In the 1950s the United Nations established the Kiswahili language unit of United Nations Radio, and today Kiswahili is the only African language within the Directorate of the Global Communications at the United Nations. The 7th July of each year is proclaimed as World Kiswahili Language Day. Kiswahili is the first African language to be […]
Umuganura also called the National Harvest Day or Thanksgiving Day is the traditional feast celebrating the first harvest of the year, and a platform to assess the harvest and finding ways of increasing harvest for the coming year. To add more, Umuganura is an annual event held on the first Friday of August and it […]
We're excited to invite you to the upcoming ALCA Coopetition Series Webinar featuring renowned expert Dr. Daniel Feser, discussing the intriguing topic - "To Compete or Cooperate."
African Languages Conference (AFLC) is an opportunity to sharpen your language skills and explore new ways to promote African languages. The African Language Conference is also an opportunity to connect with fellow language enthusiasts from around the globe. This conference is not just an event; it's a movement to honor and cherish the wealth of […]
Key note speaker for the event: Dr.Lang Fafa Dampha, Executive Secretary, African Academy of Languages (ACALAN) Moderator: Christiana Eyram Aboagye
Umuhimu wa Kuhifadhi Lugha Zetu Za Kiafrika (The Importance of Preserving Our African Languages) . Presenter name: Nduku Mulumba Session Language: English and Kiswahili Type: Individual presentation (1 hour) Description: This session will focus on the origin of Kiswahili and why the speaker is convinced that this is a language that was created by Afrikans […]
Please translate this into five Namibia languages! Presenter: Timothy Barton Session Language: English Type: Individual presentation (1 hour) Description: Many of the translation requests Timothy Barton has received since moving from Europe to Namibia have been for a single text to be translated into several languages – sometimes languages with only a few thousand speakers. […]
Please translate this into five Namibia languages! Presenter: Timothy Barton Session Language: English Type: Individual presentation (1 hour) Description: Many of the translation requests Timothy Barton has received since moving from Europe to Namibia have been for a single text to be translated into several languages – sometimes languages with only a few thousand speakers. […]
Enseigner la rhétorique au lycée:le wolofal, un corpus alternatif. Nom: Ibrahima FAYE Cette session sera en: Wolof Type: Présentation individuelle (1 heure) Description: Dans le système éducatif sénégalais, l’enseignant est invité à utiliser un corpus officiel exclusivement en français, langue de l’enseignement. Cette séance démontre la pertinence de varier sur le plan linguistique ces textes […]
Hausa Language: A Lingua franca Name: Harouna Mahamat Session Language: Hausa Type: Individual presentation (1 hour) Description: This session will shed light on Hausa and its position in African society today. Harouna will discuss how the language can be used to empower education, technology, and African integration. Additionally, he will address the challenges faced by […]
Session 5: Language Portrayal and Preservation in Nigerian New Media. Session Languages: English, Yoruba and Arogbo-Ijaw/Izon dialect Type: Panel Discussion (1 hour and 30 minutes) Description: The primary goal of this session is to examine and uncover the elements that contribute to the diminishing practice and instruction of Nigerian indigenous languages among individuals in Nigeria […]
Representation of African languages in the media Presenter: Nkechi Okafor Session Language: Igbo and English Type: Individual Presentation (1 hour) Description: In this dynamic presentation, we delve into the challenges and opportunities surrounding the representation of African languages in media. From traditional outlets to the digital sphere, we explore strategies for amplifying linguistic diversity. Uncover […]
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