Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

World Swahili Language Day is celebrated annually on July 7 to honour the significance of the Swahili language in promoting unity, culture, and communication across Africa. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially recognized this day in 2022, making Swahili the first African language to be globally celebrated by the UN. The date also marks a key historical moment in African history—on July 7, 1954, Swahili was adopted as a unifying language during the fight for independence, especially by leaders like Julius Nyerere of Tanzania and Jomo Kenyatta of Kenya. The day reflects Swahili's deep roots in African identity and heritage.