• Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Donate
  • Login
Watchdog Uganda
  • Home
  • News
    • National
    • Politics
    • World News
    • Media Outreach Newswire
    • Africa News
    • Tourism
    • Community News
    • Luganda
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Motorsport
  • Op-Ed
    • #Out2Lunch
    • Conversations with
    • Politics
    • Relationships
  • Business
    • Agriculture
    • CEOs & Entrepreneurs,
    • Companies
    • Finance
    • Products
    • RealEstate
    • Technology
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • People
    • Showbiz
      • Salon Mag
  • Special Report
    • Education
    • Voices
  • Reviews
    • Products
    • Events
    • Hotels
    • Restaurants
    • Places
  • WD-TV
  • Donate
  • China News
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • National
    • Politics
    • World News
    • Media Outreach Newswire
    • Africa News
    • Tourism
    • Community News
    • Luganda
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Motorsport
  • Op-Ed
    • #Out2Lunch
    • Conversations with
    • Politics
    • Relationships
  • Business
    • Agriculture
    • CEOs & Entrepreneurs,
    • Companies
    • Finance
    • Products
    • RealEstate
    • Technology
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • People
    • Showbiz
      • Salon Mag
  • Special Report
    • Education
    • Voices
  • Reviews
    • Products
    • Events
    • Hotels
    • Restaurants
    • Places
  • WD-TV
  • Donate
  • China News
No Result
View All Result
Watchdog Uganda
No Result
View All Result

UPDATE: Exercise high degree of caution when visiting Rwanda – Two more countries advise citizens

Elisha Z. Bwanika by Elisha Z. Bwanika
6 years ago
in National, News, World News
13 1
ShareTweetSendShare

Canada and Germany have become the latest counties, in less than two days, to Issue a travel advisory barring their citizens from traveling to Rwanda.

On Wednesday, France warned her nationals to be vigilant in particular areas during their stay in the tiny East African nation led by President Paul Kagame.

Canada’s advisory, posted on travel.gc.ca, urges Canadians to ‘Exercise a high degree of caution in Rwanda due to the ongoing insecurity.”

“The decision to travel is your choice and you are responsible for your personal safety abroad. We take the safety and security of Canadians abroad very seriously and provide credible and timely information in our Travel Advice to enable you to make well-informed decisions regarding your travel abroad,” the statement reads in part.

“The content on this page is provided for information only. While we make every effort to give you correct information, it is provided on an “as is” basis without warranty of any kind, express or implied. The Government of Canada does not assume responsibility and will not be liable for any damages in connection to the information provided. If you need consular assistance while abroad, we will make every effort to help you. However, there may be constraints that will limit the ability of the Government of Canada to provide services.”

Germany meanwhile said: “When traveling to the immediate border area with Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, south of the Kivu, as well as on further travel to these countries, caution is advised. The same applies to the border area with Uganda in the north of the country. In the immediate border area, cross-border effects of conflicts in / with neighboring countries can not be ruled out.”

Rwanda closed off her borders with Uganda and ordered Rwandan citizens and goods not to cross over to Uganda. This after Kigali accused the government in Kampala of harboring Rwandan dissidents.

Uganda denies the accusations.

According to David Himbara, President  Kagame’s former aide, the latest action could deal a significant blow to Rwanda’s hopes of hosting the Commonwealth Heads of State And Government Meeting (Chogm).

“Canada’s action is significant — Canada is a Commonwealth country. So are Uganda and Kenya, two countries your border closure affects. Watch out. Your chances of hosting of Chogm are getting slim. Open the Uganda border now,” Himbara tweeted.

Rwanda is yet to respond to the advisories with many government officials tight lipped.


Do you have a story in your community or an opinion to share with us: Email us at editorial@watchdoguganda.com
Share3Tweet2SendShare

Related Posts

News

Two terrorists gunned down in failed Martyrs Day bomb attack 

3rd June 2025 at 10:51
C.A.O, Napak, Mr. Okumu giving opening remarks
News

Napak CAO to collaborate with Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition in fight against Corruption

2nd June 2025 at 11:05
President and Phillip R. Ongadia
News

PHILLIP R. ONGADIA: The Power of an Apology: When Leadership Bows Before the People

2nd June 2025 at 07:40
Next Post

MP Kyagulanyi only free within his house – Ugandan minister tells Parliament

  • Prostitution in Uganda- Courtesy Photo

    10 dangerous hotspots known for prostitutes in Kampala

    1036 shares
    Share 414 Tweet 259
  • Makerere University Don on the spot over fraudulent acquisition of land

    27 shares
    Share 11 Tweet 7
  • Retired civil servant reaps big from coffee farming, credits President Museveni’s visionary leadership 

    14 shares
    Share 6 Tweet 4
  • Why Would Rajiv Ruparelia Be Cremated on Tuesday?

    15 shares
    Share 6 Tweet 4
  • Uganda’s Billionaires 2025: Once Again Sudhir Ruparelia Leads a Resilient Pack

    16 shares
    Share 6 Tweet 4
Facebook Twitter

Contact Information

Watchdog Uganda is a portal for solution journalism, trending news plus cutting edge commentaries in the fields of politics, security, business, tourism, entertainment, technology, agriculture, climate change, environment, public health et al. We also give preference to Ugandan community news and topical discussions. The portal also publishes community news and topical discussions.

Email: editorial@watchdoguganda.com
To Advertise:Click here

Latest News

Two terrorists gunned down in failed Martyrs Day bomb attack 

3rd June 2025 at 10:51
C.A.O, Napak, Mr. Okumu giving opening remarks

Napak CAO to collaborate with Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition in fight against Corruption

2nd June 2025 at 11:05

Check out

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Minister Muruli Mukasa

LIST: New salary structure for civil servants starting July 2020 out; scientists, lecturers get juicy pay rise

24th May 2020 at 10:45
Pregnant woman

Shock as 17-year old boy impregnates his two sisters during Covid-19 lockdown 

17th June 2020 at 08:17
Sudhir Ruparelia has dominated the Uganda rich list for more than a decade

Billionaire Sudhir’s wisdom on how to invest in real estate

0

How a boy’s destiny turned from cotton grower to communications guru

0

Two terrorists gunned down in failed Martyrs Day bomb attack 

3rd June 2025 at 10:51
C.A.O, Napak, Mr. Okumu giving opening remarks

Napak CAO to collaborate with Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition in fight against Corruption

2nd June 2025 at 11:05

© 2025 Watchdog Uganda

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • National
    • Politics
    • World News
    • Media Outreach Newswire
    • Africa News
    • Tourism
    • Community News
    • Luganda
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Motorsport
  • Op-Ed
    • #Out2Lunch
    • Conversations with
    • Politics
    • Relationships
  • Business
    • Agriculture
    • CEOs & Entrepreneurs,
    • Companies
    • Finance
    • Products
    • RealEstate
    • Technology
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • People
    • Showbiz
      • Salon Mag
  • Special Report
    • Education
    • Voices
  • Reviews
    • Products
    • Events
    • Hotels
    • Restaurants
    • Places
  • WD-TV
  • Donate
  • China News

© 2025 Watchdog Uganda