Zimbabwe has submitted a bid to host the African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in 2027, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon Murwira has revealed.
Speaking during a tour of the Museum of African Liberation in Harare yesterday, Prof Murwira said the bid was part of a broader strategy by Zimbabwe to position itself on the international stage.
The minister noted that the country had already launched several other bids, including its candidature for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term.
“We are bidding for many things, and that’s one of the bids we are making. We hope to be successful,” he said.
If the AU summit is awarded to Zimbabwe, it will give African leaders an opportunity to witness the completion of the Museum of African Liberation, which is scheduled to be finished by 2027.
The museum, Prof Murwira explained, is designed as a lasting monument to Africa’s liberation struggle and Zimbabwe’s role in safeguarding the continent’s history.
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Quoting the Constitution, he stressed that Zimbabwe is guided by pan-African principles, pointing to Section 12(2), which obliges the country to uphold pan-African values. “Our Africa First policy is a direct response to that constitutional directive,” he said.
According to Prof Murwira, the museum reflects President Mnangagwa’s commitment to ensuring Africa tells its own story.
“The story of Africa must be documented by Africans. A story that is unwritten is easily forgotten, but when it is recorded, it becomes eternal,” he said.
He likened the preservation of African liberation history to the endurance of written texts such as the Bible, which has remained relevant for over two millennia because it was recorded.
“It is vital that Africa codifies its history through institutions, infrastructure, and programmes that give our story permanence,” he added.
Prof Murwira further described the Museum of African Liberation as a symbol of Zimbabwe’s dedication to the continent, crediting President Mnangagwa for prioritizing the protection of Africa’s cultural and historical legacy.
“This is the story we are seeing here. The President’s leadership reflects true dedication to Africa,” he said.
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