Public Reports
Travel
Mar 4, 18:42 UTCKuwait Tactical: Nationwide daily curfew from 17:00 (local time) to 05:00 to be implemented between March 7-April 8; adhere to government instructions
Civil Unrest
Mar 2, 17:55 UTCLebanon Tactical: Protesters block roads to Beirut’s Martyrs’ Square, Chevrolet intersection with tire fires during evening hours of March 2; avoid nonessential travel
Protest
Mar 2, 12:14 UTCSouth Africa Tactical: Opposition EFF youth wing slated to protest outside High Court, Pretoria on March 4; maintain heightened vigilance
Travel
Mar 1, 16:56 UTCMorocco Tactical (UPDATE): Authorities extend ongoing nationwide night curfew until March 16; adhere to government instructions
Armed Conflict
Feb 28, 14:06 UTCSaudi Arabia & Yemen Alert (UPDATE): Houthis claim ballistic missile, UAV attacks targeting Riyadh on February 28; part of Houthis’ escalation in attacks against Kingdom
Labor Action
Feb 26, 6:57 UTCGhana Tactical: Ongoing indefinite strike by workers at Kotoka International Airport on February 26; allot for disruptions
Politics
Feb 24, 16:01 UTCSyria SITUATION UPDATE: Russia brokers prisoner swap between Israel, Syria, per February 18 reports; highly notable given rarity, highlights willingness of both states to negotiate over humanitarian issues
Travel
Feb 22, 18:28 UTCKuwait Tactical (UPDATE): Authorities to close land, sea borders from February 24 until March 20; take necessary precautions to ensure business continuity
Crime
Feb 22, 13:27 UTCDRC Alert: Italian ambassador killed in attack on UN humanitarian convoy near Goma in Nyiragongo Territory, North Kivu Province, on February 22
Protest
Feb 20, 10:32 UTCNigeria Tactical: Union workers protest, barricade Port Harcourt International Airport roundabout, Port Harcourt on February 20; maintain vigilance, allot for travel disruptions
Travel
Feb 20, 4:05 UTCTunisia Tactical (UPDATE): TunisAir employees suspend strike during night hours of February 19; travel can continue as normal
Travel
Feb 19, 4:27 UTCTunisia Tactical: National flag carrier airline TunisAir employees, executives to hold indefinite strike from 12:00 (local time) on February 19; reconfirm travel itineraries
Militancy
Feb 18, 18:23 UTCMozambique SITUATION UPDATE: Militants ambush security forces in vicinity of Diaca, Mocimboa da Praia District in Cabo Delgado Province on February 15-16
Armed Conflict
Feb 17, 14:48 UTCCentral African Republic SITUATION UPDATE: Supply lines to Bangui resume as FACA, allies take over key positions from CPC forces in northwestern prefectures
Service Failure
Feb 17, 7:22 UTCEgypt Tactical: Suspension of operations ongoing at Alexandria, Dekhila, Hurghada, Nuweiba, Sharm El-Sheikh ports during morning hours of February 17 due to inclement weather; allot for disruptions
Travel
Feb 16, 13:21 UTCPalestinian Territories Tactical (UPDATE): Authorities extend night curfew with amended hours, travel restrictions across West Bank until March 3; adhere to government instructions
Mid-Month Flashpoints
Feb 16, 12:23 UTCMAX – Middle East & North Africa – Mid-Month Flashpoints – February 2021
Armed Conflict
Feb 15, 18:40 UTCSaudi Arabia & Yemen Alert: Houthis claim UAV attack against King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah on February 15; highly notable if confirmed
Health
Feb 14, 18:15 UTCGuinea Alert: Ministry of Health declares Ebola outbreak in Goueke, Nzerekore Region in statement on February 14