By Redaction ARPS Media with Africanews (Author: Kwabena Adu Gyamfi)
Several African governments are evacuating their citizens from the escalating Israel-Iran tensions.
Ghana has closed its embassy in Tehran and is evacuating over 900 citizens via land routes, with no casualties reported.
Nigeria is finalizing evacuation plans for citizens in both Israel and Iran, urging them to register with local embassies and calling for a ceasefire.
Uganda is coordinating the evacuation of 48 stranded students from Tehran via land routes, as the airspace is closed.
Sudan has ordered the evacuation of its citizens from Iran, with the ambassador assessing safe departure options.
Many African nations face challenges in responding effectively to such crises, highlighting gaps in their emergency response capabilities compared to previous conflicts, such as the Russia-Ukraine war.
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