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.
Preparation for the presidential election (from voting day to final results)
Oct. 18, 2025, 2:25 a.m.
1. Voting (1) Voting for the presidential election will take place on Saturday, October 25th from 8:00 to 18:00.
https://www.cei.ci/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DECRET-N%C2%B0-2025-648-DU-30-JUILLET-2025.pdf
(2) On the voting day, it is expected that many people will gather at each polling station.
(3) You can check your polling place on the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) website below.
https://cei.ci/liste-des-lieux-et-bureaux-de-vote-de-lelection-du-president-de-la-republique-du-25-octobre-2025/
2. Upcoming Schedule (1) Presidential Election October 25: Presidential Election (1st)
-By October 30th: CEI publishes preliminary results.
- By November 4th: Deadline for candidates to file complaints (submit to the President of the Constitutional Council)
- By November 11th: The Constitutional Council will review the appeals and publish the final results.
November 29: Presidential election (second)
-By December 4th: CEI releases preliminary results.
- By December 9th: Deadline for candidates to lodge objections (to the President of the Constitutional Council)
- By December 16th: The Constitutional Council will review the appeals and announce the final decision.
After the final results are announced: Presidential swearing-in ceremony (expected to be held on December 8th if the first election is the final one)
(2) National Assembly Elections National Assembly elections will also be held immediately after the presidential elections.
・December 19th, midnight to December 26th, midnight (24:00): Election campaign period ・December 27th: National Assembly elections
https://www.cei.ci/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Decret-N%C2%B02025-773-du-1er-octobre-2025.pdf
3. Future Preparations (1) If the situation becomes fluid in the future, there may be an increased risk of unforeseen incidents. In that case, please refrain from unnecessary outings and limit your movements to within your daily living area.
(2) Please prepare food, drinking water, and other supplies by Friday, October 24th.
In preparation for staying at home, we recommend that you prepare emergency food, drinking water (approximately 3 liters per person per day), medicines, etc. for 10 to 2 weeks.
(3) Please continue to make efforts to gather the latest information.
(4) Please be careful in places where large numbers of people gather, and if you see a large number of people gathering together in an unusual way, please leave the area and take other measures to avoid being caught up in any unforeseen incidents.
4. Reference information: Official Facebook account of the African People's Party of Côte d'Ivoire (PPA-CI)
https://www.facebook.com/PPACIRELAIS/
・Official Facebook account of the Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire (PDCI)
https://www.facebook.com/pdcirdaofficiel1/?locale=ja_JP
・National Security Council (CNS) Communiqué
https://www.presidence.ci/communiques-presidence/communique-du-conseil-national-de-securite/
・National Agency for Information Systems and Security (ANSSI) official Facebook account
https://www.facebook.com/anssici/
・Fake news fact-checking account by the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI)
https://www.facebook.com/cei.alertefakenews/
・Ministry of Foreign Affairs "Golgo 13 Overseas Safety Measures Manual for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises"
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/anzen_info/golgo13xgaimusho.html
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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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