Namibia has voiced strong opposition to the United States' decision to reinstate Cuba on the list of states that promote terrorism, with the ruling SWAPO party labeling the move as "illegal, unjustifiable, and devoid of any international legal foundation."

The decision, made by President Donald Trump on his first day in office, reverses the Obama administration's 2015 move to remove Cuba from the list. The "Cuba Restricted List" prohibits US financial transactions with Cuban firms associated with the military, and has been widely criticized as a relic of the Cold War era.

Namibia's stance is significant, given its long-standing friendship with Cuba. The two nations have enjoyed close ties since Namibia's independence in 1990, with Cuba providing significant support to the African country's liberation struggle. In a statement, Charles Mubita, the deputy secretary for information for the SWAPO party, emphasized Cuba's "impeccable record of supporting the world's oppressed, exploited, and downtrodden peoples" since gaining its independence.

Mubita also noted that Cuba has consistently supported Namibia's own struggle for freedom and self-determination, and that the US sanctions have had a devastating impact on the Cuban people. "For over 60 years, the people of Cuba have been subjected to unilateral sanctions and illegal economic blockades by the US and its allies," he said.

Namibia's President Nangolo Mbumba had previously reaffirmed his country's commitment to supporting Cuba during a meeting with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez in Havana last December. Mbumba stated that Namibia would continue to push for the unconditional lifting of the unilateral economic blockade imposed on Cuba by the US.

The development is seen as a significant setback to international efforts to promote justice and unity, and has sparked concerns about the implications of Trump's "America-First" agenda on global relations. The move has also raised questions about the US's commitment to multilateralism and cooperation, particularly in the wake of its withdrawal from several international agreements.

As the international community grapples with the implications of Trump's decision, Namibia's stance serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of solidarity and cooperation in the face of unilateralism and aggression. The African nation's unwavering support for Cuba is a testament to the enduring power of international friendship and cooperation, and a rebuke to the divisive and isolationist tendencies of the Trump administration.