Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – July 9, 2019
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – July 9, 2019 Location: Ouagadougou Event: The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens that terrorists and criminal…
Study in the USA – is your school of choice accredited?
The EducationUSA Center at the United States Embassy in Burkina Faso is part of a worldwide network of facilities promoting U.S. higher education abroad and…
What is the Embassy Mural All About?
“This mural is dedicated to the future of Burkina Faso to include an ever-deepening partnership with the United States of America.” Beginning with the two…
Burkina Faso Travel Advisory – May 2019
Recruitment of our new group of interns
The Embassy of the United States in Ouagadougou is currently recruiting interns to serve six months, from July 29, 2019 to January 31, 2020. The…
Run Like a Girl – Awareness and training through dance and theater
The U.S. Embassy is proud to support Wendy Jehlen and the Run Like a Girl program working with youth in Bobo-Dioulasso and Ouagadougou to break…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Location: Burkina Faso Event: Terrorist and criminal groups continue plotting in Burkina Faso and attacks can occur with little to no warning. Between April 26…
United States and Burkina Faso Celebrate Launch of Resilience Program
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 9 April – Today, the United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announced the launch of the second phase…
Notice Regarding Scam Using U.S. Embassy Name
February 25, 2019 – U.S. Embassy Burkina Faso is aware of an ongoing tender scam using the U.S. Embassy name to fraudulently request sample items…
Flintlock 2019 in Burkina Faso
More than 2,000 service members from more than 30 African and western partner nations will participate in Flintlock 2019 at multiple locations in Burkina Faso…
Burkina Faso Travel Advisory Map – February 2019
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Location: East Region and Sahel Region Event: Event: Terrorist and criminal groups continue plotting attacks in Burkina Faso, targeting security and military forces, hunting and…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Location: Ouagadougou Event: Protests are expected to take place on Saturday, January 12, 2019 in Ouagadougou beginning at 8:00am at Place de la Révolution (formerly…
American Center Temporary Closure
The American Center will be temporarily closed due to the lapse in appropriations. Activities such as English Club and EducationUSA mentoring are temporarily suspended; their…
U.S. Embassy Consular Section remains open despite lapse in appropriations
U.S. Embassy Burkina Faso informs the general public that scheduled passport and visa services at our Embassy Consular Section will continue during the lapse in…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Location: Ouagadougou Event: During the holiday season security measures in Burkina Faso remain heightened due to the ongoing threat posed by terrorist organizations and individuals…
President Donald J. Trump’s Africa Strategy Advances Prosperity, Security, and Stability
“We hope to extend our economic partnerships with countries who are committed to self-reliance and to fostering opportunities for job creation in both Africa and…
U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou sponsors a short film competition in partnership with FESPACO
Have you dreamed of seeing your film on the big screen? Now is your chance! The U.S. Embassy in partnership with FESPACO is sponsoring a…
