The Minister of Information Opens a National Workshop on the Protection of Somalia's Historical Heritage

Mogadishu – The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, Abdulfataax Qaasim Maxamuud, has opened the National Workshop on the UNESCO Memory of the World Program, which focuses on the protection and preservation of Somalia's historical heritage.

This workshop was organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in collaboration with the JFIT Program funded by the Government of Japan. Representatives from government agencies and stakeholders working on the preservation of history, culture, art, literature, and Somali heritage are participating.

Lea Simonini, representing UNESCO, stated that this program is crucial for understanding and enhancing Somalia's role in preserving historical memory.

The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Abdulfataax Qaasim Maxamuud, emphasized in his opening speech the importance of preserving national memory and the media heritage of the country, noting that the Archive of Radio Mogadishu is a living heritage that carries the history and existence of the Somali people and requires urgent preservation.

“This workshop on the preservation of memory comes at an opportune time; preserving the history contained in the National Archive is not just a technical task, but a national duty to safeguard the identity and history of the Somali people. The Archive of Radio Mogadishu is the home of the history of Somali art, culture, and nation-building, and it needs urgent preservation,” said Minister Abdulfataax.

The Minister also stated that the Ministry will focus on modernizing and preserving the Archive of Radio Mogadishu, in collaboration with UNESCO's Memory of the World Program.

This workshop, which will last for two days, strengthens both domestic and international efforts to preserve Somalia's historical archives, contributing to the global campaign for the protection of memory and human heritage led by UNESCO.