Do not travel to northwest regions of Niger due to crime, terrorism and kidnapping.

Terrorist gruops continue plotting kidnappings and possible attacks in Niger. Terrorists may attack with little or no warnings, targeting foreign and local government facilities and areas frequented by westerners. Terrorists operate in areas bordering Mali, Libya, Burkina Faso , and throughout northern Niger. Avoid travel to Niger's border regions, particularly  the Malian border area, Diffa region and the Lake Chad region. Mali-based extremist groups have crossed the border and conducted multiple lethal attacks on Nigerien security forces.