What Happened in Venezuela and Why Africa Cannot Ignore It

President Donald Trump announced a direct U.S. military operation inside Venezuela that led to the capture of its sitting president, a move that immediately raised alarm over sovereignty, international law, and the evolving rules of global power. What happened in Venezuela is not an isolated incident, and in this episode of The Breakdown we examine why Africa cannot afford to ignore it. This episode goes beyond the headlines to unpack what the action signals for Africa, how similar interventions have played out before, the risks posed by Africa’s current vulnerabilities, and why the memory of Libya still matters in a world where military force, resources, and regime change increasingly intersect.