Alert: U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Alert: U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso September 25, 2022
Alert: U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso September 25, 2022
Location: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Event: Air traffic controller strikes affecting Burkina Faso ended yesterday, September 24, 2022. Reportedly, the strike may begin again in ten days, on or about October 4, 2022. Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA) is open, and some international and regional flights have resumed.
Actions to Take:
- Contact your airline for flight status information.
- Monitor local media for updates.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
(226) 25 49 53 00
OuagaACS@state.gov
https://bf.usembassy.gov/ - State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 - Burkina Faso Country Information
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Emergency Assistance
U.S. Citizens with Emergencies
Please call: (+226) 25-49-53-00
Outside of Office Hours, contact: (+226) 25-49-53-00
Outside of Burkina Faso: (301) 985-8742 or 011-226-25-49-53-00
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