U.S. Embassy in Burkina
Faso

“We hope to extend our economic partnerships with countries who are committed to self-reliance and to fostering opportunities for job creation in both Africa and…

Solicitation Number: 19GE5019R0005 To: Potential Offerors Subject: Mobile Phone Services, U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso   The Regional Procurement Support Office (RPSO) Frankfurt would like to…

The Embassy of the United States in Ouagadougou is currently recruiting interns to serve six months, from January to June 2019. The internship Program was…

Have you dreamed of seeing your film on the big screen?  Now is your chance! The U.S. Embassy in partnership with FESPACO is sponsoring a…

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou will be closed to the public on Friday, October 26, 2018.  Persons wishing to drop off…

The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) has become aware of reports that some overseas voters are unable to access their state’s online voter registration and…

Hundreds of visitors are drawn each year to the village of Tiébélé, Burkina Faso to see traditional houses hand painted in elaborate geometric designs by…

Reconsider travel to Burkina Faso due to terrorism.  Some areas have increased risk.  Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: The northern Sahel…

Location: Stade du 04 Août in Ouagadougou Event:  Burkina Faso Security Forces are planning to conduct a training exercise on Tuesday, October 16 at the…

The U.S. Embassy phone system will be undergoing an upgrade on Saturday, October 6.  If you are an American citizen in an emergency situation, please call…

Location: Ministry of Education, Avenue de l’Indépendance Event: There is an ongoing protest today at the Ministry of Education on Avenue de l’Independence.  A large…

Locations:   East Region and Sahel Region Event:  The U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou advises U.S. citizens to avoid travel to the Sahel Region and Komondjari, Topa, Kompienga,…

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (October 1, 2018)   Location: Ministry of Education, Avenue de l’Indépendance   Event: There is a possibility…

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy will be closed to the public on Friday, 5 October 2018.  Visa applicants with green sheets and persons…

The Embassy of the United States of America in Ouagadougou launches the Mandela Washington Fellowship recruitment in Burkina Faso The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship of President Obama’s Young…

Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (September 20, 2018) Location:   East Region Event:  In light of the recent violence in the Eastern Region…

The U.S. Embassy is currently experiencing technical difficulties receiving phone calls.  If you are an American citizen in an emergency situation, please call (226) 6557…

Burkina Faso will see its population doubled by 2030 if the current trend of its growth is maintained. Indeed, the country has a very young…