Egyptian media publish Revolutionary Government Declaration against new escalation of US economic blockade
Cairo, February 1, 2026. The Egyptian websites of the newspapers Al Safir, the Hispanic-Arab League, Al Ameltanmya, Al Nahar Egypt, and El Mydan News published the full text of the Revolutionary Government's statement, which strongly rejects the US government's new escalation against Cuba in its efforts to impose a total blockade on fuel supplies to the island. In the US President's executive order, announced on January 29, 2026, he declares a supposed national emergency, by virtue of which his government will be able to impose trade tariffs on imports of products from countries that supply oil to Cuba.
Secretary General of the League of Arab States receives Cuban Ambassador
Cairo, January 28, 2026. The Secretary General of the League of Arab States, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, received the Cuban Ambassador to Egypt, Alexander Pellicer Moraga, at the organization's headquarters in this capital.
During the cordial meeting, they discussed the situation in Cuba and the Middle East in light of the dangerous scenarios that are looming. The Cuban diplomat updated the head of the Arab League on the difficult situation facing the island due to the intensification of the blockade and the irrational and illegal persecution of fuel shipments to Cuba, which are essential for electricity generation and the normal functioning of the country's economy.
Egyptian newspaper condemns US threats against Cuba
Cairo, January 19, 2026. The Egyptian newspaper Al Ahram today criticized US threats against Cuba, following the aggression against Venezuela and the kidnapping of its president Nicolás Maduro.
For years, officials in Washington have predicted the imminent end of the Cuban revolutionary government since its victory in 1959, which has not happened and will not happen, journalist Kamal Gaballa said in an opinion piece.
Cuban State Mission in Egypt signs book of condolences and pays tribute to heroes who fell in defense of Venezuela
Cairo, January 14, 2026. Members of the Cuban State Mission in Egypt visited the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela this morning to sign the book of condolences opened in tribute to the heroes and martyrs of Venezuela and Cuba who gave their lives in defense of the sovereignty of that sister nation during the criminal attack and kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Moros and his partner, First Combatant Cilia Flores, on January 3.
Egypt-Cuba Friendship Association expresses condolences for fallen combatants in Venezuela
Cairo, January 6, 2026. The Egyptian-Cuban Friendship Association (CEFA) today expressed its condolences and reaffirmed its solidarity with the Caribbean island following the death of 32 combatants during the US aggression against Venezuela last Saturday.
We praise the heroism of the combatants who confronted the criminal US aggression during the unprecedented pirate operation to kidnap Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, said CEFA head Kamal Gaballa in a message sent to the Cuban ambassador in Cairo.