Almost Half of African Nations Abstain From Taking Sides in Russia-Ukraine War

Russian and Central African Republic flags are waved by demonstrators gathered in Bangui on March 5, 2022 during a rally in support of Russia. Photo by Carol Valade/AFP via Getty Images

A large number of African nations have abstained from taking a side on the issue of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Just 28 out of the 54 African countries represented in the United Nations voted in favor of the UN March 2, 2022, resolution to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.