2025-11-09: A protest on Sunday (9 November) disrupted preview events at the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City, Edo State, forcing the evacuation of guests, including foreign dignitaries. The museum announced the cancellation of upcoming events scheduled through Tuesday (11 November), citing safety concerns, while authorities later confirmed that normalcy had been restored.
Local traffic disruptions are possible. Travellers should generally avoid demonstrations and follow instructions from security forces.
