32 Safest Countries to Visit Right Now (And 12 to Steer Clear Of)

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Lisette Marie
June 19, 2025

41. Somalia: Terrorism, Piracy, and Civil Unrest

Basketball players in Mogadishu, Somalia, play a game against a neighboring team on June 6. Banned under the extremist group, Al Shabaab, Basketball is once again making a resurgence in Mogadishu. Today at least a dozen teams in the city play in a league. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @AMISOM Public Information

Somalia remains an extremely dangerous country due to ongoing armed conflict, a high risk of terrorist attacks, and pervasive piracy in its coastal waters. Civil unrest, clan-based violence, and kidnapping are common. Government control is limited outside of Mogadishu, and even within the capital, risks are high. The U.S. government maintains a "Level 4: Do Not Travel" advisory, citing the severe threats to life and safety. Consular assistance is extremely limited, and all travel to Somalia is strongly advised against.

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