United States and Burkina Faso Celebrate Launch of Resilience Program
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 9 April – Today, the United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announced the launch of the second phase…
Notice Regarding Scam Using U.S. Embassy Name
February 25, 2019 – U.S. Embassy Burkina Faso is aware of an ongoing tender scam using the U.S. Embassy name to fraudulently request sample items…
Flintlock 2019 in Burkina Faso
More than 2,000 service members from more than 30 African and western partner nations will participate in Flintlock 2019 at multiple locations in Burkina Faso…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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…
American Center Temporary Closure
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 Consular Section remains open despite lapse in appropriations
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…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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…
President Donald J. Trump’s Africa Strategy Advances Prosperity, Security, and Stability
“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…
Recruitment of our new group of interns
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…
U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou sponsors a short film competition in partnership with FESPACO
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…
NOTICE: CONSULAR SECTION CLOSURE ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2018
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…
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR OVERSEAS VOTERS WHO CANNOT ACCESS STATE ELECTION WEBSITES (October 18, 2018)
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…
Traditional Kassena Artists Enrich the Garden of New U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission
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…
Burkina Faso – Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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…
Alert: Burkina Faso Security Forces To Conduct Training Exercise on Tuesday, October 16 at the Stade
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…
Alert – U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (October 5, 2018)
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…
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (October 5, 2018)
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…
