LPM RAISES CONCERNS OVER CUBA CRISIS

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The Landless Peoples Movement (LPM) expressed concern over the humanitarian and socio-economic crisis in Cuba.

The party highlighted issues of food insecurity, medicine shortages and civil rights repression.

UNGA DEBATES ENDING US BLOCKADE ON CUBA

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The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) held an additional debate on Tuesday regarding the necessity of ending the US blockade on Cuba, despite efforts by the United States to obstruct the discussion.

NBC BACKS SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN FOR CUBA

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The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has pledged support for the Namibia National Solidarity Campaign for Cuba, an initiative aimed at mobilising funds to purchase medical supplies and solar panels.

The broadcaster made the announcement during a meeting with the committee members. 

CUBA HUMANITARIAN CRISIS SPOTLIGHTED IN WINDHOEK APPEAL

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The dire humanitarian situation in Cuba was brought into sharp focus again today in Windhoek, with the Namibian National Solidarity Campaign with Cuba appealing for more contributions to save Cuban lives.

UN BRIEFS MISSIONS ON CUBA HEALTH CRISIS

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Permanent missions at the United Nations, including Namibia’s, attended a briefing on the unfolding humanitarian situation in Cuba, where officials warned hospitals are suspending surgeries and facing severe medicine shortages.

RAUL CASTRO MARKS 95TH BIRTHDAY

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Former Cuban President Raul Castro today celebrates his 95th birthday against the backdrop of ever-increasing pressure from the United States government, underlined by a US Department of Justice indictment. 

CUBA SLAMS US SANCTIONS AT UN

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Cuba's foreign minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, has used the ongoing UN Security Council debate to direct sharp criticism at U.S. sanctions.

He warns that pressure on Havana could push relations toward dangerous escalation between the two countries and the entire Latin and Caribbean region.

PRESIDENT NANDI-NDAITWAH URGES UNITY, REMEMBRANCE ON CASSINGA DAY

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised the importance of honouring those who died during the Cassinga attack and at other locations. 

She urged Namibians to remember the contributions of Cuban nationals who also perished while aiding the survivors.

CUBA REJECTS LATEST US EXECUTIVE ORDER

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Cuba's Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodriguez, has rejected the latest United States executive order, signed by President Donald Trump on Friday.