Also known as: the former Cuban leader · Fidel Castro Ruz · Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz · Commandante Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz · El Commandante President Fidel Castro · Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz · El Comandante-En-Jefe Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz · President Fidel Castro · El Comandante Fidel Castro Ruz
Fidel Castro — Cuban revolutionary leader commemorated by Namibia for his support of the country's liberation struggle and internationalist commitments.
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The Namibian
Commandante Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz was celebrated as a hero in Namibia
“For us in Namibia, Commandante Fidel Alejandro Castro is a celebrated hero.”
Namibia’s Tjitunga Ngurare Honours Fidel Castro and Reaffirms Solidarity with CubaThe Namibian
Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz commanded Cuban Internationalists supporting oppressed peoples worldwide
“It is impossible to recount the story of Namibia's liberation without acknowledging the immeasurable contribution of Cuba and the steadfast leadership of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz who commanded the Cuban Internationalists for the lives of many oppressed people of the world.”
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Honours Fidel Castro’s Legacy and Namibia-Cuba SolidarityInformanté
Fidel Castro led the Cuban Revolution in 1959
“He led the Cuban Revolution in 1959, served as Prime Minister from 1959 to 1976 and as President from 1976 until his retirement in 2008.”
President Nandi-Ndaitwah hails Castro as ‘friend of Africa’, calls for end to Cuba embargoNew Era
Fidel Castro declared Condemn me, it does not matter, history will absolve me
“"Condenadme, no importa, la historia me absolverá" – "Condemn me, it does not matter, history will absolve me" – Fidel Castro declared on 16 October 1953 in his famous four-hour speech.”
‘La historia me absolverá’ …Nam, Cuba bolster ties for economic independenceThe Namibian
Fidel Castro sent soldiers to fight and die for Namibia's liberation
“Cuba was the only country outside of Africa that Namibians knew of that sent soldiers to fight and die for Namibia's liberation without expecting anything in return.”
Namibia is your home – Ngurare to Cuban youthThe Namibian
Fidel Castro died in 2016
“But the charisma of Fidel Castro, who died in 2016, has been a pillar of Cuba's regime.”
Cuba's New President: What To ExpectThe Namibian
Fidel Castro expressed opinion about representation in the US via 'garbage democracy'
“garbage democracy captures Fidel Castro's opinion of representation in the US;”
What Democracy Exactly Are We Supposed ToNurture?Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare visited Namibian students in Havana and heard complaints about electricity shortages and poor hostel food disrupting their studies. He pledged that the government would not abandon them, praising their resilience despite the difficult conditions.
17 August 2026 · New Era →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare visited Namibian students in Havana and heard complaints about electricity shortages and poor hostel food disrupting their studies. He pledged that the government would not abandon them, praising their resilience despite the difficult conditions.
17 August 2026 · New Era →
Prime Minister Tjitunga Ngurare, speaking at a colloquium marking Fidel Castro's centenary, delivered a statement from President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasizing Namibia's historical ties to Cuba and its recent support for ending the economic blockade, noting that Namibia was among 136 nations that called for the blockade's end.
14 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a statement honouring the centenary of Fidel Castro's birth and his legacy of support for oppressed peoples and Africa's struggles, emphasizing Castro's role in shaping Namibia's history.
14 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian people and organisations have raised over N$700,000 through a humanitarian campaign to support Cuba, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah renewing calls for the complete and unconditional lifting of the US economic embargo against the Caribbean nation. The funds will be used to deliver medical supplies and solar-panel kits for electricity generation to Cuba.
14 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah commemorated Fidel Castro's centenary at State House, describing him as a "friend of Africa" whose internationalist commitment and support helped shape Namibia's liberation. She highlighted Cuba's crucial role in the 1988 Battle of Cuito Cuanavale and called the occasion "deeply personal" for Namibians.
13 August 2026 · Informanté →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to Cuba during a commemoration in Havana, citing the country's support in Namibia's liberation struggle and rejecting international pressure to abandon the alliance. Ngurare called on the United Nations to compel the US to lift its economic embargo on Cuba, which he described as creating an inhuman humanitarian crisis.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare is visiting Cuba (6–11 August 2026) to deepen cooperation in education, healthcare, youth development, water infrastructure, engineering and tourism. Ngurare called for the two countries to move beyond longstanding political solidarity towards stronger economic ties and people-to-people exchanges.
10 August 2026 · Informanté →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare visited Havana for a six-day official visit to strengthen bilateral relations between Namibia and Cuba, proposing cooperation in education, health, youth exchange, water infrastructure, and engineering to advance economic independence beyond their historic political solidarity.
10 August 2026 · New Era →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare met with the first secretary of Cuba's Young Communist League and encouraged Cuban youth to visit Namibia for business, arts, cultural and educational exchanges. He praised Cuba's historical support for Namibia's liberation and urged both countries' youth to advance economic development.
9 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Cuba's ambassador to Colombia has accused the United States of "international piracy" and imposing a "marine siege" on the island by blocking Venezuelan oil shipments following a US military action against Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro. Cuba has sought alternative oil suppliers including Mexico, though analysts warn the already struggling economy could face a breaking point and potential humanitarian crisis without Venezuelan oil.
25 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Cuba held a state funeral for 32 troops killed in Venezuela during a US military intervention that ousted President Nicolás Maduro, marking the country's largest military loss to US forces since the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion. The deaths have forced Cuba to acknowledge its deep intelligence presence in Venezuela and confront the prospect of losing a key ally, as Venezuela's new interim leadership appears to be establishing ties with the Trump administration.
16 January 2026 · The Namibian →