By Nuh Mohamed - Reporter
Mogadishu (Dawan) – A new cybersecurity terminology initiative launched today in Mogadishu to improve public understanding of technology and internet security in Somalia.
The project is a joint effort by the National Communications Authority (HIQ), the Somali Language Academy (AGA), and the Academy of Science, Culture & Literature.
The launch introduced over 100 new Somali-language terms related to cybersecurity. The first phase of the terminology development is expected to be completed within a month, with plans to create a dedicated cybersecurity dictionary in Somali.
Experts attending the event highlighted the challenges communities face in understanding technical concepts in Somali, noting the importance of creating locally relevant terms.
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Mustafa Yasin, Director of the National Communications Authority said the initiative is locally funded to help residents understanding cybersecurity.
"This program and terminology development are entirely domestically funded. It is a national project meant for the Somali people to build knowledge and capacity for themselves."
The initiative is seen as a critical step toward equipping young people, professionals, and the wider community with the knowledge needed to understand and apply modern cybersecurity concepts effectively.
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