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Originally published by Citizen DigitalOctober 9, 2025
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Somalia to add Swahili to its national curriculum

President Mohamud said Swahili should also be taught at schools and universities...
✨ Key Highlights
Somalia plans to introduce Swahili into its national curriculum, as announced by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at the East African Community (EAC) summit in Mogadishu. This move aims to integrate Somalia further into the region after joining the EAC last year.
- Swahili is planned to be taught at schools and universities in Somalia, potentially replacing English in some contexts.
- President Mohamud stated that adopting Swahili is crucial for Somalia's integration into the EAC, which it joined last year to boost economic growth.
- English is currently the language of instruction for most subjects in Somalia's secondary schools, while Arabic is the only compulsory second language taught.
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