BY Issah Olegor
A Ghanaian soldier critically injured during a missile attack on a United Nations peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon earlier this month is recovering following successful surgery, according to updates from the United Nations and the Ghana Armed Forces.
The soldier, identified as Lance Corporal Albert Abrefa Busia, was among members of the Ghanaian contingent serving under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) when their base came under missile attack in early March 2026. The strike occurred during escalating hostilities along the volatile Lebanon–Israel border. It is believed to have been fired by the Israeli forces.
Military authorities said four Ghanaian personnel were injured during the attack on the peacekeeping position.
Three of the soldiers sustained minor injuries, while Lance Corporal Busia suffered more critical wounds and required emergency medical attention.
According to the Ghana Armed Forces, the injured peacekeeper has since undergone surgery in Beirut and is responding positively to treatment. Officials who visited him described his recovery as encouraging, raising hopes that he will fully recuperate from the injuries sustained during the incident.
The United Nations also confirmed the development, expressing relief at the soldier’s improving condition.
In a statement, the organisation reiterated that peacekeepers deployed in conflict zones must never become targets of military attacks.
“Great to learn that Lance Corporal Albert Abrefa Busia of Ghana, one of the peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon who was recently injured during a missile attack, is recovering,” the UN said while reiterating its global campaign message #NotATarget, which advocates the protection of peacekeeping personnel.
The attack on the Ghanaian base occurred amid a surge in cross-border tensions between the Israel Defense Forces and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. UN peacekeepers stationed in southern Lebanon operate in a fragile security environment where exchanges of fire have become increasingly frequent.
In response to the incident, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has formally petitioned the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, calling for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the missile strike.
The Ghanaian government has urged the United Nations to identify and sanction those responsible for the attack, stressing that assaults on peacekeepers represent serious violations of international law and undermine global efforts to maintain peace and stability in conflict zones.
Ghana has long been recognised as one of the leading contributors to UN peacekeeping operations, deploying troops to missions across Africa, the Middle East and other regions.
Ghanaian soldiers serving under UN mandates have earned international respect for their discipline, professionalism and dedication to protecting civilians in areas affected by armed conflict.
