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While some countries like South Africa, Mauritania, and Sudan have publicly condemned Israel’s strikes on Iran, others have remained quiet. Analysts say many governments are walking a tightrope, trying to maintain relationships with both Israel and their Middle Eastern partners. For now, evacuations remain limited to a handful of countries, but more may follow as the conflict continues to unfold.
Ghana was one of the first African countries to act in the aftermath of the Iran-Isreal war. The government has closed its embassy in Tehran and started evacuating Ghanaians from Iran through land routes. The move comes after weeks of rising hostilities between Iran and Israel.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry says the evacuation includes diplomats, students, professionals, and other citizens. In Israel, Ghana has also scaled down its diplomatic presence and is working on special clearances to evacuate more than 900 Ghanaians, including 65 students. So far, no Ghanaian casualties have been reported in either country.
Nigeria is also finalising plans to evacuate its citizens from both Israel and Iran. The Foreign Affairs Ministry says arrangements are nearly complete, and embassies in Tel Aviv and Tehran are identifying and contacting Nigerians who need help.
The Nigerian government has advised citizens in both countries to stay calm, follow local safety measures, and register with the nearest Nigerian embassy for updates. Nigeria has also called for an immediate ceasefire and urged both sides to protect civilians and return to dialogue.
In Uganda, the focus has been on 48 students stranded in Tehran. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating its evacuation with help from Ugandan embassies in Türkiye, Azerbaijan, and Jordan. With airspace over Iran and Israel closed, most of these evacuations are being rerouted through neighbouring countries by road. Uganda is also reaching out to officials in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar for transit assistance.
Sudan’s transitional government has also moved quickly, ordering the evacuation of its citizens from Iran. The Sudanese ambassador in Tehran has been tasked with assessing the situation and ensuring a safe departure for nationals still in the country.
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While some countries like South Africa, Mauritania, and Sudan have publicly condemned Israel’s strikes on Iran, others have remained quiet. Analysts say many governments are walking a tightrope, trying to maintain relationships with both Israel and their Middle Eastern partners. For now, evacuations remain limited to a handful of countries, but more may follow as the conflict continues to unfold.