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SNU Rector Attends Conference of Universities of Islamic Countries in Africa

Raktarka Jaamacadda Ummadda oo ka qeyb galay shirka jaamacadaha wadama islaamka ee Afrika

SNU Rector Attends Conference of Universities of Islamic Countries in Africa

The Rector of Somali National University (SNU), Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Jimale (Dr. Maxamed Axmed Jimcaale), paid a visit to the International University of Africa (IUA), where he attended the

Shirka jaamacadaha wadama islaamka ee Afrika Conference of Universities of Islamic Countries in Africa

hosted by that university.
The leaders who attended the conference agreed that universities should disseminate Islamic higher education that at the same time embraces science and technology.

While there, the Rector also met many of the leaders attending the conference, and they discussed how the universities of Islamic countries in Africa could establish cooperative relations.
The Rector held a separate meeting with his counterpart, the Rector of the International University of Africa, and they discussed further strengthening cooperation between the two universities. The two rectors agreed to implement the provisions of the agreement they had previously concluded, and to set up a joint six-member committee to work on implementing the agreements reached.

They specifically agreed:
1. That the International University of Africa will support SNU in rebuilding its academic staff and administrative staff, with IUA offering SNU postgraduate scholarships (Master's and PhD), the number of which will be determined by the joint committee of the two universities. In the meantime, IUA undertook to send SNU the lecturers and professors it needs.
2. IUA will support SNU in expanding knowledge of science and technology.
3. IUA will support SNU in equipping the SNU farm in Balcad.
4. The International University of Africa will support SNU in establishing a radio and television centre dedicated to educational broadcasting.

During his visit to Sudan, the SNU Rector visited the farm of the International University of Africa, whose output covers fifty per cent (50%) of the IUA budget.
The Rector's visit was aimed at gaining experience, as SNU now wishes to develop the University farm in Balcad District, an undertaking supported by several universities, foremost among them IUA.

English translation of the original published on snu.edu.so in Somali (Af-Soomaali).

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