Africa Rushes to Evacuate Nationals From Ukraine

Following reports of mistreatment and racial profiling of Africans in war-ravaged Ukraine, governments have begun to evacuate their nationals. Most of the evacuees were medical students hoping to finish their studies.

African countries have intensified efforts to evacuate their nationals from Ukraine. The African Union has urged governments to respect international law and assist all those fleeing from the war in Ukraine after African students raised concerns of discrimination at the border points.

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