President Nandi-Ndaitwah spent her Sunday paying respect to the brave fighters who died, bringing freedom to the Southern African Development Community. March 23 marks Southern Africa Liberation Day each year, when people across the region remember those who gave their lives for liberty. This special day looks back at the 1988 battle of Cuito Cuanavale, which happened in Angola. During this fight, Angolan soldiers joined with Cuban forces against South African troops during apartheid times.
The president spoke highly of many freedom fighters in her statement. She praised the People's Armed Forces for the Liberation of Angola, Cuban international forces, and the People's Liberation Army of Namibia under Swapo. Her thanks also went to Zanu-PF, the ANC, Frelimo, and others who fought apartheid rule. Their combined efforts helped free Namibia, South Africa, and all southern African nations from oppression.
Nandi-Ndaitwah asked all Namibians to protect the freedom and peace they currently enjoy. As Namibia's new leader, she promised to keep working closely with other SADC countries. Together, they will push forward with plans that help everyone in the region, both today and for years ahead. The president ended her message by wishing everyone in the SADC community a happy Southern Africa Liberation Day.
The president spoke highly of many freedom fighters in her statement. She praised the People's Armed Forces for the Liberation of Angola, Cuban international forces, and the People's Liberation Army of Namibia under Swapo. Her thanks also went to Zanu-PF, the ANC, Frelimo, and others who fought apartheid rule. Their combined efforts helped free Namibia, South Africa, and all southern African nations from oppression.
Nandi-Ndaitwah asked all Namibians to protect the freedom and peace they currently enjoy. As Namibia's new leader, she promised to keep working closely with other SADC countries. Together, they will push forward with plans that help everyone in the region, both today and for years ahead. The president ended her message by wishing everyone in the SADC community a happy Southern Africa Liberation Day.
