The African Union says it is disturbed by reports of Africans in Ukraine being refused the right to cross the border to safety.
The body urged all countries to respect international law and offer assistance to everyone fleeing from the war irrespective of their race.
The AU says reports that Africans are singled out for unacceptable dissimilar treatment would be shockingly racist and in breach of international law.
The union hailed member countries and their embassies in countries neighbouring Ukraine that is supporting those fleeing from the war.