Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi Joins Kiir at Peace Rally in Kuajok ‎

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‎ South Sudan Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi Akol joined President Salva Kiir Mayardit at a peace rally in Kuajok on Saturday, where leaders urged residents to embrace peace and unity ahead of South Sudan's planned general elections in December 2026. ‎ ‎Speaking to a large crowd gathered in the state capital, Hussein praised the people of Warrap for the warm welcome they gave President Kiir despite heavy rains. He said the turnout reflected the population's commitment to peace, stability, and national unity. ‎ ‎The vice president encouraged communities across Warrap State to avoid communal violence and work together to maintain peaceful coexistence as the country prepares for the upcoming elections. ‎ ‎VP. Hussein also highlighted the need to expand access to higher education. He reiterated his support for the establishment of public universities in Kuajok and Aweil, saying many students face difficulties accessing university education due to the lack of institutions closer t...
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‎Somalia: Kiswahili/Swahili Joins Somali Classrooms as Somalia Eyes Closer East African Cooperation

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Somalia President Hon. Sheikh Mohamud.


‎Mogadishu, October 8, 2025  

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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). 

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‎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. 

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“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. 

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

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‎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. 

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‎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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