ANGOLA AND NAMIBIA PLAN TO CONSTRUCT CASSINGA MONUMENTS

Plans agreed for construction of cassinga monuments by both African nations.

The both nations has agreed plans to construct a cassinga monuments in two different localities. Meanwhile, the monuments will be located in Huíla Province and Chetequera in Cunene Province. It will also aim to honour the victims of the Cassinga massacre which occur on May 4, 1978.

The project is aim to boost the relation between the both nation as well as promote a good culture and understanding. During a joint meeting between both nation presidents in Windhoek, it was announce.

Namibian President Hage Geingob said “I can imagine the pain and emotion those of you who went through the event may feel at this point in time. He also said the physical and psychological scars left by this hellish attack continue to haunt us to this day.”

The Cassinga and Chetequera survivors are to leave for Angola on Tuesday to go and visit the massacre sites. Angola President receive the First Degree Order Medal, the highest award in Namibia. It was due to his contribution to its struggle for national liberation, peace, security, freedom, justice and independence.

Angolan President Joao Lourenço said “I express, on behalf of the Angolan people, the executive and on my own. He also said i am deeply gratitude for having distinguished me with the highest decoration of your country.”

Construction will kick-off after the preliminary stage is complete.

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