According to a prominent Rwandan government official, the creation of the Museum of African Liberation will be a game-changer in empowering Africans to write their own history.
Retired Major General Albert Murasira, the visiting Rwandan Minister of Defence, praised the Institute of African Knowledge (INSTAK) for a stellar job in driving the project on Tuesday after seeing the Museum of African Liberation in Warren Park, Harare.
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Rtd Major Gen Murasira stated that significant progress had been made in documenting African history, which is one of the most important topics in Africans’ lives.
INSTAK CEO Ambassador Kwame Muzawazi said contracted businesses were now working around the clock to ensure the project’s success, with road network development ongoing and boreholes excavated to assure continuous water supply.
Ambassador Muzawazi praised Rwanda for reacting favourably to the museum’s request for building.
Rwanda has agreed to contribute artefacts and records to the museum’s Rwandan component, according to INSTAK. INSTAK was also looking into a joint promotion of the museum and project in East Africa, according to Muzawazi.
“We want to congratulate President Mnangagwa for being a leader who listens to his fellow leaders across Africa, which is one of the thrusts of the New Dispensation of participating in Pan-African projects.” Muzawazi further stated.
This year is the Pan-African Year of Arts, Culture, and Heritage, which aims to “use our past to unlock development potential,” according to him.
The Golden Quarry dumpsite is presently being recovered to make room for luxury flats, a five-star hotel, entertainment and theme parks, and shopping malls, with plans to build an access bridge connecting the Museum of African Liberation to the National Heroes Acre.
The Museum of African Liberation is a non-profit organization dedicated to telling African tales through the eyes of Africans.
The Rwandan Defense Minister made time to water a Mukamba tree beside the Rwandan flag at the museum, which was just planted by the Rwandan Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mr James Musoni.
