Algiers (MFA Somalia) – The State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Ali Mohamed Omar, participated on Sunday in the International Conference on Criminalizing Colonialism in Africa, held in Algiers from 30 November to 1 December.

The conference brings together African nations that experienced colonial rule, aiming to strengthen international recognition of colonial-era violations and promote concrete mechanisms for reparations to address longstanding historical injustices.

Participants are expected to finalize the draft of the “Algeria Declaration,” a comprehensive document reflecting the conference’s main recommendations and conclusions.

The finalized “Algiers Declaration” will be submitted to the African Union Summit in February 2026, where member states will consider adopting it as an official reference document for recording colonial-era crimes and recognizing their lasting impact across the African continent.