriation flight …
Read More» Location: Country-wide Event: Update to Potential Evacuation Option This message has been updated to note the departure date for the flight has been changed to on or about April 19, 2020, and is subject to change further in the future. Please ensure you monitor your email for status notifications regarding the flight. If you are …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangui, the Central African Republic (April 10, 2020) Location: Country-wide Event: Potential Evacuation Option This message has been updated to note that if you are interested in joining this repatriation flight and you have not yet contacted the U.S. Embassy in Bangui, please write to BanguiConsular@state.gov as soon as possible to register …
Read More» Location: Country-wide Event: Potential Evacuation Option The Department of State is preparing a potential evacuation flight to Dulles Aiport (IAD) in Washington, D.C. with capacity for private U.S. citizens and Legal Permanent Residents on a reimbursable basis, leaving Bangui M’Poko International Airport on or about April 15, 2020. The approximate cost of this flight is …
Read More» Location: Country-wide Event: COVID-19 Health Update The Ministry of Health of the Central African Republic (CAR) has confirmed there are cases of COVID-19 in the country. The government of CAR closed the Bangui airport, with exceptions for humanitarian, medevac, and technical stops. The U.S. Embassy continues to work on options for U.S. citizens who wish …
Read More» Location: Country-wide Event: COVID-19 Health Update The Ministry of Health of the Central African Republic (CAR) has confirmed there are cases of COVID-19 in the country. The government of CAR closed the Bangui airport, with exceptions for humanitarian, medevac, and technical stops. The U.S. Embassy continues to work on options for U.S. citizens who wish …
Read More» Location: Country-wide Event: COVID-19 Health Update The Ministry of Health of the Central African Republic (CAR) has confirmed there are cases of COVID-19 in the country. The government of CAR closed the Bangui airport, with exceptions for humanitarian, medevac, and technical stops. The U.S. Embassy is working with the State Department on options for U.S. …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Bangui (April 1, 2020) Location: Country-wide Event: COVID-19 Health Update This message has been updated to confirm there will be no Asky flight. The Embassy is currently researching evacuation options for American citizens. The Ministry of Health of the Central African Republic (CAR) has confirmed there are cases of COVID-19 in the country. …
Read More» Location: Country-wide Event: COVID-19 Health Update The Ministry of Health of the Central African Republic (CAR) has confirmed there are cases of COVID-19 in the country. The government of CAR closed the Bangui airport, with exceptions for commercial, humanitarian, medevac, and technical stops. If you need assistance departing the country, please contact us at BanguiConsular@state.gov . …
Read More» Location: Country-wide Event: Corrected Embassy Contact Information and COVID-19 Health Update This message corrects the email address to contact the US Embassy for assistance. The correct email address is BanguiConsular@state.gov The Ministry of Health of the Central African Republic (CAR) has confirmed there are cases of COVID-19 in the country. The government of CAR closed the …
Read More» Location: Country-wide Event: COVID-19 Health Update The Ministry of Health of the Central African Republic (CAR) has confirmed there are cases of COVID-19 in the country. On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departure from any diplomatic or consular post in the world of US personnel and family members who have been medically …
Read More» Last updated: [06/14/2022] *** Effective Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, the CDC rescinded its Order requiring all airline or other aircraft passengers to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 to board any aircraft destined to the United States from a foreign country. Of note, CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination …
Read More» Location: Country-wide Event: COVID-19 Health Update The Ministry of Health of the Central African Republic (CAR) has confirmed there are cases of COVID-19 in the country. On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departure from any diplomatic or consular post in the world of US personnel and family members who have been medically …
Read More» Location: Country-wide Event: COVID-19 Health Update The Ministry of Health of the Central African Republic (CAR) has confirmed there are cases of COVID-19 in the country. On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departure from any diplomatic or consular post in the world of US personnel and family members who have been medically …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Bangui announces that it is reducing its staffing in response to increasing travel restrictions, limited health infrastructure and potential disruption of supply chains for essential goods in the Central African Republic. We call your attention to the State Department’s Global Travel Advisory issued March 19, 2020 The State Department has issued …
Read More» March 15, 2020 The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. Many areas throughout the world are now experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and taking action that may limit traveler mobility, including quarantines and border restrictions. Even countries, jurisdictions, or areas where cases have not been reported …
Read More» Event: On March 14, one case of COVID 19 was announced by the Central African Government health authorities. Travelers should be prepared for additional screening measures or travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. Please monitor this page for the most current information. On March 13, the government of …
Read More» Location: Central African Republic Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. …
Read More» Location: Bangui Event: The U.S. Embassy has received reports of ongoing fighting between unidentified groups in the PK5 neighborhood. Casualties have been reported. Actions to Take: The Embassy advises U.S. citizens to avoid the PK5 neighborhood and surrounding areas. Avoid non-essential movements and areas where crowds have gathered as even peaceful demonstrations may quickly turn …
Read More» Location: Bangui Event: According to press reports, a political rally is scheduled to take place in the “Boeing” neighborhood southwest of the Bangui International Airport on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 1400 hrs. Actions to Take: The Embassy advises U.S. citizens to avoid non-essential movements and areas where crowds have gathered as even peaceful demonstrations …
Read More» Do not travel to Central African Republic (CAR) due to crime, civil unrest, and kidnapping. Country Summary: Violent crime such as armed robbery, assault, sexual assault, carjacking, and homicide is common throughout the country. Large areas of the country are controlled by armed groups fighting for control of territory. They regularly commit serious crimes, such …
Read More» Location: Bangui Event: National Day celebrations will take place on Saturday, December 1. A parade is schedule to commence at 09:00 a.m. The parade route is along Avenue des Martyrs and Avenue de l’Independance. Roadblocks and protests may occur. Increased security (FACA and Gendarmerie) presence is expected. A Ville Morte is called for Monday, December …
Read More» Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Bangui, Central African Republic (October 26, 2018) Location: Bangui Event: Reports of gunfire in several neighborhoods throughout Bangui. U.S. citizens are advised to stay in their homes or another safe location. Actions to Take: Monitor local media for updates Review personal security plans Remain aware of surroundings Assistance: U.S. Embassy in …
Read More» Statement from the Press Secretary on Religious Violence in the Central African Republic Foreign Policy Issued on: May 3, 2018 The United States is extremely concerned about recent attacks against civilian centers, including Tuesday’s attack on a Christian church in the Fatima neighborhood of Bangui and the retaliatory attacks on Muslim community members. We urge Central African …
Read More» Location: Throughout Bangui Event: Gunfire and unrest emanating from Bangui’s PK5 neighborhood, but spreading throughout the city. There are reports of violence along Independence Avenue and crowds at the PK0 and Boganda roundabouts. Actions to Take: Ensure that you have adequate supplies to shelter in place Monitor local media for updates Review personal security plans …
Read More» Security Alert: U. S. Embassy Bangui, Central African Republic (April 20, 2018) Location: Nationwide Event: Increase in threats and tensions related to activities by armed actors and recent unrest in Bangui. Actions to Take: Ensure that you have adequate supplies to shelter in place Monitor local media for updates Review personal security plans Remain aware of …
Read More» Date: April 10, 2018 Location: Bangui’s PK5 Neighborhood and 7th Arrondissement Event: On April 10, 2018, MINUSCA and Central African security forces conducted a routine security patrol in Bangui’s PK5 neighborhood when militia fired upon them. The situation has since escalated. Gunfire continues to be reported in that neighborhood and other areas of Bangui. Possible …
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