Eight Ghanaians Killed in Burkina Faso; Gov’t Condemns Attack

One more Ghanaian trader has died following the jihadist attack in Titao, in the northern province of Burkina Faso, on February 14, 2026.

In a press release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, February 17, the government said seven members of the Ghana National Tomatoes Traders and Transporters Association were initially killed while engaging in lawful trading activities in the area.

A fourth injured victim, who had been receiving medical treatment after sustaining serious injuries during the attack, has since passed away, bringing the death toll to eight.

President John Dramani Mahama and the Government of Ghana have expressed deep condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. The government strongly condemned the attack and described it as a senseless act of terror. It also conveyed solidarity with the Government and people of Burkina Faso during what it described as a difficult time.

The statement stressed that 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.

On the instructions of the President and following medical consultations, the government has arranged for the immediate air evacuation of all Ghanaian victims in Burkina Faso. The Ghana Air Force is carrying out the medical evacuation, and the injured are expected to arrive in Ghana later today.

Ghana’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso and embassy officials are closely handling the situation and maintaining direct contact with the affected nationals. The Government of Ghana 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 of Foreign Affairs has issued new travel guidelines for Ghanaians travelling within the sub-region, particularly to high-risk areas. Ghanaians planning essential travel to areas of concern are advised to contact the Ministry or Ghana’s embassies accredited to those countries for guidance before departure.

Citizens already living in areas where violent extremist attacks have been recorded are advised 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 is closely monitoring the situation and remains in contact with relevant authorities to safeguard the welfare of Ghanaian citizens. It reiterated that the safety, security and well-being of Ghanaians remain 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 via the designated emergency telephone numbers and official email addresses.