Long live the Cuban Revolution. Long live comrade Fidel Castro... Cuban internationalists have done so much for African independence, freedom, and justice. We admire the sacrifices of the Cuban people in maintaining their independence and sovereignty in the face of a vicious imperialist campaign designed to destroy the advances of the Cuban revolution. We too want to control our destiny... There can be no surrender. It is a case of freedom or death. The Cuban revolution has been a source of inspiration to all freedom-loving people.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mandela praises the Cuban Revolution and Castro for aiding African independence and inspiring freedom fighters with their resistance to imperialism.
- In plain terms
- Cuba helped Africa and showed that countries can fight for their freedom.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge international solidarity in freedom struggles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who are your international allies?
- What defines a just revolution?
Another view
Praise for other regimes may invite diplomatic friction.
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