Eight Ghanaian traders have died following a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the updated death toll. The attack happened on February 14, 2026.
Suspected jihadists carried out the attack. Seven Ghanaians were initially reported dead. One more person has since passed away from their injuries.
The government is working to evacuate injured victims for medical treatment. These are known as medevac operations. The Ministry did not give details on the number of injured persons.
New guidelines for traveling to Burkina Faso will be released soon. These guidelines aim to ensure the safety of Ghanaian citizens. The government advises extreme caution when traveling to the region.
Security forces in Burkina Faso are investigating the incident. No arrests have been publicly announced yet.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to provide updates to the public. They are working with Burkinabe authorities on the matter.