Commemorate the 56th Anniversary of the African Union at the Cuban Embassy in Ghana
A political and cultural activity was held at the Embassy of Cuba in Ghana in tribute to the 56th anniversary of the Day of African Unity (AU), which was headed by the Ambassador, Pedro Luis Despaigne González.
The main speakers at the event were the leader of the Socialist Forum of Ghana, Mr. Kwesi Pratt Jr.; Mr. Benjamin Anyagre, a Ghanaian graduate of Cuba; the Cuban resident in Ghana, Dr. Claribel Cabarrocas; and Ambassador Kojo Owusu Gyamadua Amoo-Gottfried, who was directly linked to the beginnings of bilateral cooperation.
Ambassador of Cuba thanks African Union's position against the blockade
The Cuban Ambassador to Ghana, Pedro Luis Despaigne González, was interviewed at the Embassy's premises by a team from the TV station Kantanka TV, related to the 56th Anniversary of the African Union.
During the interview conducted by journalist Samuel Amoateng, the Cuban diplomat made reference to historical relations with Africa and the AU, and to the legacy of the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Commander in Chief, Fidel Castro, in the construction of bonds of solidarity with the Post-colonial African states.
Cuban ambassador highlights the 60 years of diplomatic relations with Ghana
The Ambassador of Cuba to Ghana, Pedro Luis Despaigne González, gave an interview about the meaning of the 60 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between both countries to Dr. Kwasi Owusu-Achaw, a Ghanaian graduate of optometry on the Caribbean island in the 80s of the last century.
Cuba opens its arms to 200 new Ghanaian students
The Minister for Health, Mr. Kwaku Agyeman Manu, chaired the farewell to a group of Ghanaian students, among whom one hundred and seventy will be trained as new doctors, and thirty will study different postgraduate specialties. Among the latter, nine doctors trained in Cuba stand out.
Cubans in Ghana celebrate the Mother's Day
A representation of Cuban mothers living in Ghana, together with their relatives and members of the Embassy of Cuba, celebrated the Mother's Day.
The First Secretary of the Embassy, Julio César Sánchez, in his words paid homage to the Mothers. During his speech, he referred to the true meaning and essence of the word Mother, extending it to the meaning of the word Homeland, as the mother of all Cubans, wherever they may be.
Those attending the activity tasted typical dishes of Cuban cuisine and enjoyed Cuban music.