U.S. Orders Partial Evacuation of Embassy Abuja Staff, Maintains Nigeria at Level 3 Travel Advisory
The United States Department of State has authorized the departure of non-emergency personnel and family members from the U.S. Embassy Abuja, citing a worsening security environment across Nigeria. The directive, issued on April 8, 2026, allows eligible staff to voluntarily leave the country as part of what is known in diplomatic terms as an “authorized…