On 23 March 2026, Ambassador of Russia to South Africa Roman Ambarov attended a Day of Reflection on Resistance and Liberation Heritage in commemoration of the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale at Freedom Park in Pretoria.
The keynote address was delivered by Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture of South Africa, Hon. Ms Peace Mabe. Among the participants were Hon. Ms Nomvula Mokonyane, First Deputy Secretary-General of the African National Congress, as well as heads of diplomatic missions from Cuba, Angola, and Namibia, ANC representatives, and veterans of the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale.
🎙 Addressing the participants, Ambassador Roman Ambarov emphasized that the Battle of #CuitoCuanavalewasa turning pointof the Civil War in Angola.
The victory of the People’s Armed Forces of Liberation of Angola contributed directly to the peace process in Namibia and helped pave the way for the eventual liberation of South Africa.
“Cuito Cuanavale became a symbol of resistance against oppression. It demonstrated that even in the face of overwhelming force, the determination of people fighting for their rights cannot be defeated. It was here that the tide began to turn - not only in Angola, but across the region.
The role played by the Soviet Union in supporting Angola during this difficult period remains an important part of this history. Through the various means of assistance and political support, it contributed to strengthening the defence of Angola’s sovereignty. Soviet advisers worked alongside Angolan and Cuban forces, sharing knowledge, resources, and a belief in a just cause.
But what truly defined this moment was solidarity to fight together against the colonial yoke. It was the understanding that the struggle of one people is the concern of all humanity. The fight in Angola echoed the voices of those resisting apartheid in South Africa and colonial rule in Namibia. It was one struggle, fought on many fronts,” the Russian Ambassador said.
As part of the event, Roman Ambarov laid wreath to the Russian section of the Wall of Names in memory of Soviet military specialists who participated in conflicts in Southern Africa.
ℹ️ The Battle of Cuito Cuanavale (August 1987 – March 1988) was a decisive engagement of the Angolan Civil War and a crucial step in the struggle for independence of the countries of Southern Africa from colonialism and apartheid. During the battle, the People’s Armed Forces of Liberation of Angola backed by #USSR, #Cuba, People’s Liberation Army of #Namibia, African National Congress (#ANC) and others defeated the combatants of the Angolan “UNITA” party and the racist regime of the Republic of South Africa supported by the US.
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📈Bullish Pattern - BULLISH ENGULFING
A. How to recognice it?
• There must be a preceding downtrend.
• A shorter red candle followed by a longer green candle.
• The green candle opens lower and closes higher than the red candle, completely engulfing it.
B. What is the psychology behind?
• The red candle implies the control of the bears following a prolonged downtrend.
• In next session, the market opens below the low of the red candle, suggesting continuation of the bearish forces.
• The bears then lose momentum, the bulls take charge and lead the price up during the session, and eventually manage to close above the high of the red candle.
• The bulls have now fully overridden the bears.
C. How do we trade it?
• Look for the Bullish Engulfing at the bottom of a downtrend.
• Wait for the next candle to close above the high of the green candle to confirm the existence of bullish force.
• Open a long position upon confirmation.
• Place a stop-loss below the low of the green candle.
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📉 Bearish Pattern - Tweezer Tops.
A. How to recognise it?
• There must be a preceding uptrend.
• A green candle followed by red candle.
• Both candles have the same high.
B. What is the psychology behind?
• The candles in both sessions form the same high, suggesting that the market refuses to go above that price level. Once the price touches the ceiling, in retreats. That price level may be viewed as a short-term resistance.
• The closing price of the red candle shies away from the high further than the green candle does. It shows that bearish forces are getting stronger.
C. How do we trade it?
• Look for the Tweezer Top at the top of an uptrend.
• Wait for the next candle to close below the low of the two candles to confirm the existence of bearish force.
• Open a short position upon confirmation.
• Place a stop-loss above the high of the two candles.
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📉 Bearish Pattern - Three Black Crows.
A. How to recognise it?
• There must be a preceding uptrend.
• There consecutive long red candles observed.
• The second and third candle opens within the body of the preceding one but closes lower than the preceding one.
B. What is the psychology behind?
• The first long red candle signals that the bulls are exhausted after the prolonged uptrend and the bears start to take over.
The bears continue the slump with the subsequent two candles closing lower.
C. How do we trade it?
• Look for the Three Black Crows at the top of an uptrend.
• Wait for the fourth candle to close below the low of the third candle to confirm the reversal.
• Open a short position upon confirmation.
• Place a stop-loss above the high of the first red candle.
