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.
Cameroon Presidential Election: Caution before voting day (October 12th)
Oct. 8, 2025, 12:05 a.m.
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1. Voting for the Cameroon presidential election will take place from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, October 12th. As the alert level is expected to increase in various areas leading up to the election day, please refrain from unnecessary outings. In particular, please be careful not to approach public facilities that will serve as polling stations, election-related facilities such as ELECAM and political party offices, or the vicinity of government buildings. Please refer to the consular email sent by our embassy on September 26th (warning regarding the election campaign period) and act with caution to avoid being caught up in any unforeseen incidents.
2. On Election Day, it is expected that government officials and other important figures will be visiting polling stations. Widespread traffic restrictions will be implemented without prior notice, and there is a possibility that checkpoints and questioning by police and other security authorities will be strengthened. Therefore, if you must go out, be sure to carry identification with you and cooperate if you are stopped by authorities. Also, to avoid arousing suspicion, please do not take photographs of the military, police, security forces, etc.
3. During the previous Cameroon presidential election (2018), the authorities implemented restrictions such as closing borders (land, sea, and air), restricting travel between cities, and suspending operations of commercial facilities such as supermarkets from 48 hours before to the day of the election, and similar measures may be taken for this election. Those traveling abroad around the time of the election should make sure to obtain the latest flight information, and those staying in Cameroon should make sure to secure enough food and necessary daily necessities.
4. Even after the end of the voting day, it cannot be denied that the announcement of the provisional results may trigger a rapid deterioration of the security situation, such as demonstrations or riots. Please make an effort to stay informed and refrain from unnecessary outings as much as possible until it can be determined that the situation has stabilized.
5. If you encounter any problems, please contact the following:
Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Cameroon
Ambassade du Japon au Cameroun
1535, Rue 1828, Bastos-Ekoudou, Yaounde, Cameroun (BP 6868)
Email: ryojicameroun@yd.mofa.go.jp
Tel: (237) 222-206-202, (237) 222-206-203 (main phone number)
(237) 677-508-188 (emergency call during closing hours)
HP: https://www.cmr.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Cameroon Presidential Election: Caution during the election campaign
Sept. 26, 2025, 10:50 p.m.
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The campaign period for Cameroon's presidential election will run from Saturday, September 27th to Saturday, October 11th, leading up to the vote on Sunday, October 12th. Political parties and candidates will be holding rallies and street speeches across the country, which may lead to disruptions. Confusion is not limited to conflicts between political parties and candidates; according to reports, there have been cases where a candidate distributed food and other supplies, causing confusion when many residents rushed to see them. Therefore, please keep in mind that various types of confusion may occur, and take great care in your actions, paying attention to the following points to avoid being caught up in unforeseen circumstances.
●Do not go near facilities where election rallies are held (public facilities such as government offices, conference halls, large gymnasiums, etc.).
●If you see a street speech or something similar, leave the area immediately without approaching the crowd.
●Avoid making any careless comments or actions related to the election in public places.
●During this period, police and other authorities are expected to step up checks, so please be sure to carry identification with you when leaving home and cooperate if you are stopped by authorities for checks or other such purposes.
●We will continue to make efforts to obtain the latest information regarding the election and take actions according to the situation to avoid getting caught up in the confusion.
Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Cameroon
Ambassade du Japon au Cameroun
1535, Rue 1828, Bastos-Ekoudou, Yaounde, Cameroun (BP 6868)
Email: ryojicameroun@yd.mofa.go.jp
Tel: (237) 222-206-202, (237) 222-206-203 (main phone number)
(237) 677-508-188 (emergency call during closing hours)
HP: https://www.cmr.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
