Lesotho’s Foreign Minister reaffirms solidarity with Cuba
Pretoria, 2 November 2026. — The Cuban Embassy welcomes with deep gratitude the statements made by Lesotho’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Relations, His Excellency Limpho Tau, published by the Lesotho Times, in which he reaffirms his country’s solidarity with Cuba in the face of US aggression.
Great support from the international community for the Cuban resolution against the blockade
Pretoria, 28 October 2026. — The Cuban Embassy in South Africa expresses its deep satisfaction at the adoption, on 28 October 2026, of the Cuban resolution ‘Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba’ at the United Nations General Assembly, with 130 votes in favor, 17 against and 25 abstentions. This result constitutes a fresh and resounding demonstration of global rejection of a unilateral, extraterritorial policy that contravenes international law, and which for more than six decades has affected the development and well-being of the Cuban people.
Freedom Park in South Africa reaffirms collaboration with Cuba
Pretoria, 22 October 2026. — The Cuban Embassy in South Africa held a fruitful exchange at Freedom Park, a place of profound historical and symbolic significance for Cuba and for the peoples who fought for freedom, dignity and justice. This meeting once again reaffirms the strong bonds of friendship that unite Cuba and South Africa, and their shared commitment to peace, human dignity and international solidarity.
University of Pretoria holds an educational conference on the impact of unilateral sanctions
Pretoria, 21 October 2026. —The University of Pretoria held an educational conference dedicated to analyzing the illegal application of unilateral sanctions and their consequences for peoples and sovereign states. The event brought together academics, students and diplomatic representatives to reflect on international law and the defense of multilateralism.
South African and Cuban students in Johannesburg demand an end to the US blockade
Johannesburg, 21 October 2026. —South African and Cuban students gathered in Johannesburg for a demonstration to demand an immediate end to the United States’ economic, commercial and financial blockade against Cuba. The event brought together voices committed to justice, international solidarity and respect for the right of peoples to determine their own destiny.