Uganda has hailed Algeria’s contribution to Africa’s liberation struggle and welcomed a $5 million grant from the North African country towards the construction of a Muslim Leadership Training Institute in Uganda.

Vice President Jessica Alupo made the remarks while delivering a statement on behalf of President Yoweri Museveni at celebrations marking the 72nd anniversary of Algeria’s Revolution and National Day in Kampala on November 2, 2026.

The event commemorated the outbreak of Algeria’s revolution on November 1, 1954, which paved the way for the country’s independence from French colonial rule.

Alupo congratulated Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the government and the people of Algeria, describing the revolution as a symbol of Pan-African resistance, courage and sacrifice that inspired liberation movements across the continent, including Uganda’s struggle for independence.

“Uganda will always honour the inspiration, contribution, solidarity and sacrifices of Algeria towards the African liberation,” she said.

$5 million grant for leadership institute

Alupo expressed Uganda’s appreciation to President Tebboune for the recent allocation of a $5 million grant to support the construction of the Muslim Leadership Training Institute in Uganda.

She said the initiative was a demonstration of strengthened bilateral relations between the two countries and would benefit the religious sector while promoting unity across other sectors.

The Vice President also commended Algeria for its continued support to Uganda’s education sector through annual undergraduate scholarships offered to Ugandan students.

The scholarships, managed through the Ministry of Education and Sports under bilateral agreements, cover disciplines including science and technology, engineering, medical sciences, architecture, urban planning, mathematics and computing.

Uganda, Algeria seek stronger economic ties

Alupo said Uganda and Algeria enjoyed excellent bilateral relations founded on shared Pan-African ideals, mutual respect and solidarity, as well as membership in regional and international organisations.

She noted that cooperation between the two countries continued to expand in political consultations, defence and security, education, energy and trade.

Uganda, she said, remained committed to deepening the partnership and looked forward to convening the next session of the Uganda-Algeria Joint Permanent Commission to translate strong political relations into tangible economic cooperation.

She also welcomed Algeria’s leadership on continental peace and security, its principled position on decolonisation and its role in financing African development through institutions such as the African Development Bank.

Alupo concluded by wishing Algeria continued peace, unity and prosperity, while reaffirming Uganda’s commitment to the longstanding friendship between the two countries.