An Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 struck near the Lake town of Cyangugu in southwest Rwanda on 3 February 2008. There are reports that 21 people have been killed and more than 200 injured. These figures may rise.

It is advised against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), except to the towns of Gisenyi, Kibuye and Cyangugu. This is because of the risk of cross-border incursions by armed guerrillas operating from both countries.

Due to the current Ebola outbreak in Uganda, medical personnel have been dispatched to four land-border crossings in Rwanda: Cyanika, Gatuna, Gisenyi and Kagitumba. Visitors entering Rwanda at these points of entry may be subject to medical screening.

Travellers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

The Government of Rwanda has imposed fuel (diesel, petrol and kerosene) restrictions on all private vehicles due to the ongoing crisis in Rwanda.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel