Algeria Supports African Liberation Museum to Preserve the Continent’s Anti-Colonial History
Algeria has pledged financial and material support for the Museum of African Liberation in Harare, Zimbabwe. The project aims to preserve Africa’s history of resistance against colonial rule. The announcement came on 10 November 2026. Major-General (Retired) Abdel Hallouz, Director-General of Algeria’s Agency of International Cooperation for Solidarity and Development (AICA), made the pledge during a meeting with the Institute of African Knowledge (INSTAK). Algeria plans to support the museum’s completion. It also plans to build a monument on a one-acre site and donate historical artefacts and documents. New Ziana also reported these commitments.
Algeria’s pledge carries special meaning for Africa’s liberation history. The country fought a long war against French colonial rule before gaining independence in 1962. Its planned monument and historical records will help preserve this struggle for future generations. The museum aims to bring together the stories of African countries and liberation movements. Zimba News also highlights the three areas of Algeria’s support. This effort connects with the Algiers Declaration, which calls for stronger African museums, memorials and archives. It also supports the preservation of historical records and the return of cultural items taken during colonial rule. These efforts matter because Africa must protect its history and pursue justice for colonial crimes.
The Algerian delegation also discussed plans to cooperate on building a school in Gokwe, Zimbabwe. This adds education to the areas of cooperation between the two countries. The Museum of African Liberation forms part of Liberation City, an initiative led by INSTAK. It seeks to document Africa’s liberation struggles and honour those who fought for independence. Algeria’s pledge will add its own records and experiences to this shared history. However, the promised funds, monument and artefacts have not yet been delivered. Their completion will depend on the next stages of the project. As more African countries contribute, the museum can become a place for learning and research. It can also help younger generations understand the struggles that shaped the continent. Africa must preserve its own records and tell its history from the perspective of its people.
