Two former Namibian heads of state are among a group of 35 former presidents who have urged the president of the United States of America to remove Cuba from the list of countries accused of supporting terrorism.

The former president of Colombia, Ernesto Samper, announced the letter signed by 35 former leaders, including Namibia's founding president, Sam Nujoma, and former president, Hifikepunye Pohamba.

The letter addressed to US President Joseph Biden, which NAMPA obtained on Monday, states that the request for Cuba to be removed from the list of state sponsors of terrorism is based on a humanitarian appeal aimed at alleviating the situation of millions of innocent people.

The appeal also emphasises the Cuban government's commitment to combating terrorism and promoting peace. 

It further noted that despite a lack of evidence, Cuba is accused of having links to terrorist activities of which it has also been a victim, and harsh sanctions are imposed based on this presumption, directly impacting its population and permanently destabilising its economy.