In Africa, as in Cuba, the late Fidel Castro was both loved and despised. In all, Castro leaves a complicated legacy in Africa. Before the offensive, Castro visited the region and tried to enlist Ethiopia, Somalia and Yemen in a socialist federation. By March 1978, Somali troops suffered heavy defeats and were driven back to where they started the offensive. VOA's English to Africa, Portuguese to Africa, Horn of Africa, Swahili and Somali Services contributed to this article.

Source: Ethiopian News November 30, 2016 02:39 UTC