This month’s Anti-Fascist Friday in South Africa commemorated and reflected on the victory at the Bay of Pigs invasion, known in Cuba as Playa Girón, as well as the centenary of Fidel Castro. The event was addressed by Cuban diplomat Jesus Perz and veteran figure of South Africa’s liberation struggle Ronnie Kasrils.

Solidarity with health systems under attack requires reconnecting with anti-imperialist, anti-colonial struggle legacy, activists warned on World Health Day.

Recalling the sacrifices made by Cubans alongside the combatants of the liberation movements in Africa, protesters expressed unconditional solidarity with Cuba, and condemned the illegal US blockade choking the small island nation.

The US president suggested that, following the war in Iran, he might take action against Cuba, in addition to the economic, commercial, and (recently) oil embargo currently imposed on the island. For his part, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel is committed to dialogue, though he asserts that Cuba will defend itself if necessary.

Socialist Party of Zambia leader Dr. Fred M’membe shared reflections on a recent solidarity mission to Cuba and Venezuela and the urgent need for people’s movements in Africa to express concrete solidarity

With the economic strangulation of Cuba by the United States, African progressive organizations and movements are calling for broader continental solidarity.

“There can be no clearer example of a violation of human rights than the economic embargo imposed by the United States against Cuba.”

Health groups warn the US imperialist aggression against Cuba threatens decades of public health gains and international medical solidarity.

The fuel blockade on Cuba imposed in January by the Trump administration has created a serious humanitarian crisis on the Caribbean island, but instead of breaking the backs of the Cuban people, it has inspired resistance and solidarity.

Vijay Prashad escribe sobre una reciente visita a Cuba y sobre cómo el bloqueo petrolero de Donald Trump ha impactado la vida cotidiana.

Vijay Prashad writes on a recent visit to Cuba and how Donald Trump’s oil blockade has impacted daily life

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