UK (FCDO) travel advisory — Congo
Highupdated 3 months agoThe UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advises against all travel to within 50 km of the Republic of Congo-Central African Republic border in Likouala Region.
- 600kmRadius of the affected area
What this changes for you, on the ground
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advises against all travel to within 50 km of the Republic of Congo-Central African Republic border in Likouala Region. This advisory reflects significant security concerns in the area and applies across a radius of approximately 600 km from Ossélé.
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If you are currently in the affected zone, you should avoid non-essential movement and stay informed of local developments. Exercise heightened caution and maintain awareness of your surroundings. Keep your accommodation and local authorities informed of your location and movements.
Follow all instructions from local authorities and your embassy. Consult official travel advisories from your government before any travel within or near the border region. For health concerns, contact local health authorities or your nearest medical facility. This alert is based on guidance from the UK Foreign Office, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Canadian Global Affairs.
Written with the help of AI from Mira Safe's sourced data on August 24, 2026 · does not replace local guidance How this analysis is produced →
Issued by FCDO.
- FCDOAvis FCDO — Congo : Éviter tout voyage (certaines zones) · 4 months ago
- US State DepartmentAvis US — Republic of the Congo - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution · 4 months ago
- Voyage.gc.ca (Canada)Avis Canada — Republic of Congo (Brazzaville): Exercise a high degree of caution · 51 days ago
- Quai d'OrsayAvis France — Congo-Brazzaville · 50 days ago
- Nederland Wereldwijd (Pays-Bas)Avis Pays-Bas — Congo, de Republiek : Vigilance renforcée (certaines zones) · 46 days ago
- SafeTravel (New Zealand)Avis Nouvelle-Zélande — Republic of the Congo: Exercise increased caution · 46 days ago
- MOFA 海外安全情報 (Japan)Avis Japon — Congo: Level 1 — Exercise caution · 46 days ago
- Odyseusz MSZ (Poland)Avis Pologne — Congo: Zachowaj szczególną ostrożność · 46 days ago
- BMEIA (Austria)
- Ireland.ie (DFA)
- 0404.go.kr (South Korea)
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How it evolved
- Alert raisedHighJune 28, 2026 at 5:46 PM
A single entry: the alert has not changed state since it was raised.
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