The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa has received several reports of recent strong-armed robberies of American citizens and others hiking in three popular areas — Entoto and Yeka (behind the British Embassy) parks, as well as the Guellele Botanical Gardens. The hikers were in groups that were surrounded by multiple men who were armed with ... Read More»

The U.S. Embassy has been informed that Ethiopian Airlines is resuming flights between Addis Ababa and Mekele starting tomorrow.  Please contact Ethiopian Airlines directly to book flight reservations. Assistance:  U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa, Ethiopia+251-111-306-000+251-111-306-911 or 011-130-6000 (after hours) addisacs@state.gov https://et.usembassy.gov State Department – Consular Affairs:   888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 Ethiopia Country Information Enroll in the  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  to receive security updatesFollow us on  Twitter ... Read More»

The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa continues to monitor the situation in the Tigray region.  Some cell phone service, but not wi-fi/internet, has been restored in parts of ​the Tigray region, including Mekele, Maychew and in western Tigray, including the towns of Dansha, Humera, and Maikadra.  The Government of Ethiopia reports it continues to work to restore ​telecommunications service elsewhere ... Read More»