African Presidents React to Maduro's Capture during World Governments Summit

Speaking at the World Governments Summit 2026 hosted in Dubai, the Presidents of Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Sierra Leone respond to the capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro and what the incident could mean for the international rules-based order. In this exchange, the leaders reflect on sovereignty, territorial integrity, and international law, questioning whether global rules are being applied consistently and what this moment signals for smaller nations, particularly in Africa. Their remarks place the Venezuela situation in a broader context of shifting geopolitics, Africa’s relationships with global powers, and concerns about the future of world governance.