Burkina Faso: Level 4 Do Not Travel Advisory

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.