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Safety
Burkina Faso (entire country)
Do not travelDO NOT TRAVEL. As of 2025, Burkina Faso is under do-not-travel advisories by UK FCDO, US State Dept, and most Western governments due to active armed conflict, terrorism, and humanitarian crisis. Multiple armed groups operate nationwide; jihadist insurgencies control significant territory. Kidnappings, bombings, and armed clashes occur regularly. All borders are effectively closed or heavily restricted.
Avoid: Entire country. No areas are considered safe. Northern and eastern regions are under effective control of armed groups. Even Ouagadougou has experienced bombings. Road travel is extremely dangerous due to checkpoints and ambushes.
Source: UK FCDO, US State Dept, Interpol · Verified 2026-07-06
1 zone rated separately against UK FCDO, US State Dept, Interpol. Oldest check on this page: 6 July 2026.
Emergency Contacts
Burkina Faso National Police
police · Nationwide
Emergency Medical Services
ambulance · Ouagadougou only
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU-YO, Ouagadougou)
hospital · Ouagadougou