Addis Ababa, May 4, 2025.- The ambassadors of Cuba to the African Union, Lucas Domingo Hernández, and to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Meylin Suárez, received a courtesy visit to Ms. Angela Naa Afoley Odai, director of the Division of Citizenship and African Diaspora of the African Union Commission.
The meeting took place in the context of the African Union's 2025 theme: "Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations", which aims to recognize the lasting impact of transatlantic colonization and slavery, and promote concrete actions for restorative justice.
During the conversation, the parties exchanged about Cuba's historical contributions to African liberation struggles, its active solidarity with the peoples of the continent and its firm support for the demands for justice for Afro-descendant populations.
Ms. Odai thanked Cuba for its sustained support for the African cause, particularly in the areas of education, health and international cooperation.
The meeting reaffirmed the mutual will to continue strengthening dialogue and collaboration between Cuba and the African Union, especially within the framework of the International Decade for People of African Descent and global initiatives for truth, justice and reparation.
(EmbaCuba-Etiopía)