Zimbabwe has announced its intention to host the 2027 African Union Mid-Term Review at the Museum of African Liberation in Harare, positioning the country as both a guardian of African history and a hub for continental dialogue.
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon Murwira confirmed the bid during a site visit on Monday, saying the initiative reflects Zimbabwe’s constitutional obligation to uphold pan-African values.
“We are bidding for many things, and that’s one of the bids that we are making, and we hope to be successful. Zimbabwe’s constitution directs us to be pan-African, and our Africa First policy ensures that this is not just in speech but in deed. The Museum of African Liberation is one of the symbols of contributing to Africa’s story. A story which is not written is not a story,” he said.
The Museum of African Liberation, still under development, has already attracted endorsements from continental leaders, including former African Union Commission Chairperson Dr Nkosazana Dhlamini-Zuma, who described it as a vital institution for safeguarding Africa’s liberation legacy.
Officials say hosting the AU review at the site would not only celebrate the museum’s cultural and historical significance but also demonstrate Zimbabwe’s readiness to provide world-class facilities for international engagements.
The project aligns with the National Development Strategy One (NDS1), which prioritises infrastructure development as a key driver towards transforming Zimbabwe into an upper-middle-income society by 2030.
If successful, the bid would reinforce Harare’s role in Africa’s diplomatic landscape while elevating the Museum of African Liberation as a living centre of memory, dialogue, and pan-Africanism.
