Tanzania, Aug. 10 -- More than 100 universities, colleges, and schools in the United States offer Kiswahili as a course.

A 2022 UN Africa Renewal article reported, identifying the prestigious Howard University as one example of an institution that has substantial Kiswahili courses in its programs.

In November 2021, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) proclaimed July 7 as World Kiswahili Language Day, the first African language to receive that level of international recognition.

Kiswahili is one of Tanzania's strongest cultural diplomacy assets. The Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania in Washington, DC, in partnership with Africa Town, African Cultural Alliance of North America (ACANA), O...