Archives January 7, 2019

LEGEND TRAVEL NEWS ALERT 07 JAN 2019 JANUARY 07, 2019

AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

Congo (DRC)

Today through Friday, January 18, all inbound travel to Congo (DRC) should be deferred. In-country staff can conduct movement with caution today and tomorrow, but should minimize non-essential movement from Wednesday, January 9 through Friday, January 18 and remain prepared to stand fast if required. Heightened tensions linked to the December 30 elections persist following the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI)’s announcement that the publication of provisional results will be postponed until next week.

Cote d’Ivoire

Today, travelers in Abidjan should avoid the Abobo Doume and Locodjre areas of the city following clashes between police and protesters who have apparently blocked roads in the vicinity.’

Egypt

Today through Wednesday, January 9, travelers should anticipate disruption caused…