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Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou (May 5, 2023)

Location: Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, Ouahigouya, Fada N’Gourma Event: Call for Demonstrations on May 6, 2023 Calls for demonstrations have been reported for Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Place de la Nation and surrounding areas in downtown Ouagadougou.  Similar calls to demonstrate have been reported for Bobo-Dioulasso, Ouahigouya, and Fada N’Gourma.  The demonstrations are scheduled to start ...
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Message for U.S. Citizens: Holiday Personal Security Awareness

Location: Burkina Faso Event: The U.S. Embassy in Burkina Faso would like to remind U.S. citizens living in Burkina Faso to exercise caution and follow appropriate personal security practices during local holidays.  Leading up to and in the weeks surrounding holidays, there may be an increase in crime, security-related incidents, and vehicle accidents. Actions to ...
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Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso 

Location: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Event: Gunfire reported in the Koulouba neighborhood of Ouagadougou. Gunfire was reported at approximately 9:15pm in the Koulouba neighborhood of Ouagadougou. American citizens are advised to limit their movement and stay informed of local media reports.  Contact the Embassy at (226) 25 49 53 00 if you are in need of immediate assistance. Actions to Take: Avoid the area. ...
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Burkina Faso: Design and Implementation of the English Access Microscholarship Program 2023-2025

U.S. Embassy Burkina Faso – 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding opportunity title: Burkina Faso: DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ENGLISH ACCESS MICROSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, 2023-2025 Announcement Type: Sub-Award  Funding Amount: Minimum amount of $25,000 USD to maximum of $150,000 USD.   Opening Date: September 15, 2023 Closing Date: September 10, 2025 @ 5:00 p.m. Ouagadougou time ...
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