AES: The African voice in the face of imperial ambitions and global arbitrariness
The recent American military operation in Venezuela, which led to the illegal capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, does not merely constitute a South American diplomatic crisis, but rather a pivotal moment in the contemporary international order.
In this context, the stance taken by the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) marks a decisive turn in the affirmation of an independent and assertive African diplomacy, capable of restoring the primacy of law in the face of hegemonic ambitions.
By labeling the American action as an “act of aggression” and firmly challenging the UN Security Council, the AES establishes itself as Africa’s most resolute voice on the Venezuelan issue, embodying a posture of sovereignty and impeccable political responsibility.
The AES does not limit itself to expressing symbolic outrage; it articulates a structured critique of the international hierarchy, reminding the world that the unilateral use of force by a permanent member of the Security Council constitutes a direct violation of the founding principles of the United Nations Charter.
In doing so, the Confederation is not merely pleading for Venezuela, but for the legitimacy of the world order and the sovereign equality of states principles historically trampled by repeated imperial interventions.
This position takes on its full significance from a Pan-African perspective. By positioning itself at the forefront of defending international law, the AES projects an image of an Africa capable of defending its own interests and those of its partners on the global stage.
This aligns with a broader strategic commitment, where reciprocity already applied in response to American visa restrictions; becomes an instrument of firm and credible diplomacy. Thus, the Sahelian organization offers a model of normative power, uniting political pragmatism with an ethical vision, capable of influencing international balances without abandoning its principles.
Beyond symbolism, the AES’s intervention highlights an essential political imperative: the preservation of state sovereignty and respect for international institutions.
The attack on Venezuela is not only a legal violation; it is a direct threat to collective stability and a further erosion of trust in an already weakened multilateral system.
In this sense, the AES’s statement transcends mere reaction to become a call for a reinvented world order, founded on mutual respect, legality, and shared responsibility.
By forcefully stating that “the unilateral use of force against a sovereign state is unacceptable,” the AES aligns its actions with the tradition of great African voices that, through the rigor of their words, rehabilitate the political dignity of their continent.
This clear and uncompromising posture conveys a simple yet immutable message: sovereignty is not negotiable, and international law is not optional.
Through its collective voice, Africa rises to remind the world that political justice transcends imperial ambitions, and that the freedom of peoples remains the ultimate criterion of all legitimacy.
Konaté GNENE
