Burkina Faso
According to the 2023 Global Peace Index, Burkina Faso ranks 146 out of 163 countries in the world with a composite GPI score of 2.78, showing that it’s a dangerous place to visit with a high risk level.
- According to the UK government, the Foreign Civil Defence Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to Burkina Faso, except to the capital, Ouagadougou. This is due to the threat of terrorist attacks and kidnapping, and the unstable political situation in the country.
- The main threat is from Al-Qaida affiliated and other regional Islamist groups. Terrorists may conduct attacks anywhere with little or no warning.
- The threat of kidnapping remains in Burkina Faso’s northern region, due to the proximity of Mali and Niger, where criminal and terrorist groups are active.
- The most dangerous areas in Burkina Faso where attacks and kidnapping occur include: The entire Sahel and East regions, Kossi and Sourou provinces, Kenegougou province, Loroum province, Koulpelogo province.
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