Date: January 23, 2022
Location: Ouagadougou, Kaya, Ouahigouya
Event: Gunfire reported at military bases in downtown Ouagadougou, Kaya, Ouahigouya
Confirmed gunfire has been reported this morning at the locations listed below, in Ouagadougou:
- Camp Sangoule Lamizama
- Camp Goughin
- Camp Guillaume, Downtown Ouagadougou
- Military Base 511, near Thomas Sankara Airport
- Camp Baba Sy, Ouaga 2000
Gunfire has also been confirmed at military bases in Kaya and Ouahigouya.
American citizens are advised to avoid the areas listed above and limit their movement and stay informed of local media reports. Contact the Embassy at (226) 25 49 53 00 if you need immediate assistance.
Actions to Take:
· Avoid the areas listed above.
· Monitor local media for updates.
Assistance:· U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
(226) 25 49 53 00 OuagaACS@state.gov
· State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
· Burkina Faso Country Information
· Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates