PARIS, Feb. 22 -- TANZANIA will host the International Kiswahili Conference in Paris, France, from April 27 to 30, 2026, the government has confirmed.

The conference, aimed at celebrating the global growth of Kiswahili, will be held under the patronage of UNESCO and will bring together language experts, cultural leaders and international stakeholders to discuss the future of Kiswahili and its role in fostering global communication.

The announcement was made by Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Paul Makonda during his address at the 26th International Mother Language Day celebrations at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.

Speaking on behalf of the Tanzanian government, Makonda highlighted the significant role Kiswahili plays...