The United States Condemns the Attack near the Village of Boukouma in Soum province, Burkina Faso.
The United States strongly condemns the August 18 attack against civilians and security forces near the village of Boukouma in Soum province in Burkina Faso.…
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (20 August 2021)
Location: Martyrs Monument in Ouaga 2000, Ouagadougou Event: There is a potential demonstration planned for August 21, 2021, starting at 8:30am at the Martyrs Monument…
Mandela Day 2021 – Planting a Tree to Strengthen The Spirit of Unity
Celebrated every July 18, Nelson Mandela International Day or Mandela Day was initiated in 2009 by UNESCO to maintain the legacy of the culture of…
United States Condemns the Attack in the Town of Markoye in northern Burkina Faso
The United States strongly condemns the August 5 murder of civilians and members of Burkina Faso’s security services in the town of Markoye and offer…
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Strengthening Rule of Law in Criminal Defense
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou Funding Opportunity Title: Strengthening Rule of Law in Criminal Defense Funding Opportunity Number: BF-NOFO-21-002 Deadline for Applications: September…
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Location: Ouagadougou Event: The U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou would like to remind U.S. citizens living in Burkina Faso to remain vigilant and follow appropriate personal…
Demonstration Alert: Place de la Revolution, July 3 and 4, 2021
Location: Burkina Faso Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on July 3 and 4, 2021, starting at Place de la Revolution at approximately 8:00 am on…
U.S. Government Invests $190 Million To Increase Resilience in Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 11 June 2021 Yesterday in Ouagadougou the United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), officially launched the twelve…
United States Condemns the Attack in the Village of Solhan in northern Burkina Faso
The United States strongly condemns the heinous attack and murders committed on the night of June 4 – 5 in the village of Solhan in…
Returning to the United States on an Expired U.S. Passport
If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until…
Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Location: Burkina Faso Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport…
Alert: Military Exercises in Ouagadougou
Location: Ouagadougou Event: Military Exercises to be held in Gounghin Today (20 May 2021) The Burkinabe Military forces will be conducting a military exercise in…
Demonstration Alert: Paspanga, Ouagadougou
Location: Paspanga, Ouagadougou Event: Student Demonstrations Called for Tomorrow, 20 May 2021 A student organization is calling for a national student demonstration on 20 May 2021 in…
Alert: Laboratory Staff on Strike – COVID Testing Impacted
Location: Burkina Faso Event: Medical Laboratory Staff on Strike – COVID-19 Testing Impacted The U.S. Embassy received reports that Burkina Faso National laboratory staff have…
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Location: United Nations Circle (Rond point des Nations-Unies) in downtown Ouagadougou Event: Student demonstrations are expected to take place on May 3, 2021 at the…
Travel Advisory: Updated Health and Travel Advisory, U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou
Location: Burkina Faso Event: Travel Advisory reissued with updates to COVID-19 information. Overall Travel Advisory remains Level 4 – do not travel. Do not travel to…
Demonstration Alert: Student Protests Expected on 29 and 30 March
Location: Burkina Faso Event: Possible Protest Activity on 29 and 30 March The Association of High School Students (Association des Eleves du Secondaire de Ouagadougou) announced a…
Security Alert: Three Year Anniversary of the March 2nd Attacks
Location: Burkina Faso Event: The three-year anniversary of the March 2nd attacks in Ouagadougou is tomorrow. U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou reminds all personnel that security measures in Burkina…
