The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Burkina Faso due to crime, kidnapping, terrorism, and health risks. U.S. government employees are restricted from traveling outside Ouagadougou, and nighttime travel to certain neighborhoods is discouraged. A state of emergency is in effect in several regions, with high risks of violent crime and terrorist attacks, and limited medical facilities.
The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Burkina Faso, maintaining the Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory and adding a 'health' risk indicator. The advisory cites crime, kidnapping, terrorism, and health risks, with restrictions on U.S. government employees traveling outside Ouagadougou and recommendations to avoid nighttime travel to certain neighborhoods. A state of emergency is in effect in several regions, and medical facilities are limited.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to Burkina Faso due to the threat of terrorist attacks and kidnap and the unstable political situation. There is no British Embassy in Burkina Faso; all consular support is provided from the British Embassy in Accra, Ghana, and cannot be given in person. The FCDO warns that if there is serious violence, unrest or a deterioration in security, it could be difficult to leave safely, and travellers should not rely on the British government to evacuate them, instead making their own departure plans, keeping travel documentation up to date and monitoring the local situation. Travelling against the advice could inv…