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The move was announced by the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, which coordinates state and private pilgrimages. In its statement, the body said the decision prioritises the "safety and comfort" of all Nigerian pilgrims.
Tanzania has issued a security and travel advisory for citizens in or travelling to the Middle East, urging them to avoid travel, stay indoors where possible and follow official guidance amid regional instability.
Fire and smoke were seen rising from several compounds, and alarms sounded after the attack, which followed a U.S. warning urging Americans to take cover.
With fears of a wider regional war rising, the Pope urged leaders to halt the cycle of attacks and return to talks before the crisis spirals beyond control.
The advisory comes after Israeli and US forces launched attacks on Iran on Saturday morning, prompting retaliatory strikes by Iran targeting Israel and US military bases in Gulf countries.
The move comes in the wake of coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iranian military positions on Saturday, which prompted Iran to retaliate with missiles and drone attacks targeting military installations.
The ministers, representing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Türkiye, described the decision as a dangerous escalation that threatens regional stability and the prospects for peace
Air France said it would temporarily stop its service to Dubai as it closely watches the unfolding situation. The airline confirmed the decision in a statement, noting that it was taking precautionary steps amid the uncertainty in the region.
Mudavadi was responding to Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda, who asked about the measures in place to protect Kenyans heading to or already employed in Gulf countries. The Cabinet Secretary said the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has managed 3,452 cases of Kenyans in distress across the region since 2023.
There has been concern about the cables being targeted in a Red Sea campaign by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, which the rebels describe as an effort to pressure Israel to end its war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
The benchmark Brent Crude and Nymex light sweet crude prices rose by more than 10 percent following the announcement.