Nigeria, Oct. 29 -- Nigeria and the majority of other UN members have voted for an end to the US embargo on Cuba, which is crippling the country.

The resolution passed on Wednesday with 130 countries in favour. This included a majority of African countries. Morocco was the only African country that voted in support of the blockade. PREMIUM TIMES previously reported the strong historical and bilateral ties between Cuba and African states.

A total of 17 countries opposed the resolution, including the US and Israel. Also, 25 countries abstained, including Germany and Italy, which had previously voted in favour.

This resolution has been put forward and approved annually since 1992. Last year, more than 160 countries backed the proposal. Al...