The 62nd Africa Day was commemorated by reaffirming commitment to continental solidarity. .
Pretoria, 25 May 2026. — The Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in South Africa commemorates the 62nd Africa Day, celebrated across the continent on 25 May, the date marking the anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, now the African Union. Cuba-Africa solidarity is not history; it is the present and the future.
Cape Talk Radio interviews Cuban Ambassador
Cape Town, 22 May 2026. — The Cuban Ambassador, Fakri Rodríguez, took part in the live radio show “Views and News”, where he was interviewed by the renowned journalist Clarence Ford of Cape Talk.
ANC Parliamentary Caucus ratifies support for Cuba
Cape Town, 21 May 2026. — During a visit to the South African Parliament, the Cuban Ambassador, Fakri Rodríguez, met with members of the ANC Parliamentary Caucus, who also form part of an International Relations study group within the National Assembly. The exchange was aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.
Cuban Ambassador received by the Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa
Cape Town, 21 May 2026. — Cuban Ambassador, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, was received by the Honorable Thoko Didiza, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of South Africa, at a meeting held at the National Parliament. The meeting addressed the historic relations between Cuba and South Africa and cooperation between both parliaments.
Discussion held on possibilities for collaboration with the University of the Western Cape.
Cape Town, 21 May 2026. —During his working visit to Cape Town, the Cuban ambassador, Fakri Rodríguez, visited the University of the Western Cape (UWC), where he held discussions with its rector and vice-chancellor, Professor Robert Balfour. The meeting provided a forum for fruitful dialogue to explore and strengthen academic and scientific cooperation between South African and Cuban universities. Possible areas of collaboration were discussed, including joint research programs, postgraduate training and projects in health sciences and agriculture.