Location: Ouagadougou Event: National Day Preparations in Ouagadougou Demonstrations originally planned for Saturday, December 10, 2022, have reportedly been modified to a press conference at a conference center in Cissin, Ouagadougou. Ahead of the December 11 Republic Day holiday, observed December 12, 2022, roadblocks and increased security force presence have been reported near Place de la Nation in ... Read More»

Location: Ouagadougou Event: Demonstrations Planned in Ouagadougou December 9 and 10, 2022. Demonstrations are planned in Ouagadougou on Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10, 2022 from Place de la Nation to downtown Ouagadougou, starting each day at 8:00 AM with no end time announced. Expect roadblocks or large groups of demonstrators in downtown Ouagadougou and surrounding areas.  Demonstrations intended ... Read More»

Location: Ouagadougou Event: Demonstrations Reported in Ouagadougou November 28, 2022. Ongoing demonstrations have been reported in Ouagadougou at Place de la Nation. Expect roadblocks or large groups of demonstrators in downtown Ouagadougou and surrounding areas.  Demonstrations intended to be peaceful can quickly turn confrontational and escalate into violence.  Avoid taking photographs or videos of demonstrations as this may attract attention ... Read More»