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Kigali Country Council

This country council site has been established as a means to facilitate communication between the U.S. Embassy and U.S. organizations operating in this city/region.

Kigali Country Council

The Kigali Country Council web site has been established as a means to facilitate communication between U.S. private sector organizations and the U.S. Embassy in Rwanda. The site is linked to the main Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) database.  You may use your OSAC user account to access additional content within this site.

Travel Warnings

Travel Warning: Burundi

Travel Warning
Sub-Saharan Africa - Burundi The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Burundi and continues to caution Americans that travel outside the capital, Bujumbura, presents significant risks, especially after nightfall. more...

Crime and Safety Reports

Eritrea 2009 Crime & Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Sub-Saharan Africa - Eritrea This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

Namibia 2009 Crime & Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Sub-Saharan Africa - Namibia This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. Embassy Windhoek. more...

Swaziland 2009 Crime & Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Sub-Saharan Africa - Swaziland This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

South Africa 2009 Crime & Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Sub-Saharan Africa - South Africa This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. Embassy Pretoria, U.S. Consulate Johannesburg and U.S. more...

Zimbabwe 2009 Crime & Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Sub-Saharan Africa - Zimbabwe This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

Featured Reports

Warden Message: Rwanda Demonstrations Near ICTR Headquarters

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Sub-Saharan Africa - Rwanda The Embassy has learned that demonstrations have been scheduled for today, Friday, November 20th at 2:00PM near the ICTR (International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda) headquarters offices in the Remera section of Kigali in protest of two recent acquittals. more...

Warden Message: Rwanda Pandemic Influenza Town Hall Meeting

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Sub-Saharan Africa - Rwanda A town hall meeting for U.S. citizens residing in Rwanda will be held on Thursday, October 22nd at 3:00 pm in the Embassy’s Multi-Purpose Room. more...

Warden Message: Rwanda H1N1 Virus Informational Session

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Sub-Saharan Africa - Rwanda This Warden Message is to inform U.S. citizens that with back-to-school season upon us, it’s time to think about staying healthy. more...

Travel Warning: Mali

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Sub-Saharan Africa - Mali The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Mali and continues to recommend against all travel to the north of the country due to kidnapping threats against Westerners. This replaces the Travel Warning for Mali dated August 31, 2009, to update security and threat information. more...

Travel Alert: Niger

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Sub-Saharan Africa - Niger The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the risks of travel to Niger due to threat of kidnapping, and recommends against all travel to Niger at this time. This Travel Alert expires February 28, 2010. more...