U.S. Travel Alerts for South Sudan and Somalia: Overview of Current Security Conditions

Both Sudan and Somalia remain under Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisories due to crime, terrorism, and unrest.

AFRICA - As of March 7, 2025, South Sudan and Somalia face significant security threats, prompting U.S. travel warnings. In South Sudan, ongoing conflict and violence have led the U.S. Embassy in Juba to recommend departure and emergency planning for citizens (U.S. Embassy Juba, 2025). In Somalia, credible terrorist threats, including at Mogadishu’s air…