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Urs Mayerl

Urs Mayerl

"It's all about finding more expats in Burkina Faso and beyond to build a network -- InterNations makes it happen. "
Paula Covington

Paula Covington

"InterNations is awesome! I have already got more than 50 contacts and friends living as expats in 13 different countries around the world."

InterNations - A Place for French in Ouagadougou

Bonjour to all of our French in Ouagadougou! Are you interested in getting to know fellow French expats in Ouagadougou? Are you looking for advice from other French, e.g. which bars in Ouagadougou will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for foie gras?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Ouagadougou. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of French expats, coming from Paris, Nice, Lyon and all regions of France.

Meet fellow French at our events in Ouagadougou

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow French in Ouagadougou.

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    Moving to Ouagadougou

    Moving to Ouagadougou can be full of surprises. The city is on the rise, with three universities, several large factories, innumerable festivals, etc. There is an established expat base already living in Ouaga, and the local population is friendly and welcoming to people of all nationalities.
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    Living in Ouagadougou

    Ouagadougou isn’t just fun to say, it’s a fun place to be. The capital city of Burkina Faso has not yet been discovered by tourists, so expats living in Ouagadougou (or ‘Ouaga’ to the locals) can feel as though they’re in on a great secret. Read on for info on transportation, culture and security.
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    Working in Ouagadougou

    Since its independence in 1960, Burkina Faso has become known as one of the most stable and peaceful countries in West Africa. As a result, many European and African expats have chosen to work in one of Ouagadougou’ emerging industries. Read on for an economic overview, info on job hunting and more.

Forum Posts by French in Ouagadougou

Get trustworthy advice and local insights from fellow French in our Ouagadougou expat forums.

French Expats in Ouagadougou Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where French expats in Ouagadougou exchange experiences and tips to support each other. "Ouga", the administrative, cultural and economic centre of the nation, can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Ouagadougou’s French expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow French expats in Ouagadougou.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Ouagadougou to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow French in Ouagadougou at Our Events

Our community in Ouagadougou is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Ouagadougou’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other French expats to explore the savannas of the interior. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from France in your local community as well as French in Burkina Faso nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our French living in Ouagadougou!

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Urs Mayerl

Urs Mayerl

"It's all about finding more expats in Burkina Faso and beyond to build a network -- InterNations makes it happen. "
Paula Covington

Paula Covington

"InterNations is awesome! I have already got more than 50 contacts and friends living as expats in 13 different countries around the world."

Our Global Partners

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