U.S. Embassy in Burkina
Faso

COVER LETTER February 10, 2019 To All Prospective Offerors: Enclosed is an Invitation to Tender for a concession agreement for Operation of Cafeteria Services at…

Location:  East Region and Sahel Region Event:  Event:  Terrorist and criminal groups continue plotting attacks in Burkina Faso, targeting security and military forces, hunting and…

Location:  Ouagadougou Event:  Protests are expected to take place on Saturday, January 12, 2019 in Ouagadougou beginning at 8:00am at Place de la Révolution (formerly…

The American Center will be temporarily closed due to the lapse in appropriations. Activities such as English Club and EducationUSA mentoring are temporarily suspended; their…

U.S. Embassy Burkina Faso informs the general public that scheduled passport and visa services at our Embassy Consular Section will continue during the lapse in…

Location: Ouagadougou Event:  During the holiday season security measures in Burkina Faso remain heightened due to the ongoing threat posed by terrorist organizations and individuals…

“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…

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…