Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Luanda, Angola

Location: Luanda – Starting in Largo das Escolas and ending in Cidadela Desportiva. Event: March to highlight the sexual violence against minors, Saturday March 4, 2023 at 7:00. The march is expected to be nonviolent. Plan for blocked streets and higher than normal traffic in that area. Actions to Take: Avoid crowds. Keep a low profile. Notify friends and …

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Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Luanda, Angola

Location: Rua Nova Marginal in Luanda. Entrances to the Carnival celebrations are located in the following areas: Praia de Bispo, Bairro Azul, and along the Rua Nova Marginal road in Chicala. Event: Carnival starts Friday, February 17, 2023. Previous years have seen an increase in vehicular and pedestrian traffic in and around the area. Expect heavy …

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Worldwide Caution – al-Qa’ida Leader’s Death

Worldwide Caution – al-Qa’ida Leader’s Death Location: Worldwide August 2, 2022 On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida.  Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September …

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COVID-19 Information

Last updated: May 10, 2023 *See below for COVID-19 Information for Sao Tome and Principe The CDC’s order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizens traveling to the United States has changed. For more information, see Update on Change to U.S. Travel Policy Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination for nonimmigrant travel . Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions . COVID-19 Information for Angola   Entry and Exit Requirements Are …

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Security Message for U.S. Citizens: General Elections on August 23, 2017

The U.S. Embassy in Luanda informs U.S. citizens that Angola will hold general elections on Wednesday, August 23. U.S. citizens are advised to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness during the election period.  Keep in mind that demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can become confrontational …

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