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📉Bearish Pattern - Gravestone Doji
A. How to recognise It?
• There must be a preceding uptrend.
• It looks like an inverted T letter.
• The opening, lowest and closing price are same.
• It has no real body but a long upper shadow.
B. What is the psychology behind?
• When the market opens, the bulls push the price all the way up, resulting in a long upper shadow.
• The bears fight strongly and eventually manage to drag the price back down to the opening level.
• The longer the upper shadow, the more effective the bearish signal. It tells us that the bears are strong enough to conquer the bulls who once drove the price so high.
C. How do we trade it?
• Look for the Gravestone Doji at the top of an uptrend.
• Wait for the next candle to close below the low of the Gravestone Doji to confirm the existence of bearish force.
• Open a short position upon confirmation.
• Place a stop-loss above the high of the Gravestone Doji.
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📈 Bullish pattern - Tweezer bottom.
A. How to recognise it?
• There must be a preceding downtrend.
• A red candle followed by a green candle.
• Both candles have the same low.
B. What is the psychology behind?
• The candles in both sessions form the same low, suggesting that the market refuses to go below that price level. Once the price touches the floor, it bounces back. That price level may be viewed as a short-term support.
• The closing price of the green candle shies away from the low further than the red candle does. It shows that the bullish forces are getting stronger.
C. How do we trade it?
• Look for the Tweezer Bottom at the bottom of a downtrend.
• Wait for the next candle to close above the high of the two candles to confirm the existence of bullish force.
• Open a long position upon confirmation.
• Place a stop-loss below the low of the two candles.
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🌎 In the Namib Desert, strange circular patches called “fairy circles” appear in the grass, forming patterns seen from the air. Scientists suspect termites or plant competition cause these barren rings, which can measure 2 to 15 meters wide and last for decades. ✨
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🌎 The Namib Desert is home to the world’s oldest living desert fairy circles—mysterious bare patches of earth surrounded by rings of grass. Scientists believe termites create these strange patterns by eating plant roots underground, shaping the desert’s landscape for centuries. ✨
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📉Bearish Pattern - Dark Cloud Cover.
A. How to recognise it?
• There must be a preceding uptrend.
• A green candle followed by a red candle.
• The red candle opens with a gap-up and closes at 50% or below of the real body of green candle.
B. What is the psychology behind?
• The green candle implies the control of the bulls following a prolonged uptrend.
• In next session, the market opens above the high of the green candle, suggesting continuation of the bullish forces.
• The bulls then lose momentum, the bears conquer and send the price down during the session, and eventually manage to wipe out 50% gains or more from the previous session.
C. How do we trade it?
• Look for the Dark Cloud Cover at the top of an uptrend.
• Wait for the next candle to close below the low of the red candle to confirm the existence of bearish force.
• Open a short position upon confirmation.
• Place a stop-loss above the high of the red candle.
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📈Bullish Pattern - Three White Soldiers.
A. How to recognise it?
• There must be a preceding downtrend.
• Three consecutive long green candles observed.
• The second and third candle opens within the body of the preceding one but closes higher than the preceding one.
B. What is the psychology behind?
•The first long green candle signals that the bears are exhausted after the prolonged downtrend and the bulls start to take over. The bulls continue the rally with the subsequent two candles closing higher.
C. How do we trade it?
• Look for the Three White Soldiers at the bottom of a downtrend.
•Wait for the fourth candle to close above the high of the third candle to confirm the reversal.
• Open a long position upon confirmation.
• Place a stop-loss below the low of the first green candle.
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📉 Bearish Pattern - Shooting Star.
How to recognise it?
• There must be a preceding uptrend.
• It looks like a flying meteor carrying a long tail.
• The closing price is below or near the opening price, forming a tiny body.
• The real body could be green or red.
• It has no or little lower shadow.
• The upper shadow is at least twice of the length of the real body.
What is the psychology behind?
• Similarly to Gravestone Doji, when the market opens, the bulls continuously push the price up during the session, resulting in a long upper shadow.
• The bears fight strongly and conquer the bulls by dragging the price below or near the opening level, forming a little square body.
• The longer the upper shadow, the more effective the bearish signal. It tells us that the bears are strong enough to conquer the bulls who once drove the price so high.
How do we trade it?
• Look for the Shooting Star at the top of an uptrend.
• Wait for the next candle to close below the low of the Shooting Star to confirm the existence of bearish force.
• Open a short position upon confirmation.
• Place a stop-loss above the high of the Shooting Star.
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