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Cuito Cuanavale: 30 years of a decisive battle for Africa

By Rodolfo Benítez Verson, Ambassador of Cuba in South Africa

March 23, 2018 marks the 30th anniversary of the battle of Cuito Cuanavale, a small town in the Angolan province of Cuando Cubango, 825 kilometers southeast of Luanda, at the confluence of the Cuito and Cuanavale rivers, from which it takes its name.

That remote town became a symbol of resistance and courage, after the victory of the Popular Armed Forces for the Liberation of Angola (FAPLA), together with Cuban, Namibian and South African internationalists, against the army of the opprobrious Apartheid regime.

In Copenhagen, commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Cuito Cuanavale battle

In Copenhagen, commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Cuito Cuanavale battle

In commemorating the 30th anniversary of Cuito Cuanavale battle, the activist Ann Langwadt  and Danish friends made an exhibition in Casa Latinoamericana in Copenhagen and paid tribute to the Cuban internationalists. Gorm Gunnarsen, boardmember of the organisation Africa Contact, delivered a speech and highlighted the historical meaning of Cuito Cuanavale battle that was decisive to eliminate the apartheid regime. In the same way the Ambassador of Cuba in Denmark, Yiliam Gómez Sardiñas, made an intervention and thanked their endeavours to carry out this hommage.

Danish-Cuban Friendship Association reaffirms its support to the lifting of the blockade against Cuba

Danish-Cuban Friendship Association at its annual meeting 2018

Copenhagen- Danish-Cuban Association of Friendship in its annual Assembly held on Saturday, March 17, reaffirmed its solidarity with the Cuban people and its support to the struggle to lift the blockade against Cuba, as well as the return of the territory illegally occupied by the United States in Guantánamo Naval Base. Representatives from different branches of the Association, namely Fyn, Aalborg, Aarhus y Kolding, participated in the meeting.

Conference "Rosa Luxemburg" in Vienna devotes space to information and debate on the current situation in Cuba

 Within the framework of the "Rosa Luxemburg" Conference, held for the first time in Austria; a panel was dedicated to Cuba; with the participation of the Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the Embassy, ​​Marieta García Jordán and the directors of the Austria-Cuba Friendship Association "ÖKG": Alfred Kohlbacher, President of the Curatorium; Hermann Pernestorfer, General Secretary and Marcus Strohmaier, Vice President.

Danish-Cuban Friendship Association makes a statement asking for the closure of Guantanamo Base and its return to Cuba

Danish-Cuban Friendship Association makes a statement asking for the closure of Guantanamo Base and its return to Cuba

The Cuba-Denmark Friendship Association has issued a press statement in which it demands that the United States close the base located in Guantanamo Bay and return the illegally occupied territory to Cuba. The declaration indicates that since 1959, the Cuban government and the Cuban people have requested the United States to close the base and return it.

The Cuban-Danish Friendship Association also criticizes in its statement the recent decision of US President Donald Trump to keep the torture camp open, and states that this will not strengthen peace or security.

Ambassador of Cuba holds fraternal meeting with Secretary General of the Communist Party of South Africa.

Yesterday afternoon, the Ambassador of Cuba in South Africa, Rodolfo Benítez Verson, held a meeting with the General Secretary of the Communist Party of South Africa, Comrade Blade Nzimande.

The opportunity was propitious to reiterate the gratitude of the Cuban people and government for the firm support of the Communist Party of this brother country to the Cuban Revolution and its permanent solidarity with our people in the battle against the illegal blockade imposed by the Government of the United States.

Representation of the Association of South African Graduates in Cuba discuss the Plan for 2018

On Sunday, January 28, 2018, after the tribute paid to the National Hero of the Republic of Cuba, José Martí, a meeting was held at the headquarters of the Cuban Embassy in South Africa with a representation of the Association of South African Graduates in Cuba.

The meeting was conducive to an analysis of the work of the Association and to organize the plan of activities for 2018, that will be carried out together with the Embassy of Cuba in the country.

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