The United Kingdom government has issued a travel advisory warning British nationals to exercise caution when visiting five African countries in 2026. The five countries listed in the advisory are the Central African Republic (CAR), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), South Sudan, Nigeria, and Sudan. UK government issues a travel advisory for British nationals on safety risks in five African countries in 2026. UK issues travel advisory for 5 African countries in 2026The five African countries covered by the advisory have been flagged for varying levels of risk, with the UK government urging citizens to stay informed and take necessary precautions before and during any planned travel. The UK government's travel advisory system categorises countries according to risk levels, ranging from standard precautionary advice to warnings against all travel, and the designations can change rapidly in response to evolving situations on the ground.