Location: U.S. Embassy, Ouagadougou Event: Absentee Voting in the 2022 Midterm Election The 2022 Midterm elections will be held in the United States on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. If you are outside of the United States, you may still be able to vote; but you must start now! · Registration Deadline (via mail, ... Read More»
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou
Location: Ouagadougou Event: Demonstrations planned in Ouagadougou October 13-15, 2022 On October 13, a demonstrationis planned at Place de la Nation in support of MPSR President Traore. On October 14 and 15, demonstrations are planned outside of the Convention Center (Salle de Conference) in Ouaga 2000 during the national stakeholders’ event. Demonstrations are expected to ... Read More»
U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou statement regarding the change in leadership in Burkina Faso
The United States has followed events over the last week in Burkina Faso with concern. We condemn violence and transfers of power by unconstitutional means. We call on all parties to exercise restraint and to resolve differences calmly and peacefully. We welcome reports that Captain Ibrahim Traoré intends to adhere to the transition schedule agreed ... Read More»
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou (October 6, 2022) Location: Ouagadougou Event: Demonstrations have been reported in Ouagadougou on Avenue de l’Independance near Radio Television Burkina (RTB) with nearby roads blocked by participants. The situation is fluid and may changewith little or no warning. Expect roadblocks or large groups of demonstrators in the impacted areas. Demonstrations ... Read More»
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou
Location: Ouagadougou Event: Demonstrations are continuing and have been reported in Ouagadougou at the below locations in the downtown and Ouaga 2000 areas: Place de la Nation (downtown) MoghoNaaba Palace (downtown) United Nations Circle (downtown) Thomas Sankara International Airport (downtown) Palace Hotel, Lancaster Hotel, and La Perle Restaurant (Ouaga 2000) The situation is fluid and ... Read More»