“100 years with Fidel” was celebrated in South Africa alongside African youths
Pretoria, 19 June 2026 — The Cuban Ambassador, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, gave a lecture to mark the centenary of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz. The event was attended by 78 young Africans from 21 countries, representing 43 organizations.
A parliamentary motion was presented in South Africa against the US Blockade
Pretoria, 15 June 2026. —MP Benson Ngqentsu, presented at the Western Cape Provincial Legislature, a motion condemning, in the strongest terms, the US economic blockade against Cuba and the baseless accusations against the leader of the Revolution, Raúl Castro Ruz. Cuba is grateful for this gesture of fraternal solidarity. It reiterates that both the island and South Africa are two nations that will never surrender their sovereignty.
Cuba and Lesotho: 47 years of friendship and cooperation
Pretoria, 14 June 2026. — The Cuban Embassy celebrates with great satisfaction the 47th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cuba and Lesotho. This anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate what has been achieved and, at the same time, to look towards a future with greater depth in our relationship.
Cuba present in solidarity exchange organized by DIRCO
Pretoria, 12 June 2026. — Ambassador Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo took part in the roundtable discussion “Strengthening Global South Solidarity for Justice, Peace and Self-Determination”, chaired by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) which took place in Richards Bay. Cuba reaffirms its firm commitment to the principles of international solidarity, peace and the self-determination of peoples.
South African doctors express its strong support for Cuba
Pretoria, 9 June 2026. — The South African Medical Association (SAMA) and South African doctors who graduated in Cuba have expressed their unconditional support for the island in the current context. Cuba is grateful for these displays of principle, sensitivity and commitment to justice, public health and international cooperation.