By Isaac Saney*
"The Cuban people hold a special place in the hearts of the people of Africa.
The Cuban internationalists have made a contribution to African independence, freedom
and justice unparalleled for its principled and selfless character.”
Nelson Mandela, July 26, 1991.
Harare, November 3, 2025 – The Volunteer Troops for Sustainable Development (VTSD) of Zimbabwe today urged the youth of the African nation to join the recovery efforts in Cuba following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
A statement from the youth organization expresses deep solidarity with the people and government of the island for the destruction caused by the storm in the eastern part of the country.
London, 2 November 2025. Cuba's Minister of Tourism, Juan Carlos García Granda, will lead the Cuban delegation participating in the prestigious World Travel Market (WTM) 2025 international trade fair, to be held in London from 4 to 6 November in London, United Kingdom.
It will be an opportunity to continue strengthening relations with key partners in the British and European markets, as well as promoting the latest developments and opportunities offered by Cuba as a destination.
Bindura, Zimbabwe, October 31, 2025 – Cuba's collaboration in the training of Zimbabwean professionals was recognized today during the 24th Graduation Ceremony of Bindura University of Education and Sciences (BUSE), in the presence of the President and Rector, the Honorable Dr. Emerson D. Mnangagwa.
Some two thousand students graduated from various faculties of the prestigious institution, whose origins lie in the educational assistance provided by the Caribbean nation since the late 1980s, following Zimbabwe's independence.
Ottawa.- Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz, Cuba's Ambassador to Canada, held a meeting with Raymonde Gagné, President of the Senate of Canada.
The Vietnam-Cuba Parliamentary Friendship Group called the United States government to put an end to the economic, financial, and commercial blockade and remove the island from Washington's State Sponsors of Terrorism (SSOT) list. In a message of greeting and solidarity sent to the Cuban National People’s Power Assembly (Parliament), the group also urged the US administration to “take the necessary steps to normalize relations” with the Caribbean nation. High-level Vietnamese leaders have repeatedly reaffirmed this stance, the letter underscores, and cited speeches delivered before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) by To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), last year, and current President Luong Cuong a few days ago.
Amidst recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa, the Campaign for Solidarity with Cuba (CSC) in Great Britain has announced an immediate donation of fifty thousand pounds sterling to support relief efforts in our country.
According to the British organisation, the funds come from its "Cuba Vive" campaign and will be used by the Cuban authorities to address humanitarian priorities in the most affected provinces, including vital medical assistance.
Harare, October 29, 2025 – Representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassadors accredited to Zimbabwe, and friends of Cuba gathered today at the diplomatic headquarters of the Caribbean nation to witness the latest triumph of reason and justice in the United Nations vote against the US blockade.
On the morning of October 28, in Hanoi, the Cuban Embassy in Vietnam held a press conference to provide information about the country's submission of a draft resolution to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), calling for an end to the economic, trade, and financial blockade imposed on Cuba.
Speaking at the press conference, Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes stated that the discussion and voting on the resolution will take place on October 28-29 at the UN headquarters in New York. This marks the 34th time since 1992 that Cuba has submitted this resolution to the UNGA, and over the years, the draft has garnered widespread support from the international community. In 2024, a similar resolution was passed with 187 votes in favour and 2 against.
Gokwe, Zimbabwe, October 25, 2025 – Dozens of children from the Gaza Hope Academy in this Zimbabwean village welcomed the Cuban Ambassador, Her Excellency Susellys Pérez Mesa, today with a message of solidarity from the Caribbean nation.
