Crise au Venezuela : La Cedeao exprime sa préoccupation
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) expressed on Saturday its deep concern over recent developments in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, reaffirming the importance of respecting the sovereignty of states and resorting to inclusive dialogue.
In a statement published in Abuja, the sub-regional organization indicated that it was following "with concern the recent developments" in this South American country.
While recognizing the right of States to fight international crimes such as terrorism and drug trafficking, ECOWAS reminds the international community of its obligation to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, in accordance with international law, in particular Article 2(4) of the Charter of the United Nations.
ECOWAS also aligned itself with the position of the African Union, expressed in a statement published on January 3, 2026, calling for restraint and inclusive dialogue among the various Venezuelan parties. It reiterated its solidarity with the Venezuelan people and urged all states to respect Venezuela's independence and territorial integrity.
This stance comes amid heightened international tensions, marked by the US military intervention in Venezuela, the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and their subsequent indictment in New York. These events have provoked strong reactions across the African continent.
Chad and Ghana, in turn, condemned the operation. N'Djamena reiterated its "firm commitment to respecting international law" following a meeting between the Chadian and Venezuelan foreign ministers. For its part, Accra declared a "unilateral invasion," calling for immediate de-escalation and the release of President Maduro, while denouncing "colonial ambitions incompatible with the post-World War II international order."
These reactions come in addition to those of the African Union, which expressed its "grave concern", as well as that of South Africa, which called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council.
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