African states evacuate diplomats from Iran

March 5, 2026

TL;DR

Ghana and Sierra Leone have evacuated diplomatic staff and citizens from Iran.
Sierra Leone relocated 24 nationals, including diplomats and students, to Armenia.
Ghanaian diplomats are safe and the embassy in Tehran is closed indefinitely.
Uganda evacuated 42 students from Tehran to Türkiye.
Several African governments have issued travel advisories and emergency measures for citizens in the Middle East.
The conflict escalated following US and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military sites and the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, leading to Iranian retaliation.
The African Union has called for restraint, diplomacy, and adherence to international law.

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