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Namibia recognizes Cuba as a symbol of sovereignty, dignity, and resistance

“The cordial bond between Namibia and Cuba is not the product of recent diplomatic convenience. Neither is it dictated by changing geopolitical interests. It is a friendship written in the shared sacrifices of our peoples, long before the dawn of Namibia’s independence,” stated President H.E. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during a gala dinner in solidarity with the people of Cuba, held at the Nampower Convention Centre in Windhoek.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY HER EXCELLENCY DR. NETUMBO NANDI-NDAITWAH, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA, ON THE OCCASION OF THE GALA DINNER IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE OF CUBA, 16 SEPTEMBER 2026, NAMPOWER CONVENTION CENTRE, WINDHOEK

Director of Ceremonies;

Dr. Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare, Right Honourable Prime Minister;

Hon. Dr. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, Speaker of the National Assembly;

Hon. Lukas Muha, Chairperson of the National Council; Honourable Ministers and Deputy Ministers; Ambassador Sergio Vigoa de la Uz, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Namibia;

Members of the Diplomatic Corps;

Distinguished Invited Guests;

Members of the Media;

Ladies and Gentlemen

Namibia Sings for Cuba

Cheers for Cuba and Fidel rang out repeatedly during a concert in support of Cuba, organized by the National Committee of the "Namibians in Solidarity with Cuba" campaign and broadcast live by the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), based in Windhoek.

Former Namibian President reaffirms solidarity with Cuba

Cuba’s role in the struggle for Namibia’s independence was highlighted today during a warm and cordial meeting between Ambassador Sergio Vigoa de la Uz and His Excellency Hifikepunye Pohamba, the African nation’s second president.

During the exchange—held at the legendary freedom fighter's residence in the northern Ohangwena region—the diplomat addressed the difficult situation facing the Cuban people due to the U.S. government's oil blockade, which has subjected the island to a silent genocide.

Statement by Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, on the occasion of the centenary celebration of the birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, held at the Cuban Diplomatic Mission in Windhoek

Director of Proceedings;

Your Excellency Lucia Witbooi, Vice President of the Republic of Namibia;

Right Honourable Elijah Ngurare, Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia;

Honourable Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, Speaker of the National Assembly;

Honourable Jenelly Matundu, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade;

Your Excellency Sergio Vigoa de la Uz, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba;

Honourable Cabinet Ministers;

Honourable Members of Parliament;

Excellencies Heads of Missions;

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