The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has stated that no Ghanaian has been killed or injured amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East.
In a statement issued Tuesday, March 3, 2026, after a virtual meeting with Ghana’s envoys in the region, Mr. Ablakwa said the government had taken proactive steps to assess the situation and strengthen consular protection for citizens.
“I convened a virtual meeting with our Ambassadors and Consuls General in the Middle East to assess the latest developments and explore additional consular interventions towards the protection of Ghanaians,” he stated.
The meeting was attended by Heads of Mission in Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, and Turkey.
“I am glad to report that so far no Ghanaian has been killed or injured,” he added.
Mr. Ablakwa disclosed that a comprehensive database of Ghanaians in the affected countries had been compiled, including residents, short-term visitors, and those in transit.
“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 noted.
According to the Minister, all diplomatic missions have been instructed to identify citizens who may wish to be evacuated for urgent consideration by the government.
He further revealed that Ghana’s missions are currently assisting several nationals to exit through strategic border crossings.
“All missions have been tasked to identify Ghanaians within their jurisdictions who wish to be evacuated for the urgent consideration of the government,” he said, adding that “our diplomatic missions are currently assisting a considerable number of Ghanaians escape across certain strategic border crossings.”
Mr. Ablakwa assured that the government remains focused on the protection of its citizens.
“The safety and welfare of all Ghanaians remains our utmost priority,” he emphasised.
The government has indicated that it will continue to monitor developments closely as tensions persist in the region.
