General News of Wednesday, 18 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comMember of Parliament for New Juaben South, Michael Okyere Baafi, has visited one of the two Ghanaian survivors of the recent terrorist attack in Burkina Faso, following her successful medical evacuation to the 37 Military Hospital in Accra. The survivor, a native of Koforidua, was among Ghanaian traders caught up in the deadly incident that has left several families in mourning and sparked national concern over the safety of Ghanaian traders operating across the country’s northern borders. Speaking after the visit on Tuesday evening, Baafi expressed gratitude to God for preserving the survivor’s life despite the tragic circumstances surrounding the attack. The recent attack in Burkina Faso has renewed discussions around regional security cooperation and the protection of Ghanaian nationals operating in high-risk areas within the West African sub-region. Meanwhile, medical officials at the 37 Military Hospital are expected to continue monitoring the survivor’s condition as she begins her recovery process.

Source: GhanaWeb February 18, 2026 15:40 UTC