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Cuba–South Africa relations
Map indicating locations of Cuba and South Africa

Cuba

South Africa

Cuba–South Africa relations refer to the bilateral relations between Cuba and South Africa. Relations were strained during the apartheid era.

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Fidel Castro (centre) and Thabo Mbeki (right), former presidents of Cuba and South Africa

Relations during apartheid

Cuba condemned the apartheid government in South Africa and demanded the release of Nelson Mandela. The two nations fought against each other in the Angolan Civil War.[1]

South African campaign against United States Cuba sanctions

In July 2014, the African National Congress pledged South Africa to assist Cuba to fight United States sanctions.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ Angola profile, British Broadcasting Corporation, 22 December 2013, archived from the original on 8 July 2014 {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Khumalo, Thuso (25 July 2014). "S. Africa Launches Campaign Against US Cuba Sanctions". Voice of America. Archived from the original on 26 July 2014.
  3. ^ "South Africa Launches Campaign Against U.S. Cuba Sanctions". Radio Cadena Agramonte. 28 July 2014. Archived from the original on 27 August 2014.

Further reading

  • Cuba (Republic of), Department of International Relations and Cooperation: Republic of South Africa, archived from the original on 6 March 2014 {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)