SPLM Reaffirms Commitment to Peace, Unity, and Democratic Transition in Christmas Message ‎

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‎Juba, December 24, 2025 ‎The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to peace, unity, and a democratic future for South Sudan in a Christmas message issued by its Secretary General, Dr. Akol Paul Koordit. ‎ In the message dated 24 December 2025, released by the Office of the Secretary General at the SPLM National Secretariat, the ruling party extended warm Christmas greetings to South Sudanese citizens at home and in the diaspora, calling on the nation to reflect on shared values of peace, compassion, and national cohesion. ‎ “Christmas is a sacred season that calls upon us to reflect on the enduring values of peace, unity, compassion, and service,” the message reads. ‎ Peace, Elections, and National Cohesion ‎ Dr. Koordit emphasized that these values form the foundation upon which the SPLM was established and continues to guide its responsibility to serve the people and the country. ‎ The SPLM reiterated its dedication to: ‎ Peace and inclus...

‎Somalia: Kiswahili/Swahili Joins Somali Classrooms as Somalia Eyes Closer East African Cooperation


Somalia President Hon. Sheikh Mohamud.


‎Mogadishu, October 8, 2025  

In a landmark decision, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has announced that Swahili will be formally introduced into Somalia’s education curriculum, strengthening the country’s integration into the the East African Community (EAC). 

‎Somalia, which joined the EAC in early 2024, will now teach Swahili alongside its existing official languages Somali, Arabic, and English. 


 The move reflects Mogadishu’s strategic vision to align more closely with its regional neighbors and strengthen cultural and economic ties. 

“Adopting Swahili is important for our integration into the region,” President Mohamud declared at the EAC summit in Mogadishu. 


‎Why This Matters

‎Regional unity & identity: Swahili is already an official language of the EAC, used across East Africa to facilitate communication, trade, and cultural exchange. 

‎Practical benefits: Many Somalis in Kenya and Tanzania already speak Swahili fluently. The official recognition will formalize that connection. 

‎Education & diplomacy: The Somali National University and other institutions have been urged to emphasize Swahili development. Officials say it could eventually replace English in regional conferences. 

‎Challenges Ahead

While the decision is ambitious, the path will not be easy. Somalia must:


  • ‎Train teachers and produce relevant Swahili textbooks
  • ‎Integrate Swahili into primary, secondary, and tertiary education levels
  • ‎Manage resistance from those who see English or Arabic as more advantageous

‎Still, for many regional observers, Somalia’s adoption of Swahili signals a turn toward deeper East African cooperation and integration.

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