Daily life and local laws

Four mobile operators: Orange, Tigo, Yas and Expresso; the network is of good quality.

Photographing or filming airports, barracks, the presidency and ministries is prohibited. Ask people's consent, especially in situations that may embarrass them.

Since the law of 30 March 2026, same-sex relations are punishable by 5 to 10 years in prison (minimum 5 years); even an attempt can be prosecuted and "promotion" is also punished. Arrests are regular.

Zero tolerance for drugs: 2 months to 1 year in prison for possession for personal use, up to 20 years for trafficking according to the UK.

Society is tolerant but conservative and mainly Muslim: dress and behave modestly in public, especially during Ramadan and at religious sites; public drunkenness is frowned upon.

Anyone without valid status or who breaks the law may be expelled after detention of variable length.