Vice President Jessica Alupo joins Algeria’s Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Mourad Amokrane, his family and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Haruna Kasolo in cutting a cake to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of Algeria’s Glorious Revolution.

 

Diplomats, government officials, members of the business community and other invited guests gathered in Kampala to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of Algeria’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954.

Celebrations to mark the day were held on Monday 2, November 2026 in Kololo, Kampala.

The celebrations, hosted by the Embassy of Algeria in Uganda, brought together Uganda’s Vice President Jessica Alupo, who represented President Yoweri Museveni, members of government, heads of diplomatic missions and representatives of international organisations.

Algeria’s Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Mourad Amokrane, welcomed the guests, describing the anniversary as an opportunity to reflect on the country’s historic struggle for freedom, dignity and self-determination.

The occasion commemorated the outbreak of the Algerian Revolution on November 1, 1954, when the National Liberation Front (FLN) launched an armed struggle against French colonial rule. The liberation struggle culminated in Algeria attaining independence on July 5, 1962.

In his address, Ambassador Amokrane highlighted the longstanding friendship between Uganda and Algeria, rooted in shared Pan-African ideals, solidarity and a common history of liberation.

He called for stronger economic cooperation, identifying opportunities in agriculture, energy, mining, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure and tourism.

The Ambassador also highlighted Algeria’s contribution to Uganda’s education sector, revealing that more than 600 Ugandan students had benefited from Algerian scholarship programmes over the past three years.

Speaking on behalf of President Museveni, Vice President Alupo congratulated Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and the people of Algeria on the anniversary.

She praised Algeria’s contribution to Africa’s liberation struggles and welcomed a $5 million grant towards the construction of a Muslim Leadership Training Institute in Uganda.

Alupo reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in trade, investment, education and other areas of mutual interest.

The celebrations provided an opportunity for diplomatic engagement and renewed calls for stronger Uganda-Algeria cooperation.

Below are some of the personalities who graced the celebrations.

 

 

 

MPs Hon Hon. Marshall Godfrey Alenyo (R) and Andrew Ojok Oulanyah (C)