NIGER – Level 4 Travel Advisory Issued

August 4, 2023


In the wake of ongoing political unrest in the western Africa country of Niger, the US State Department has issued a level 4 travel advisory for the nation.

A level-4 advisory means Americans should not travel to Niger. In addition, non-emergency government personnel have been ordered by the State Department to leave the country. The US embassy in Niamey, Niger has also warned it will have limited ability to assist any American citizens currently in Niger.

The advisory comes after a group of military officers placed the sitting president under house arrest and assumed control of the government. The State Department warns in addition to potential violence due to civil unrest, there is an increased risk of terrorism, due to the current chaotic security situation.

A number of other countries, from Ireland to South Korea, have also advised their citizens to leave the country.

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We will continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates as necessary.

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