UK (FCDO) travel advisory — Ethiopia
Highupdated 46 days agoThe UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has advised against all non-essential travel to certain zones in Ethiopia, with an affected radius of approximately 600 km from Adama.
- 600kmRadius of the affected area
What this changes for you, on the ground
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has advised against all non-essential travel to certain zones in Ethiopia, with an affected radius of approximately 600 km from Adama. This advisory is classified as high severity and remains active as of late May 2026.
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If you are currently on site in the affected area, you should review whether your presence is essential. Consider your security situation carefully and stay informed through official channels and your embassy or consulate. Avoid non-essential movement within and between affected zones.
Follow all guidance from local authorities and your government's official travel advisory. Register with your embassy if you have not already done so. For health concerns, consult local health authorities. This alert is based on advisories from the UK Foreign Office, Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, German authorities, and the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs.
Written with the help of AI from Mira Safe's sourced data on August 26, 2026 · does not replace local guidance How this analysis is produced →
Where this comes from
How it evolved
- Alert raisedHighJune 28, 2026 at 5:44 PM
- UpdateAugust 26, 2026 at 5:22 PM
- Alert liftedAugust 26, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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Affected areas
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