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Somalia cabinet approves landmark culture and arts bill to protect national heritage

23 July 2026 · Corroborated · 2 sources · Edition 8

Somalia's Council of Ministers has approved a landmark Culture and Arts Bill, marking the first legislation of its kind in the country. This bill aims to create a legal framework for the protection, development, and promotion of Somalia's rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions, as prepared by the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism.

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