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Feb

28

2025

The feelings of Cuba present in the posthumous farewell in Finland to the beloved founding father of Namibia Sam Nujoma

The Embassy of Cuba in Finland accompanied the posthumous service in memory of the former President Sam Nujoma, Founding President and Father of Namibia, organized by the Embassy of Namibia in Helsinki with the support of the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Mission church Suomen Lähetysseura. The Cuban representative, Beatriz Parra González, gave the Ambassador of Namibia, Charles B Josob, and his wife a bouquet of flowers dedicated in the name of the Cuban people and government to such a special friend that Cuba will miss deeply.

Feb

10

2025

Official and National Mourning in Cuba after His Excellency Dr. Sam Nujoma, Founding Father and first President of the sister Republic of Namibia, has passed away

With deep regret, our people have learned of the death of our dear friend of Cuba, His Excellency Dr. Sam Nujoma, Founding Father and first President of the sister Republic of Namibia. He showed throughout his life a special affection for Cuba and support for the Cuban Revolution, from the stage in which he led the heroic Namibian people in the struggle for independence, and later, when he assumed the highest leadership of his nascent independent State, and also as an African leader, a symbol of firmness and defense of just causes. The Cuban Party, Government and people extend their most heartfelt condolences to the people and Government of the sister Republic of Namibia, and to family and friends. For this reason, Official Mourning is declared from 6:00 a.m. on February 10 until 12:00 midnight on February 11, 2025, and National Mourning on February 12, 2025, from 6:00 a.m. until 12 midnight.

Feb

09

2024

Chargé d'Affaires of Cuba in Zimbabwe signs book of condolences at the Namibian Embassy

Harare, February 9, 2024. The Chargé d'Affaires of Cuba in Zimbabwe, Ambassador Yenielys V. Regueiferos Linares, signed the book of condolences opened at the Embassy of Namibia for the death of President His Excellency. Mr. Dr. Hage Gotfried Geingob.

Aug

30

2023

Cuba participates in homage to Heroes of Namibia also from Finland

In a solemn meeting, the Embassy of Namibia in Finland commemorated the Day of the Heroes and Heroines of the Homeland, a space attended by the Ambassador of Cuba, Beatriz Parra González, and accompanied by the distinguished Ambassador H.E. Mr. Charles B. Jobson and other representatives of that African country. During his speech, the Namibian diplomat signified the recent visit of President Miguel Díaz-Canel to his country, his words to the people of Namibia at the ceremony for Heroes' Day and the Namibian Government's recognition of Cuba's participation in the independence of this nation and other African lands. It was also a heartfelt tribute to the Cuban men and women who offered their lives for the independence of Namibia.