Eight Ghanaian tomato traders were tragically killed in an armed attack in Titao, northern Burkina Faso, while transporting tomatoes to Ghana. The incident occurred on February 14, 2026, and has sparked concerns about the safety of cross-border trade along the Burkina Faso corridor. The Ghana National Tomato Traders and Transporters Association has suspended tomato imports from Burkina Faso following the attack.
The Ghanaian government has condemned the incident and is working with Burkinabè authorities to strengthen security for Ghanaian traders. The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has expressed sympathy to the families of the victims and is working to provide support to those affected.
The attack highlights Ghana’s reliance on tomato imports from Burkina Faso, with *the country spending over $22.3 million on tomato imports in 2024 alone*. The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana has called for an immediate national strategy to tackle post-harvest losses and improve domestic production; for me, this is the way to go!
I am a concerned Ghanaian, a legislator, a member of the Trade,Industry and Agrbusiness committee in Parliament. My condolences to the bereaved families.
