Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou's UN Circle and former Central Market are areas where the FCDO reports active, often armed thieves. It also warns of an increasing terrorist threat in the capital.
Updated
Checked · Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Laws and safety. See Burkina Faso.
- Country
- Burkina Faso
- Scene
- Underground
- Same-sex activity
- Illegal
- Recognition
- No legal recognition
- Where
Read this first
Criminalized since September 1, 2025 (two to five years plus a fine; deportation of non-nationals). Reinstating the death penalty has been mooted.
Avoid open conduct and any public affection. In death-penalty jurisdictions do not travel openly as a couple, and check FCDO or State Department advice before any trip.
Check the UK FCDO or US State Department advice before you book.
The scene
- Where
- The vibe Illegal since 2025 · Discreet
Advice Do not look for a scene. Keep affection private, use apps with care, and check FCDO or State Department advice before you book.
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The scene rating says how much there is to do: underground means whatever exists is discreet, private or illegal. read the country page first. Safety comes from the Burkina Faso country page, tiered on ILGA World, Human Rights Watch, the Human Dignity Trust, Equaldex and court rulings. Ratings come from our editors and club members who were just there. How we rate. Last reviewed September 2026.