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Protecting Somalia’s documentary heritage: UNESCO supports Somali memory institutions
The UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa, in collaboration with the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, concluded a National Workshop on the Memory of the World (MoW) Programme, held from 7 to 9 June 2026 in Mogadishu, Somalia.
The UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa and Somalia's Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism held a National Workshop on the Memory of the World Programme from June 7 to 9, 2026, in Mogadishu, involving 25 experts from key memory institutions.
What was announced
- The workshop aimed to build national capacity for preserving Somalia's documentary heritage.
- Participants included representatives from major institutions like the National Library and Radio Mogadishu.
- Radio Mogadishu Archive, holding approximately 45,000 audio tapes, was highlighted for its national significance and urgent preservation needs.
“the preservation of this archive is not merely a technical responsibility – it is a national duty grounded in protecting our identity, preserving our”
Why this matters: This initiative is crucial for safeguarding Somalia's cultural identity and ensuring access to its historical records.
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The UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa, in collaboration with the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, concluded a National Workshop on the Memory of the World (MoW) Programme, held from 7 to 9 June 2026 in Mogadishu, Somalia.
The workshop, made possible with the support of the Government of Japan through the Japan Funds-in-Trust (JFIT) initiative, brought together 25 experts from key memory institutions across Somalia, marking an important step to preserve and provide access to Somalia’s documentary heritage.
Building national capacity for documentary heritage
Participants were drawn from memory institutions across the country including the National Library, Archives, National Commission for UNESCO, Somali Academy of Science, Culture and Arts (SOMASCA), Radio Mogadishu, Somali Language Academy, Somali National Theater, and the Archive Unit of the Office of the President among others. The training introduced them to the history, mission, and governance of the UNESCO MoW Programme, and the nomination process for the International MoW Register.
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