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US Embassy Warns: Increased Caution Needed in Côte d'Ivoire

2/22/2026

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The U.S. Embassy in Côte d’Ivoire issued a Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution travel advisory due to crime, terrorism, and health risks.
Violent crimes such as carjacking and robbery are prevalent, and local police may struggle to respond effectively.
The advisory notes piracy threats nearby and highlights the 2016 attack at the Étoile du Sud hotel that killed 19 people.

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The U.S. Embassy in Côte d’Ivoire issued a Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution travel advisory due to crime, terrorism, and health risks.
Violent crimes such as carjacking and robbery are prevalent, and local police may struggle to respond effectively.
The advisory notes piracy threats nearby and highlights the 2016 attack at the Étoile du Sud hotel that killed 19 people.