Luanda, March 24 (RHC)-- The victory of Cuito Cuanavale, which this Sunday turned 26, was crucial to maintain the sovereign of Angola and contributed to the liberation of Namibia and Zimbabwe, governor of the province Cuando Cubango.

Higinio Carneiro affirmed during his participation in the international conference for the 26th anniversary of the Cuito Cuanavale victory. Carneiro recalled that the actions carried out in Cuito Cuanavale by Cuban troops, were an important part of the history of Africa and the world. The conference was aimed at informing all Angolese people on this struggle in which Cuba played a decisive role. The historical triumph was achieved on March 23rd, 1988, and from that moment on, the racists of Pretoria were forced to sign agreements, where Angola, Cuba, South Africa and the U.S. were involved.

Due to this battle, South Africans abandoned the territory of Angola, accepted the elections in Namibia and consequently, later proclaimed its independence.  For South Africa, this victory represented a democratic opening, which led to the elimination of Apartheid.