Two African leaders have confirmed their participation in the funeral of the late Cuban leader and nationalist, Fidel Castro. Another leader has suspended his political campaign to mourn. South African government confirmed that embattled president Jacob Zuma will be attending the event in the Cuban capital, Havana. Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe left Harare on Monday … Read more
Nobody would argue that Fidel Castro changed Cuba. Whether it was for better or worse than he met it depends on your economic and political persuasions. No matter what, Fidel Castrol made a pivotal impact since his influence is felt throughout the world. Africans have their share of remarkable leaders: from Kwame Nkrumah, Patrice Lumumba, … Read more
Children carrying framed images of Castro and Che Guevara in 2015. Havana, Cuba – Fidel Castro, a titan of the Cold War who defied 10 American presidents and thrust Cuba onto the world stage, is dead at age 90. The US government spent more than $1bn trying to kill, undermine or otherwise force Castro from … Read more
I dedicate this article to the former Cuban president, Fidel Castro, who passed on a few days ago. I was struck by the demise of Fidel Castro on November 25, 2016 to write an article about the legacy of a man. He left a contrasting legacy during his lifetime as a world renowned revolutionary. In … Read more
The world has lost a great hero and beacon of the struggle for true independence from the forces of oppression and neo-colonialism. Words cannot describe the worth of Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz. He was proud yet humble, poor materially but rich in spirit, affable yet courageous and a great warrior of unimaginable proportions. Arguably the … Read more
Former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan has described the late former Cuban leader Fidel Castro as a “friend” and one of Latin America’s most remarkable leaders. Mr Annan said this while mourning the death of Fidel Castro. “Today I mourn the loss of a friend, the late Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Securing the welfare … Read more
It appears the internet’s honeymoon phase with Justin Trudeau is officially over. While it once appeared as though the adored Canadian Prime Minister could do no wrong in the judgmental eyes of the internet, his statement on the passing of 90-year-old Fidel Castro changed all of that. After hearing news that the former Cuban leader … Read more
By Dr. Michael J. K. Bokor Sunday, November 27, 2016 Folks, a friend of mine sent me a private message, expressing serious concerns at the reaction of “Americans” to the death of Cuba’s Fidel Castro. He was unhappy that the “Americans” were jubilating instead of feeling sad at the loss of such an illustrious figure. … Read more
Overtime, states have opposed autocratic leaders who make decisions based solely on their philosophies and judgement, seldom accepting any ideologies besides theirs. El Comandante Fidel Castro, a Cuban politician and revolutionist governed the Republic of Cuba for 47 years, assumed position as Prime Minister from 1959 to 1976 and then as President from 1976 to … Read more
Cuba is mourning its revolutionary leader and former President Fidel Castro, whose death was announced late on Friday and has plunged the country into nine days of mourning. The body of the 90-year-old was due to be cremated at a private ceremony in Havana on Saturday. Some world leaders have been paying tribute to the … Read more
U. S. President Barack Obama has condoled the government and the people of Cuba on the death of its leader, Fidel Castro, who died on Friday at the age of 90 years. “Today, we offer our condolences to Fidel Castro’s family and our thoughts and prayers are with the Cuban people. “In the days ahead, … Read more
on behalf of Organization for the Victory of the People, Guyana, South America Fidel Castro can never die. Today he departed the physical plane but he will live on forever. His intellectual prowess and wisdom were extraordinary among mortals. His legacy and influence is global and monumental. This humble man, from a small Caribbean country, … Read more
Cuba’s former leader Fidel Castro was a “brutal dictator”, US President-elect Donald Trump has said, hours after the 90-year-old’s death was announced. Mr Trump, who takes office in January, said he hoped Cubans could move towards a freer future. Castro came to power in 1959 and ushered in a Communist revolution. He defied the US … Read more
Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro was a legendary survivor — besting what Cuban officials say were more than 600 attempts to kill him. He lived much of his long life in the spotlight — and much of it in the crosshairs — surviving a half century of assassination plots. Castro died Friday, his brother Raul … Read more
The death of Cuban leader Fidel Castro prompted celebrations among the country’s exiles in Miami , but expressions of sorrow from several current af former world leaders. Former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev on Saturday hailed Castro, who died aged 90 on Friday, for “strengthening” his island nation. “Fidel stood up and strengthened his country during … Read more
On Friday November 25, Fidel Castro, the leader of the Cuba Revolution, passed away. His death was reported in a televised message by his brother Raul. “The commander in chief of the Cuban revolution died at 22:29 hours this evening [03:29 UK time, Saturday],” he said before adding his brother’s immortal words: “Hasta la Victoria … Read more
Vodafone Ghana’s Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Yolanda Cuba, has expressed concern over the introduction and implementation of Interconnect Clearinghouse (ICH) in the country by the National Communication Authority (NCA), arguing that ICH operation would rather overburden consumers. According to her, telcos would be forced to charge customers extra since they can’t bear all the costs … Read more
Fidel Castro, Cuba’s former president and leader of the Communist revolution, has died aged 90, his brother has said. “The commander in chief of the Cuban revolution died at 22:29 hours this evening (03:29 GMT Saturday),” President Raul Castro said. Fidel Castro ruled Cuba as a one-party state for almost 50 years before Raul took … Read more
Fidel Castro, Cuba’s former president and leader of the Communist revolution, has died aged 90, his brother has said. “The commander in chief of the Cuban revolution died at 22:29 hours this evening (03:29 GMT Saturday),” President Raul Castro said. Fidel Castro ruled Cuba as a one-party state for almost 50 years before Raul took … Read more
Fidel Castro, Cuba’s former president and leader of the Communist revolution, has died aged 90, state TV has announced. It provided no further details. Fidel Castro ruled Cuba as a one-party state for almost half a century before handing over the powers to his brother Raul in 2008. His supporters praised him as a man … Read more