Mogadishu, Somalia — Deputy Prime Minister Concludes Regional Somali Language Academy Conference. Mogadishu, Somalia — The Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H. E.
Salah Ahmed Jama, presided over the closing ceremony of the Regional Somali Language Academy (AGA) conference on Thursday, February 9, 2026.
The event, which took place in Mogadishu and spanned four days, focused on the future of the Somali language and involved scholars, dignitaries, and cultural envoys. During the conference, participants engaged in discussions centered around the standardization and advancement of the Somali language.
Key topics included strengthening linguistic research capabilities, preserving cultural heritage, and fostering collaboration among member states under the AGA.
The event showcased the cross — border significance of the academy’s mission, with regional delegates from Ethiopia and Kenya also in attendance.
The closing session included the participation of high — ranking officials, including Federal Minister of Education H.
E. Farah Abdulkadir.
The Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Somali Region within Ethiopia, Salad Dhagar Yusuf, and Kenyan envoy Ali Afey were among the regional delegates present, emphasizing the international nature of the conference.
Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama formally concluded the proceedings, which resulted in the issuance of a comprehensive communiqué. This document outlines the academy’s strategic roadmap for the next three years, setting clear goals for the preservation and promotion of the language across East Africa.
The leadership of the academy, including Chairman Ma’allin Said Salah and Deputy Chairman Ismail Abdi Ahmed, expressed their commitment to implementing the resolutions agreed upon during the conference.
Further details on the specific goals and strategies outlined in the communiqué are expected to be released in the coming days.
The success of the conference is seen as a significant step towards the continued development and recognition of the Somali language within the region.
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Source: sonna.
