Tanzanian Ambassador Highlights Importance of Kiswahili Language Dar es Salaam – The Tanzanian Ambassador to Egypt, Mwanaidi Maajar, has emphasized the critical role of the Kiswahili language in promoting unity, cultural exchange, and economic development in Africa. During a recent meeting with senior Egyptian officials, Ambassador Maajar underscored that Kiswahili serves as a lingua franca for over 150 million people in East and Central Africa. It facilitates communication, fosters cultural understanding, and strengthens bonds among African nations. The Ambassador further highlighted the economic benefits of Kiswahili proficiency. She noted that it enhances business opportunities, promotes regional trade, and attracts foreign investment to Kiswahili-speaking countries. Ambassador Maajar called for increased collaboration between Tanzania and Egypt in promoting the teaching and learning of Kiswahili. She suggested establishing Kiswahili departments in Egyptian universities, hosting cultural exchange programs, and developing joint initiatives to promote Kiswahili in the region. The Egyptian officials expressed their support for strengthening Kiswahili language cooperation. They recognized the importance of fostering linguistic diversity and promoting cultural exchange as a means of bridging cultural gaps and fostering mutual understanding. The meeting concluded with a commitment to explore concrete measures for advancing Kiswahili language initiatives in both countries and across the African continent. [Photo caption: Tanzanian Ambassador Mwanaidi Maajar meets with Egyptian officials to discuss the importance of the Kiswahili language.]’..’ is the parent directory in a file system. It is used to navigate up one level in the directory hierarchy. For example, if you are in the directory /home/user/Documents, and you want to move up to the directory /home/user, you can use the command ‘cd ..’.‘..’ is the parent directory in a file system. It is used to navigate up one level in the directory hierarchy. For example, if you are in the directory /home/user/Documents, and you want to move up to the directory /home/user, you can use the command ‘cd ..’. ‘..’ is a relative path, which means that it is relative to the current directory. This means that the effect of ‘..’ will depend on the current directory. For example, if you are in the directory /home/user and you use the command ‘cd ..’, you will move up to the directory /. However, if you are in the directory / and you use the command ‘cd ..’, you will stay in the same directory. ‘..’ is a useful command for navigating around a file system. It can be used to move up one level in the directory hierarchy, or to move to the root directory of the file system.Tanzanian ambassador highlights importance of Kiswahili language The Tanzanian ambassador to Uganda, Dr Aziz Ponary Mlima, has highlighted the importance of the Kiswahili language in promoting regional integration and cooperation. Speaking at the launch of the Kiswahili Language Week in Kampala, Uganda, Dr Mlima said that Kiswahili is a key tool for communication, education, and cultural exchange in the East African region. He noted that Kiswahili is the official language of the East African Community (EAC) and is spoken by over 100 million people in the region. “Kiswahili is a bridge that connects people from different linguistic backgrounds and cultures,” Dr Mlima said. “It is a language of unity and cooperation that can help us achieve our common goals.” Dr Mlima called on the people of Uganda to embrace Kiswahili as a way of promoting regional integration and cooperation. He said that Uganda has a long history of using Kiswahili and that the language is deeply rooted in the country’s culture. “I encourage all Ugandans to learn Kiswahili and to use it in their daily lives,” Dr Mlima said. “By doing so, we can strengthen our ties with our neighbors and build a more prosperous and united East Africa.” The Kiswahili Language Week is a week-long celebration of the Kiswahili language. The event is organized by the East African Kiswahili Commission (EAKC) and is held in different countries in the region each year. The theme of this year’s Kiswahili Language Week is “Kiswahili: A Language for Regional Integration and Cooperation.” The event is being held in Uganda from February 27 to March 3. The launch of the Kiswahili Language Week was attended by dignitaries from Uganda and Tanzania, including the Ugandan Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni, and the Tanzanian High Commissioner to Uganda, His Excellency Dr Aziz Ponary Mlima.