Could Turkish Become Somalia’s Second Language?

The Turkish language in Somalia is growing fast. An estimated 100,000 Somalis can now speak it. That number keeps rising, according to language educators in Mogadishu. Turkish-run schools are expanding across the capital. Meanwhile, business ties with Turkish companies are fueling new demand for the language. The Big Question: The rise of the Turkish language […] The post Could Turkish Becom

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The Big Question:

The rise of the Turkish language in Somalia raises a real question: Could it eventually replace Arabic as the country’s default second language?

An estimated 100,000 Somalis can now speak Turkish. That number is growing fast, according to language educators in Mogadishu. Turkish-run schools are expanding across the capital. Meanwhile, business ties with Turkish companies are fueling new demand for the language.

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