Burkina Faso–United States relations

Historically strong during the Cold War, relations between Burkina Faso and the United States have been subject to strain in recent years since the ascension to power of the Traoré government due to its alleged human rights abuses and democratic backsliding as well as its alignment with Russia and criticism of perceived western interference in the region.

According to the 2012 U.S. Global Leadership Report, 82% of Burkinabès approve of U.S. leadership, with 17% disapproving and 1% uncertain, the third-highest rating of the U.S. for any surveyed country in Africa. By 2024, this had declined to 53% approve, 31% disapprove and 17% uncertain.