Burkina Faso

History of Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info | Currency Info | Trade Info | Visits and Meetings | Agreements | Interest Groups/ Organisations

History of Relations

South Africa and Burkina Faso established non-resident diplomatic relations in May 1995. The Burkina Faso non-resident Ambassador for South Africa is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Diplomatic Representation

South African Representation in Burkina Faso

The South African Ambassador in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire is accredited to Burkina Faso on a non-residential basis.

H E Mr Z Mtshotshisa
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

South African Embassy

Burkina Faso Representation in South Africa

H E Mr O Maiga
High Commissioner Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary

Travel Info

Visa Requirements for South Africans

For more information contact the South African Embassy in Paris, France.

Health requirements

A valid international health certificate proving vaccination against yellow fever is required. Immunisation is recommended for, hepatitis A and B, tetanus and polio. There is a high malaria risk all year round. Cholera, rabies and bilharzia are present.

For further information go to Travelers' Health.

Climate

Troplical climate. Rainfall is highest in the south-west, lowest in the north-west. Strong seasonal winds occur.

For up-to-date weather information click here.

Currency

The monetary unit is the CFA Frank.

For current exchange rates information click here.

Language

The official language is French while local languages are also spoken.

State and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings

No information

Bilateral Agreements

If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact the Treaty Section of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) at 012 351 1000.

Trade Statistics

For current information on trade statistics between South Africa and Burkina Faso, visit the website of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa.

Interest Groups and Information

No information