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Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International |

Eswatini: Hunger strike of Cuban man deported from United States (US) exposes human cost of unlawful transfer arrangement

Roberto Mosquera del Peral is among 14 men deported to Eswatini under a secretive transfer arrangement between the two governments

Responding to reports that Roberto Mosquera del Peral, a Cuban national who was deported from the United States along with 13 others to Eswatini in July 2025, has begun an indefinite hunger strike at Matsapha Correctional Centre to protest his ongoing detention, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation |

South Africa: Deputy Minister Botes undertakes Official Visit to Cuba

Bilateral cooperation between South Africa and Cuba spans several key sectors, including Health, Basic and Higher Education, Science, Innovation and Technology, Defence, Trade and Economic Cooperation, Water and Sanitation

The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, is on an Official Visit to Havana, Republic of Cuba, on 29 July 2025 to co-chair the 18th South Africa-Cuba Joint Consultative Mechanism (JCM) with his Cuban counterpart, First Deputy Foreign Minister, HE Mr Gerardo Peñalver Portal. The 18th…

Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, Republic of South Africa
Source: Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, Republic of South Africa |

Minister Blade Nzimande receives Cuban Ambassador to South Africa for a courtesy visit

In April this year, Minister Nzimande undertook a comprehensive visit to Cuba, whose key outcome was the signing of a Statement of Intent to renew the existing science, technology, and innovation agreement

Yesterday, 2 July, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, received Her Excellency, Mrs. Esther Armenteros, Cuban Ambassador to South Africa for a courtesy visit. Over the past three decades, South Africa’s collaboration with Cuba evolved significantly in critical areas of human development such as public health,…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation |

Minister Lamola to host his Cuban counterpart for Bilateral Consultations

South Africa and Cuba are bound by ties of culture, history, shared struggles, international solidarity and a joint commitment to advance the development agenda of the Global South

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will host the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cuba, HE Mr Bruno Rodriquez Parrilla, on 10 March 2025 for Bilateral Talks in Pretoria. The Working Visit will provide an opportunity for the two Ministers to strengthen South Africa-Cuba strategic…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Deepening Cooperation: President Touray receives Envoys of Cuba, Angola and Ethiopia in Abuja

H.E. Miriam Morales Palmero, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and ECOWAS discussed cooperation in the health sector and partnership with the West African Health Organisation (WAHO)

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray received Ambassadors of Cuba, Angola and Ethiopia at the Commission Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, today, March 4, 2025. H.E. Miriam Morales Palmero, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and ECOWAS discussed cooperation in…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles and Cuba reiterate longstanding ties of friendship

The two diplomats discussed the outcomes of President Ramkalawan’s recent working visit to Cuba, which they described as successful and fruitful, where various agreements were signed

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr Sylvestre Radegonde received the Vice Minister of Culture of Cuba, H.E. Mrs Lizette Martinez Luzardo at Maison Queau de Quinssy on Monday 03rd February 2025. The two diplomats discussed the outcomes of President Ramkalawan’s recent working visit to Cuba, which they described as…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, H.E. Dr Omar Alieu TOURAY, receives the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Nigeria, H.E. Miriam Morales Palmero

The President of the Commission appreciated the Cuban government’s efforts on health projects with ECOWAS and welcomed the idea of collaborating in the fields of education and agriculture

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr Omar Alieu TOURAY, on 24 October 2024, received the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, H.E. Miriam Morales Palmero, at the headquarters of the Commission in Abuja, Nigeria. The meeting focused on general cooperation, with an emphasis on ECOWAS’s collaboration with Cuba…

State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

President Ramkalawan engages with Seychellois Medical Students in Cuba

The students, representing various medical specialties, shared updates on their academic progress and evolving cultural experiences while studying in Cuba

The President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan accompanied by the First Lady, Mrs. Linda Ramkalawan, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde and the Seychelles' Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and the Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Seychelles…

State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

Seychelles: President Ramkalawan Conducts Health-Focused Visits in Cuba

President Ramkalawan expressed Seychelles' gratitude for the Cuban medical brigade, which has been a cornerstone of healthcare support in Seychelles

As part of his official visit to Cuba, President Wavel Ramkalawan toured several key health institutions and engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening Seychelles' healthcare sector. President Ramkalawan visited the La Pradera International Health Centre and the Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, where he explored advancements in medical treatment…

State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

Seychelles: President Ramkalawan Holds Talks with Cuban President Diaz-Canel

The two leaders agreed on key areas to further enhance cooperation, namely in the healthcare domain, pharmaceuticals, education and capacity building

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, held official bilateral discussions with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez on Tuesday. During the meeting, President Ramkalawan expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome extended to the Seychelles delegation and commended the strong diplomatic ties between the two island nations, which…