Location: South Africa Event: Possible Terrorist Attack The U.S. government has received information that terrorists may be planning to conduct an attack targeting large gatherings of people at an unspecified location in the greater Sandton area of Johannesburg, South Africa, on 29 October 2022. There is no further information regarding the timing, method, or target of the …
Read More»Location: South Africa Event: Recent Crime at Numbi Gate entrance of Kruger National Park Due to an increase in crime, to include the recent murder of a foreign tourist, the U.S. Missions in Mozambique and South Africa recommend that Numbi Gate at Kruger National Park be avoided. U.S. citizens are advised to use other gates in the area …
Read More»Location: Nampula Province, Mozambique Event: Travel Restriction of U.S. Government Personnel Due to the threat of attacks by ISIS-Mozambique in the Erati and Memba districts, U.S. Embassy Maputo personnel are restricted from traveling to those areas of the Nampula province until further notice. Actions to Take: · Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of …
Read More»Location: Worldwide 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 11, 2001, and had continued to urge his followers …
Read More»Location: Mozambique and South Africa Event: Protests related to rising fuel prices in both Mozambique and in South Africa may lead to road closures in the region. U.S. Embassy personnel are instructed to avoid large crowds if possible and be prepared for delays in road travel. Actions to Take: Avoid demonstrations. Avoid crowds. Keep a …
Read More»Location: Northern Mozambique Event: Tropical Storm Jasmine continues to move toward the western coast of Madagascar. Current reports suggest the storm could intensify and become a Tropical Cyclone in the next few hours. Mozambican authorities issued a “yellow alert” regarding extremely strong winds and intense rainfall accompanied by severe thunderstorms resulting from Tropical Storm Jasmine …
Read More»Location: Mozambique, countrywide Event: During the holiday season there is the potential for increased crime and acts of violent extremism. Planned attacks and criminal activity often occur in crowded public locations such as holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, schools, and other areas frequented by tourists. Public events, such …
Read More»Weather Alert: Tropical Cyclone Eloise (21 January 2021) Location: Central Coast of Mozambique Event: Tropical Cyclone Eloise is currently expected to make landfall near Beira late on Friday, January 22. Expect torrential rains and strong winds with possible flooding, landslides, power outages, impassable roads, and difficult travel conditions. The storm could track to the north or …
Read More»Location: Road between Mocímboa da Praia and Palma, Cabo Delgado Province Event: Armed extremists attacked vehicles traveling along Highway 762 from Mocímboa da Praia to Palma. On February 21, one individual was killed and two injured when attackers shot into a vehicle using AK-47s. Actions to Take: Use caution when driving or walking in the …
Read More»Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Maputo, Mozambique (May 04, 2018) Location: Mozambique Event: As has been widely reported, Renamo Leader Afonso Dhlakama passed away yesterday morning. The U.S. Embassy in Maputo advises U.S. citizens to take this opportunity to review their personal security procedures. Actions to Take: Review your personal security plans Keep a low …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy in Maputo is aware of recent armed attacks on Mozambican government facilities in Mocimboa da Praia, Cabo Delgado and the ongoing law enforcement effort to restore order. In light of continuing uncertainty, we are cautioning U.S. citizens to avoid Mocimboa da Praia and the surrounding area. American citizens already in Mocimboa da …
Read More»Earlier today an active shooter on Kenneth Kaunda Avenue fired shots not far from the U.S. Embassy. The situation has been resolved and it is now safe to resume travel along Kenneth Kaunda Avenue. For further information: See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution , Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Mozambique Country Specific Information . Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive …
Read More»An active shooter on Kenneth Kaunda Avenue has fired shots not far from the U.S. Embassy. Residents in the area are encouraged to stay indoors until an all clear message has been issued. For further information: See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution , Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Mozambique Country Specific Information . Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens to exercise caution when arranging ground transportation from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg to hotels, guest houses, and residences. Numerous U.S. citizens and other travelers have been robbed at gun point while traveling from OR Tambo International Airport to their place of lodging in what are known as …
Read More»A group of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) led by the League of Human Rights announced via social media and news media that they are calling for peaceful demonstrations in Maputo on Saturday, June 18. A march is scheduled to begin at 7:30 am starting from the plaza at the intersections of Avenida Eduardo Mondlane and Avenida …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy in Maputo informs U.S. citizens of a series of confirmed attacks on commercial buses occurring from May 12-18 along the EN1 in the Murrotone area of Mocuba district of Zambezia province, resulting in at least one fatality and other casualties. On May 15, another commercial bus was attacked on the EN1 in …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy in Maputo informs U.S. citizens of a planned protest march scheduled to occur this Saturday and Sunday, May 21st and 22nd. The planned route for the march is described below. Please consult a city map to confirm the exact locations. U.S. citizens are encouraged to avoid these areas during the weekend if …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy in Maputo informs U.S. citizens of the wide distribution of social media posts and texts calling for protests and demonstrations against the central government of Mozambique in the past several days. We currently have no indication that these protests, demonstrations or disturbances will actually occur despite two distinct messages calling for protests …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy in Maputo informs U.S. citizens of continued unrest in the central region of the country, including deadly clashes between Government of Mozambique forces and armed elements of leading opposition party Renamo in the provinces of Sofala, Manica, and the southern portion of Zambezia. There have been confirmed unattributed shooting incidents involving government …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy in Maputo informs U.S. citizens that in the past week there have been reports unattributed shooting incidents involving government, international organization, and civilian vehicles in Sofala and Manica provinces. The incidents occurred on the EN1 in southern Sofala province near Muxungue on February 11, and further north on the EN1 between Vila …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Maputo alerts U.S. citizens to recent reports of violent clashes occurring between the government security forces and elements from the opposition party Renamo. According to Mozambican security spokespersons and the chief of police, the security forces are conducting a concerted campaign to disarm the Renamo movement. Citizens are advised to be mindful of …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy Maputo informs U.S. citizens of reported clashes on Friday September 25 allegedly between government security forces and a convoy from the opposition party Renamo in Manica Province near Chimoio. Exchanges of gunfire were reported starting around 1200 noon along the N6 between Gondola and Inchope around the village of Maforga. Reports indicate …
Read More»Ressano Garcia Border Crossing Now Open The Ressano Garcia crossing is open and operating normally. The border violence seen over the previous weekend has subsided. However, U.S. citizens in Mozambique should continue to exercise caution. March Against Xenophobia A march on protesting the xenophobic attacks occurring in South Africa is scheduled to take place on April 25. …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy Maputo has received multiple reports of violence near the border crossing at Ressano Garcia, with reportedly both Mozambican and South African perpetrators and victims. Additionally, there are unconfirmed reports of barricades being erected in the streets on either side of the border. The possibility exists that the border crossing may close on …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy has received numerous, recent reports of robberies and attacks along Avenida Organização das Nações Unidas from Avenida Fernão de Magalhães to the Praça 16 de Junho. Attackers particularly target pedestrians, and recent information indicates that attackers throw rocks at vehicles and then attack and rob the individuals who stop to check the …
Read More»U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to the Zambézia province or the southern parts of Nampula province in Mozambique are advised to take precautions against widespread flooding and consider alternate travel plans as appropriate. They are further advised to monitor weather reports for northern Mozambique in coming days. Heavy rainfall in Zambézia has led to …
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