Full list: US places 11 African countries on ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory list

In October 2026, the US State Department advised American citizens against travel to 11 African countries, placing them under its highest, Level 4 warning. The countries are Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Libya, Mali, Niger, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda. Risks cited vary by country and include terrorism, armed conflict, kidnapping, violent crime, civil unrest and health concerns. The department also warns that its ability to provide emergency assistance may be limited in some of the countries.