U.S Embassy Warden Message
November 1, 2006

The US Embassy in Addis Ababa wishes to alert American citizens living and traveling in Ethiopia to reports of credible terrorist threats emanating from extremist elements within Somalia which target Ethiopia, Kenya, and other surrounding countries.  These threats envision suicide explosions at prominent landmarks within Kenya and Ethiopia. American citizens are advised to remain vigilant and to be cautious when frequenting prominent public places and landmarks. 

American citizens with questions or concerns may telephone the consular section of the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa at 251-11-124-2424; emergency after-hours telephone: 251-11-124-2400; website: http://addisababa.usembassy.gov/.  The US Embassy in Nairobi can be reached at (254) (20) 363-6000 or access their website at http://kenya.usembassy.gov.  In the event of an after-hours emergency, the Embassy duty officer may be contacted at (254) (20) 363-6170. 

For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs internet website at http://travel.state.gov/, where the current Worldwide Caution, Public Announcements, and Travel Warnings can be found.  Up to date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.  These numbers are available from 8 AM to 8 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. Federal Holidays.)