Egypt – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stated his government is monitoring the crisis, and he expressed his desire for the situation to be resolved soon.[1] Gabon – Gabon participated in the United States led Joint Statement following a vote on a UN Security Council resolution on Russia’s aggression toward Ukraine.[2] Ghana – Foreign Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchway condemned the invasion.[3] Kenya – Kenya participated in the United States led Joint Statement following a vote on a UN Security Council resolution on Russia’s aggression toward Ukraine.[2] Lesotho – Lesotho participated in the United States led Joint Statement following a vote on a UN Security Council resolution on Russia’s aggression toward Ukraine.[4] Liberia – Liberia condemned the invasion.[5] Libya – Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush condemned Russia's military intervention in Ukraine as a violation of international law, and called on Moscow “to calm and retreat.”[6] Nigeria – A statement from the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs acknowledged Russia's invasion of Ukraine, describing the situation as a "surprise". It announced plans to assist in the evacuation of Nigerian citizens from Ukraine. However, it avoided condemning the actions of Russia, and it reaffirmed Russia's claims that the attacks in Ukraine "have been confined to military installations".[7] Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama briskly walked away and abandoned an interview with journalists from TVC News when he was asked about Nigeria's official position on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[8][9] South Africa – Naledi Pandor, Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, released a statement blaming neither Russia nor Ukraine, calling for "inclusive talks led by the UNSC" and "enhanced diplomacy".[10]