From Southern Africa, an outpouring of solidarity
In full harmony with the historical ties between Cuba and Namibia, the current leaders of SWAPO have expressed their support for the defense of island sovereignty in the face of the intensified US blockade.
Namibian president calls United State energy blockade of Cuba as unacceptable
“We will continue to condemn the blockade of United State government against Cuba. Now that they have failed for more than six decades in their attempts to destroy Cuba, they have sunk to their lowest level by inflicting suffering on the Cuban people through sanctions against any country that wishes to send them oil and petrol. It is unacceptable, it is unfortunate”, said Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the commemoration of the 48th anniversary of the Cassinga Massacre, held in the Omusati region.
Cubans in Namibia sign for the homeland
The staff of the Cuban Diplomatic Mission in Namibia, along with members of the Health Brigades, UNECA and ANTEX, joined today the movement “Mi firma por la patria”, reaffirming the inalienable right of Cubans to live in peace and to defend the country against any attempt at aggression.
Cuba is the world’s brightest symbol of resilience and solidarity
“Cuba is the world’s brightest symbol of resilience and solidarity”, declared the Hon. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhilla, Speaker of the Namibian National Assembly, during the launch of the “Namibians in Solidarity with the People of Cuba” campaign, which took place today at the Institute of Public Administration in Windhoek.
The venue served as the stage to publicize this act of solidarity and love for Cuba, which aims to raise funds for the purchase of solar panels and medical supplies to be sent to the island to alleviate the difficult situation it faces.
Girón will forever be a symbol of victory
The 65th anniversary of the victory at Playa Girón was commemorated in Windhoek at a solidarity event attended by officers of the Namibian Defence Force, members of the Namibia-Cuba Friendship Association (NAMCUFA), and collaborators serving in this African nation.