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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 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...

Warden Message: Senegal Alerts Citizens to Cape Verde Dengue Fever Outbreak

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Sub-Saharan Africa - Cape Verde, Senegal The U.S. Embassy in Dakar is issuing this Warden Message to inform U.S. citizens of a Dengue Fever outbreak, and related public health crisis, in neighboring Cape Verde. The Cape Verdean Ministry of Health has reported over 3,000 suspected cases of dengue fever in the country as of late October. more...

Terrorist Tactics: Street Vendors - The Perfect Surveillance Platform

Global Security Concerns
Worldwide Physical surveillance can be the most visible step in the terrorist attack planning process, and one of the most effective low-tech ways to conduct "eyes-on" monitoring of a target is to use street vendor cover. more...

Warden Message: Cape Verde Dengue Fever, H1N1 and Malaria Risks

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Sub-Saharan Africa - Cape Verde This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information regarding human cases of: (1) dengue fever; (2) 2009-H1N1 Influenza, sometimes referred to as swine flu or novel H1N1; and (3) malaria. more...