US-Israel and Iran War: Ghana Confirms Two Citizens Injured in Dubai Drone Attack
- Two Ghanaian citizens have been injured in a drone attack in Dubai, the Government of Ghana has confirmed.
- The Ghanaian Ambassador to the UAE led a team from the Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate in Dubai to visit the victims
- The government has condemned the attack, expressed condolences to the families, and is actively engaging with international partners
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The Government of Ghana has confirmed that two Ghanaian citizens were injured in a drone attack in Dubai today.
This was disclosed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in a Facebook post on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Source: Facebook
He further stated that Ghana's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) led a team from the Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate in Dubai to visit the victims.
The Ghanaian government has consequently condemned the attack and reiterated its call for an end to the ongoing war in the Middle East triggered by the US.
"The Government of Ghana confirms that two of our citizens have been injured by a drone attack in Dubai today. Our Ambassador in UAE has led a team from our Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate in Dubai to visit the victims as the Foreign Ministry coordinates emergency consular assistance," he wrote on Facebook.
"Their families and loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. The Government of Ghana condemns the attack and reiterates calls for a cessation in hostilities. We are actively engaged with international partners on a UN resolution urging de-escalation," he added.
Okudzeto Ablakwa added that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is closely monitoring the situation and will continue to engage with the appropriate authorities as required.
Read the Facebook post below:
Ghanaians wish compatriots in Dubai attack well
Ghanaians on social media thronged the comment section of the Facebook post made by the Foreign Affairs Minister to wish the injured compatriots well.
YEN.com.gh has compiled a few of the reactions below:
@Donne Owusa said:
"Wish them God's favour and protection."
@Gabriel Nketia also said:
"Drone attack by who? Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa drone attack by Iran. Why not mentioning the country that send the drone?"
@SK Adams commented:
"Speedy recovery to the victim."
@Peter Zanku also commented:
"Pretty sad development. Dear Hon, simply do the needful. Evacuate those willing to come home. Those initiating this evil acts have asked their citizens to leave the country how more u who don't a say in warris going on. Stop relying on UN, they are useless as at now cos their no.1 financier is in the war."
@Snr Emma Osei-Akoto wrote:
"Oh bro Sammy, I believe we should be making better efforts if possible for an evacuation to safe zones within Dubai.The entire GCC as we know are receiving messile and drone attacks from each other. Unfortunately, Ghanaians don't like reporting themselves to our Embassies when they travel."
Source: Original
Iran targets commercial ships and Dubai Airport
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Iran had targeted commercial ships and Dubai Airport, escalating regional tensions amid global energy concerns.
Iran threatens financial institutions in the Middle East, endangering Dubai's economic stability as attacks escalated.
Airstrikes continue in Tehran and Lebanon as the UN discusses measures against Iran's aggression towards Arab nations.
Source: YEN.com.gh
