How did distant Cuba become one of Africa's most trusted allies in the fight for freedom? Cuba provided strong military, ideological, and humanitarian support to African liberation movements. Cuban soldiers fought alongside rebels in Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. They didn’t just supply weapons—they were on the front lines. Cuban doctors and teachers helped young nations build healthcare and education systems. How did Havana's support shape Africa's liberation history and impact the broader decolonization movement?