Ghana has evacuated three of its nationals injured in a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso that claimed the lives of seven Ghanaian traders, transferring the survivors to Accra for medical care.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ghana Armed Forces confirmed that the wounded tomato traders were airlifted from Titao in northern Burkina Faso, following the attack on Saturday, 14 February 2026.
“The mission was conducted on Tuesday, 17 February 2026 by the Ghana Air Force. The injured have since been conveyed to the 37 Military Hospital for further medical assessment and treatment,” the statement said.
The Armed Forces extended condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a swift recovery. Officials indicated that the victims were among a group of Ghanaian tomato traders engaged in routine cross-border commerce when armed militants attacked the town. The traders had travelled to Burkina Faso as part of a longstanding informal trade network that supplies tomatoes and other agricultural produce to markets in northern Ghana.
Cross-border trade between Ghana and Burkina Faso remains a critical economic lifeline for many communities, even as security risks across the Sahel intensify. Burkina Faso continues to grapple with escalating violence from insurgent groups linked to al-Qaeda and Islamic State, with attacks increasingly targeting civilians and economic infrastructure.
The deteriorating security landscape has raised fears of regional spillover, prompting enhanced coordination between neighbouring states. Ghanaian authorities say engagement with their Burkinabe counterparts remains ongoing, as efforts focus on medical support for survivors and assistance to affected families.