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The Bandung Conference, also known as the Asian-African Conference, a meeting of Asian and African states that took place in Bandung, Java, Indonesia, from April 18 to April 24, 1955 be an inspirational initiative. Absolutely and undoubtedly the spirit and direction of the Bandung Conference, with its emphasis on solidarity, cooperation, and the pursuit of common interests among Asian and African nations, can serve as a valuable model for conferences in Africa and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Promotion of Afro-Asian Solidarity, Advocacy for Non-Aligned Movement, Advancement of cultural Decolonisation, Promotion of Economic Cooperation, Promotion of Independence and Sovereignty of all, Social Justice and Human Rights, peace and security of the region, agreement on nonintervention in internal political affairs of individual states, productive utilisation of natural resources, impactful impetus on higher education and research, meaningful attempts for the peaceful resolutions of disputes, total commitment to the UN Charter, the true adherence to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights are some key areas to be properly addressed. By addressing these key areas and following the spirit and direction of the Bandung Conference, African and OIC nations can creatively confront the challenges posed by aggressive intervention from the USA and its allies. Through unity, cooperation, and a commitment to shared principles and values, member states can assert their sovereignty, promote their interests, and contribute to a more just, equitable, and peaceful world order.

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7/7/2024, was a World Kiswahili Language Day as it was declared by the 41st General Conference of UNESCO in November 2021. Nonetheless, various Economic Blocs in Africa, particularly EAC where the usage is significant is yet to fully tap into the potential of the language to enhance regional integration. Have a read on my perspectives herein; The brief opines that there exists an opportunity for increased socio-economic development and advancement of strategic interests in Eastern Africa through increased adoption of Kiswahili language use policy and culture in the Africa continent. The over 100 million Kiswahili-speaking people in Africa have the potential to revitalize intra and inter-Africa regional trade. Yet only 30 % of African countries use Kiswahili as lingua franca. Therefore, there is a need for the EAC bloc to take advantage of its growing membership to promote the use of Kiswahili language as the continental lingua franca. The brief recommends the amendment of standing orders of conducting house business at the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) to make Kiswahili a working language of the assembly and the mobilization of resources to install language translation infrastructure in the chambers of the assembly. #EAC #Kiswahili #RegionalIntegration

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Did you know that Kiswahili is spoken by around 200 million people globally and is the most popular language in Africa, with 12% of the population speaking it. In this article we explore the role played by language to foster democratic features of inclusivity and diversity. Find out more in our latest Journal (si-ajis.org). #africanlanguages #Kiswahili

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Best Preserving the Mbara Language: Why We Must Keep This Indigenous Australian Language Alive The Mbara language is an indigenous lang... https://lnkd.in/dXSABfME #Mbara The Mbara language is an indigenous language spoken by the Mbara community, who reside in a specific geographical location. The Mbara language is unique to this community and plays a significant role in their cultural identity. Understanding the importance of preserving indigenous languages like Mbara is crucial in maintaining cultural diversity and heritage. The Mbara-speaking ... Read more