Events and archive

U.S. Department of State travel advisory (published 2026-05-15) advises: Do not travel to Sudan due to ongoing armed conflict (heavy fighting among the Sudanese Armed Forces, the Rapid Support Forces, and militias), plus risks from unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, and health hazards. The U.S. Embassy in Khartoum suspended operations and routine/emergency consular services are unavailable.

Importance 9/10 · Urgency 10/10

U.S. Department of State travel advisory: Cameroon designated Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), published 2026-05-15.

Importance 6/10 · Urgency 6/10

The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Burkina Faso to Level 4: Do Not Travel citing crime, kidnapping, terrorism, and health risks. The advisory notes a state of emergency declared in multiple regions and provinces (Sahel and East regions; provinces in Boucle de Mouhoun, Hauts Bassins, North, and Center-East), restricts U.S. government employee travel outside Ouagadougou, and warns against nighttime travel in specific Ouagadougou neighborhoods. A "health" risk indicator was added.

Importance 9/10 · Urgency 9/10

U.S. Department of State advisory raised Chad to Level 4 (Do Not Travel), adding a health indicator. The advisory cites risk of crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, landmines, and inadequate health infrastructure. It notes extremely limited U.S. government ability to provide emergency services outside N'Djamena and travel restrictions for U.S. government employees, including limits on night driving and mandatory armored vehicle use.

Importance 8/10 · Urgency 8/10

The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Bolivia (published 2026-04-28). The advisory urges increased caution due to crime and civil unrest, states 'Do Not Travel' to Chapare Province because of crime tied to narcotrafficking, warns of common petty crime in tourist areas (including El Alto), notes demonstrations that can disrupt transport and services, and highlights limited medical care in rural areas and risks of high-altitude travel.

Importance 6/10 · Urgency 6/10

A 15 April 2026 report states that on Chinese social media eating disorders are reframed as discipline and beauty and are sustained by coded language, visual culture, and online communities.

Importance 3/10 · Urgency 2/10

The Government of Trinidad and Tobago declared a nationwide State of Emergency on March 2, 2026, citing a spike in violent criminal activity. Measures include expanded police powers to arrest on suspicion and search properties, suspension of bail for suspects, and Defense Force personnel operating under similar rules; no curfews or public-gathering restrictions are currently in place. The U.S. Department of State published a Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) advisory on April 13, 2026, noting areas of increased risk, removal of a "kidnapping" indicator, and urging increased caution in rural areas because of health risks.

Importance 8/10 · Urgency 8/10

The U.S. Department of State advises reconsidering travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to crime and a heightened risk of terrorism. The Government of Trinidad and Tobago declared a nationwide State of Emergency on March 2, 2026 after a spike in violent criminal activity. Measures include expanded police powers to arrest on suspicion and search properties, suspension of bail for suspects, and Defense Force operations under similar rules. The SOE is being monitored daily and restrictions may change with little notice. The advisory also notes heightened health risks in some rural areas.

Importance 8/10 · Urgency 7/10