US won’t end Cuban embargo – State Dept.
Article written by Nicholas Mokwena, published in the newspaper Botswana Guardian.
The United States of America will only end its embargo on Cuba if the Cuban Government addresses pertinent issues such as improving respect for human rights, officials have said.
A US Embassy in Botswana State Department spokesperson has revealed that the US Government restricts certain financial transactions and travel, as a means to encourage the Cuban government to address the need for more freedom and democracy in Cuba, improved respect for human rights, and increased free enterprise.
Cuban Ambassador pays Courtesy Call to Mayor of Francistown.
As part of the program of activities developed in an official visit to the City of Francistown, Botswana, H.E. Patricia Lazara Pego Guerra pays a Courtesy Call to Her Worship, Ms. Sylvia Tabitha Muzila, the Mayor.
They talk about the excellent bilateral relations, established almost 40 years ago.
Her Worship expresses gratitude for the presence and work of Cuban health professionals in Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital, saving lives and preventing illness of Botswana people.
Ambassador welcomes a great friend of Cuba
H.E. the Ambassador Patricia L. Pego Guerra meets with Michael Dingake, in Gaborone.
Since the time he fought Apartheid with Nelson Mandela, Dingake is a close friend of Cuba and our people.
He is also an admirer of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro, historical leader of the Cuban Revolution.
It is always a pleasure to have him in the premises of the Embassy.
Condolences from Cuba to Botswana and to Sir Quett Ketumile Masire´s family.
On behalf of the Cuban government and people, the Embassy of Cuba in Gaborone, conveys its sincere and deepest condolences for the physical departure of Botswana former president and founding father Sir Quett Ketumile Masire at Aged 91.
He leaves a legacy of struggle against colonialism and apartheid.
Cuban Ambassador to Botswana presents Letters of Credence as Special Representative to SADC
H.E. Patricia Lazara Pego Guerra, presented her Letters of Credence as Special Representative of Cuba to the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
The Executive Secretary of the organization, based in Gaborone, Dr. Stergomena Lawrence Tax, offered her a pleasant welcome and highlighted the historical links of the Island with SADC, both at regional level and bilaterally, with its member nations.