COVID-19 risks
Oct. 19, 2022, midnight
In light of the fact that the global infection situation is generally improving, and that G7 countries have already stopped designating levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information will be issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).
Aug. 24, 2022, midnight
On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).
July 25, 2022, midnight
On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.
July 1, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
May 26, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
April 1, 2022, midnight
The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.
Nov. 29, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.
Aug. 13, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
May 18, 2021, midnight
Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".
Oct. 30, 2020, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
Local and national news
Information for the past 30 days.
Lifting of infectious disease risk information for Mpox
Sept. 12, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
●The infectious disease risk information level 1 (take extreme caution) regarding Mpox issued for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, the Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic will be lifted.
●Sporadical infections are still being seen around the world, so please stay up to date on the infection situation in your destination and take measures to prevent infection.
Alert regarding piracy and other incidents in the Gulf of Guinea
Aug. 15, 2025, midnight wide area information
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In the Gulf of Guinea, there have been frequent incidents of piracy (note), including boarding by armed groups and robberies.
Operators of ships sailing through the Gulf of Guinea and surrounding waters, as well as those planning to board such ships, are advised to be fully aware of the risk of encountering damage from piracy and other incidents in the area, make efforts to obtain the latest information, take great care to ensure safety, and, depending on the situation, refrain from boarding ships sailing through the area.
Note: "Piracy and other incidents" includes "piracy" that occurs on the high seas and "armed robbery" that occurs within territorial waters.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Election campaign begins, call for demonstrations
Oct. 10, 2025, 1:05 a.m.
The presidential election campaign will take place across the country from midnight on October 10th until midnight on the 23rd.
Starting at 8:00 a.m. on October 11, the Front Commun, comprised of the African People's Party of Côte d'Ivoire (PPA-CI) and the Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire (PDCI), as well as civil society groups, are calling for a demonstration march from Carrefour Hotel Ivoire in the Cocody district of the Abidjan Autonomous Region to Carrefour Sococe.
The Ivorian government has committed to taking all measures necessary to maintain public order, including banning public gatherings and demonstrations aimed at challenging the Constitutional Council's decisions.
Additionally, the government has mobilized approximately 44,000 members of the Defence and Security Forces (FDS) between October 5 and November 4 to strengthen vigilance and security.
During the election campaign period, rallies will be held in various places, and traffic restrictions and congestion are expected. Please make an effort to obtain the latest information at all times. In particular, if you come across unauthorized rallies or demonstrations, please refrain from going out unless it is absolutely necessary. Also, if you see an unspecified number of people gathering together, unlike usual, please leave the area, taking care not to get caught up in any unforeseen incidents.
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Email: consulat@aj.mofa.go.jp
Possibility of future unplanned rallies and demonstrations
Oct. 4, 2025, 2:15 a.m.
1. On October 2nd, the National Security Council (CNS) met. Article 138 of the Constitution stipulates that the decisions of the Constitutional Council are not open to appeal and are imposed on the executive branch, any natural person, or any legal entity, and it was confirmed that any opposition to the Constitutional Council's decisions is illegal. As a result, the Minister of Justice and Public Order was instructed to take all measures necessary to maintain public order, including banning public assemblies and demonstrations aimed at challenging the Constitutional Council's decisions.
2. The details of the opposition demonstration and upcoming election schedule are as follows:
On September 8, the Constitutional Council announced the final list of candidates for the presidential election.
On September 26, the opposition coalition "United Front," consisting of the African People's Party of Côte d'Ivoire (PPA-CI) and the Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire (PDCI), and others announced that they would hold a peaceful demonstration on October 4.
October 2nd: National Security Council (CNS) meeting held.
The prefectural governor of Abidjan has notified the United Front that he will not allow a demonstration march, which is scheduled to take place on Boulevard Latrille from the roundabout of Saint Jean Church in Cocody to the Sococe intersection in the Douai Plateaux.
Following the CNS announcement, the United Front announced that the demonstration march would be postponed to October 11th.
October 10-24, election campaign
October 25th, voting day
3. With the presidential election approaching, the Côte d'Ivoire government has announced that it will launch Operation Esperance, an election security initiative, from October 5 to November 4, mobilizing approximately 44,000 members of the Defence and Security Forces (FDS).
Since the Constitutional Council announced the final list of presidential candidates on September 8, security authorities have already stepped up vigilance and security, with checkpoints being carried out in many locations, especially at night.
4. Meanwhile, false information and misinformation are also spreading in cyberspace.
Therefore, the National Agency for the Security of Information Systems (ANSSI) is calling for appropriate action during Cybersecurity Month.
Additionally, the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) and ANSSI have set up fact-checking accounts to address misinformation about the CEI and its operations.
5. Therefore, please make an effort to obtain the latest information at all times. If you come across unauthorized rallies or demonstrations, please refrain from going out unless it is absolutely necessary. Also, if you see an unspecified number of people gathering together, unlike usual, please leave the area and take other precautions to avoid being caught up in any unforeseen incidents.
This email is automatically sent to the email address provided with your residence notification and Tabi-Regi.
[Contact] Embassy of Japan in Côte d'Ivoire (Jurisdiction over Togo and Niger)
Embassy Representative: (225) 27 20 21 28 63 (ext. 111)
Email: consulat@aj.mofa.go.jp
