No Ghanaian casualties in Middle East Conflict- Foreign Ministry assures

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that no Ghanaian national has been killed or injured in the ongoing military conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has engulfed parts of the Middle East since late February.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed this assurance on Tuesday evening following an emergency virtual meeting with Ghana’s ambassadors and consuls-general stationed across the region.

“I am glad to report that so far no Ghanaian has been killed or injured,” Mr Ablakwa stated in a Facebook post, providing an update to anxious families and the general public.

The high-level virtual meeting brought together Ghana’s Heads of Mission from Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, and Turkey. The discussions focused on assessing the rapidly evolving security situation and strengthening consular interventions aimed at protecting Ghanaian citizens.

According to the Minister, the Ministry has successfully compiled a comprehensive database of Ghanaians currently residing in, visiting, or transiting through the conflict-affected countries. “We have put together a reliable database of all Ghanaians in these countries including those who were on short visits and those who were transiting,” he said.

In a significant development, Mr Ablakwa revealed that all Ghanaian missions in the region have been instructed to identify citizens who wish to be evacuated. “All missions have been tasked to identify Ghanaians within their jurisdictions who wish to be evacuated for the urgent consideration of government,” he noted.

Furthermore, diplomatic missions are actively facilitating the safe movement of citizens out of harm’s way. “Meanwhile, our diplomatic missions are currently assisting a considerable number of Ghanaians escape across certain strategic border crossings,” the Minister added.

The conflict, which began on February 28, 2026, escalated after a large-scale joint offensive by US and Israeli forces against Iran. The confrontation has since triggered retaliatory missile and drone strikes across the region, heightening security fears for foreign nationals.

Reaffirming the government’s commitment to citizen safety, Mr Ablakwa emphasized, “The safety and welfare of all Ghanaians remains our utmost priority.”

The Foreign Ministry has assured the public that it will continue to monitor developments closely and maintain coordination with its diplomatic missions to safeguard the welfare of all Ghanaian citizens in the Middle East.