Following the historic re-opening of the National Museum of Somalia in 2020, UNESCO partnered with the Somali Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education in collaboration with the African Union Commission and the International Council of Muse
05/18/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/18/2021 15:39
Somalia celebrates International Museum Day 2021
Following the historic re-opening of the National Museum of Somalia in 2020, UNESCO partnered with the Somali Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education in collaboration with the African Union Commission and the International Council of Museums to organize a national celebration of International Museum Day in Somalia on 18 May 2021. Bringing together over 50 stakeholders, the hybrid workshop included physical participation of over 30 national experts and ministry representatives at the Somali Academy of Science and Arts (SOMASA(link is external)) in Mogadishu and virtual interventions by international participants.
The workshop raised awareness among key decision and policy makers about the benefits of ratification of the UNESCO
Mogadishu (PP News Desk) The Chinese Embassy in Mogadishu publicised a scholarship scheme for Somali students.
President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed with Chinese President Xi Jinping
“The 2021/2022 Chinese Government Scholarship will be open for application soon. The Embassy will cooperate with the Ministry of Education of Somalia to provide Somali young students with opportunities of studying in China. Retweet and stay tuned!” tweeted the Embassy.
The 2021/2022 Chinese Government Scholarship will be open for application soon. The Embassy will cooperate with the Ministry of Education of Somalia to provide Somali young students with opportunities of studying in China. Retweet and stay tuned！#studyinchina#Somalia Chinese Embassy in Somalia (@ChineseSomalia) December 10, 2020