Pan African Movement

SOLIDARITY STATEMENT CONDEMNING THE UNILATERAL COERCIVE MEASURES AND "ENERGY SIEGE" AGAINST THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA

The Pan African Movement - Uganda National Chapter joins the international solidarity and the African Union in firmly rejecting the recent unilateral coercive measures adopted by the United States government on May 1, 2026. These actions represent another calculated escalation of the long-standing economic blockade and constitute nothing less than just a "collective punishment" against the sovereign people of Cuba.

The Executive Order issued on May 1 is not a mere diplomatic gesture; it is a systematic attempt to paralyze the Cuban economy. By targeting broad sectors, including energy, mining, and financial services, the U.S. government is intentionally creating a humanitarian catastrophe. The timing of this announcement, coinciding with International Workers' Day, is a deliberate affront to the millions of Cubans and global citizens who stand for labor rights and national sovereignty.

We wish to inform the general public that these measures are extraterritorial in nature. They do not only affect Cuba; they threaten the sovereignty of third-party nations, including Uganda. By authorizing "secondary sanctions" against any foreign financial institution that facilitates trade with Cuba, the U.S. is attempting to dictate the foreign policy and economic choices of independent African states, in direct violation of the United Nations Charter and other bilateral arrangements of our respective countries.

It is important to note that the "Energy Siege" has already resulted in: Silencing factories and disrupting essential services, including hospitals and schools; Preventing the movement of basic goods and food supplies across the island; and Undermining the survival of a nation that has historically stood in solidarity with Africa's liberation and healthcare systems.

We also recall that Cuba has been a steadfast ally to the African continent, from the battlefields of Angola to the medical clinics of Uganda. We cannot remain silent while a sister nation is strangled by USA unilateralism.

Going forward,

1. We Call on the Government of Uganda, as a leader in the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), to formally denounce these measures at the United Nations.
2. We Urge Pan-Africanists and all people of conscience to reject the narrative of "national security threats" used to justify these sanctions. Cuba is a threat to no one; it is a beacon of South-South cooperation.
3. We Demand the immediate removal of Cuba from the "State Sponsors of Terrorism" list, a USA designation that is both arbitrary and used as a tool for financial strangulation.

The Pan African Movement Uganda National Chapter stands in unwavering solidarity with the Cuban people and pledge to move toe-to-toe in fight this targeted imperialism.

By,
Daniel Rugarama
National Executive Committee - Chairman
Chairman - Uganda Cuba Solidarity Movement

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