05/19/2026
In case anyone has any upcoming trips planned to Africa. I suggest reviewing this announcement and also ensuring you have trip insurance. This is why on big trips like these, that trip insurance is a God-send!
The Department of State strongly urges Americans not to travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), South Sudan, or Uganda for any reason and to reconsider travel to Rwanda due to the Ebola Bundibugyo Virus disease outbreak in the region. The Department’s Travel Advisories for DRC, South Sudan, and Uganda are now Level 4 – Do Not Travel, and the Travel Advisory for Rwanda is Level 3 – Reconsider Travel. Read the full advisories at https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories.html