FCDO Issues Multi-Region 'Against All Travel' Advisory for Ethiopia – Conflict, Insurgency & Border Risks (May 2026)
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) maintains active travel advisories against all travel to multiple regions of Ethiopia including Tigray, Amhara, Gambela, and parts of Oromia, Afar, Somali, and Benishangul-Gumuz regions, citing ongoing armed conflict, insurgency, and border insecurity. Buffer zones along Ethiopia's borders with Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Kenya, and Eritrea are also covered by 'against all travel' warnings. The advisory was last updated on 1 May 2026 to add information on visa requirements and an upcoming nationwide general election scheduled for 1 June 2026. The British Embassy in Addis Ababa cannot provide consular support in restricted areas.
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Medium impact. The advisory covers a large proportion of Ethiopian territory including economically significant regions, creating meaningful risk exposure for any insured assets, personnel, or cargo operations in affected areas. However, the advisory appears to reflect a long-standing security situation rather than a sudden new escalation, limiting acute insurance loss potential.
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