One more Ghanaian trader has died following the jihadist attack in Titao, in the northern province of Burkina Faso, on February 14, 2026, bringing the death toll to eight.
A press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday said seven members of the Ghana National Tomatoes Traders and Transporters Association were initially killed while engaging in lawful trading activities in the area.
It said a fourth injured victim, who had been receiving medical treatment after sustaining serious injuries during the attack, has since passed away.
President John Dramani Mahama and the Government of Ghana have expressed deep condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims.
The government condemned the attack, describing it as a senseless act of terror, and expressed solidarity with the Government and people of Burkina Faso during what it described as a difficult time.
The statement said the tragedy underscores the urgent need for a renewed collective approach to regional security, a position Ghana has consistently advocated and reiterated at last month’s High-Level Consultative Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security hosted by President Mahama.
It said on the instructions of the President and following medical consultations, the government had arranged for the immediate air evacuation of all Ghanaian victims in Burkina Faso.
The evacuation is being carried out by the Ghana Air Force, and the injured are expected to arrive in Ghana later today.
The Ministry said Ghana’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso and embassy officials were closely handling the situation and maintaining direct contact with the affected nationals.
It also acknowledged the cooperation of the Burkinabe authorities in facilitating the necessary approvals for the evacuation and other interventions.
In response to the incident, the Ministry has issued new travel guidelines for Ghanaians travelling within the sub-region, particularly to high-risk areas.
It advised Ghanaians planning essential travel to areas of concern to contact the Ministry or Ghana’s embassies accredited to those countries for guidance before departure.
The Ministry also advised citizens already living in areas where violent extremist attacks had been recorded to limit their movements, maintain regular contact with Ghanaian embassies, provide emergency contact details, and keep identification documents readily accessible to facilitate consular assistance if needed.
The government assured the public that it was closely monitoring the situation and remained in contact with relevant authorities to safeguard the welfare of Ghanaian citizens.
It reiterated that the safety, security and well-being of Ghanaians remained its top priority and promised further updates as necessary.
Ghanaians in distress or in need of urgent consular assistance have been advised to contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the designated emergency telephone numbers and official email addresses.
