African political leadership and institutions have issued strong condemnations of recent United States military operations in Venezuela, demanding immediate cessation of hostilities and advocating for peaceful diplomatic resolutions. The African Union expressed profound concern regarding attacks targeting Venezuelan state facilities and the reported abduction of President Nicolás Maduro, emphasizing the critical importance of respecting national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In an official communiqué, the continental body reaffirmed its dedication to fundamental principles of international law, asserting that Venezuela’s internal political challenges require inclusive dialogue among its own citizens rather than external military interference. The Union stressed that peaceful dispute resolution through constitutional frameworks and neighborly cooperation represents the only sustainable path forward.
Simultaneously, South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation urgently petitioned the United Nations Security Council to address what it termed unlawful unilateral force by the United States. The department characterized the military intervention as undermining global stability and the foundational principle of equality among nations, noting specific violations of the UN Charter regarding territorial integrity and political independence.
The Communist Party of Kenya joined the chorus of condemnation, labeling American actions as illegal imperialist aggression. Party Chairman Mwandawiro Mghanga warned that such interventions establish dangerous precedents that could eventually threaten nations worldwide, citing additional concerns about potential Western interference in Iran’s internal affairs. The party called for international progressive solidarity with Venezuela amid escalating geopolitical tensions.