Ouagadougou Travel Safety Guide — Burkina Faso

Safety Score: 4.5/10 · Value: 8.5/10 · Beauty: 5/10

Ouagadougou (often shortened to 'Ouaga') is the capital of Burkina Faso, a landlocked Sahel nation with a rich cultural heritage centred on the ancient Mossi kingdom. The city hosts FESPACO (Pan-African Film and Television Festival), held every two years and considered Africa's equivalent of Cannes. The country has experienced multiple coups (2022) and faces serious security threats from jihadist groups in the north and east. Ouagadougou itself has been targeted by terrorist attacks. Most governments advise exercise extreme caution or do not travel. The cultural and artistic heritage of Burkina Faso is extraordinary.

Tripvey Score — estimated from travel advisories and publicly available data. Not official safety advice.