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Join us in ACSOS2023: The 10th Annual Conference on Somali Studies.

The 10th Annual Conference on Somali Studies (ACSOS2023), organized by the Institute for Somali Studies (ISOS) will take place in Mogadishu, Somalia, from December 5th to 7th, 2023.

This year’s conference is hosted by three esteemed universities: Mogadishu University, Benadir University and Hormuud University.

ISOS warmly invites scholars, researchers, students, and enthusiasts to submit abstracts for presentations and panels as ACSOS2023 eagerly welcomes contributions spanning a wide spectrum of topics within the field of Somali studies.

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Over the past decade, the ACSOS conference series has been an effective platform for the exchange of knowledge and ideas in Somali studies. It has consistently promoted academic research and facilitated dialogues on Somali studies, serving as a forum that brings together scholars, academicians, decision-makers, researchers, experts, civil society activists, and public figures from diverse backgrounds and experiences to share their knowledge and insights.

As usual, ACSOS2023 provides and anticipates engaging discussions on various disciplines within this field.

Key Dates:

Submission Dates: From 19 Oct. to 10 Nov. 2023,

Conference Dates: December 5-7, 2023, Mogadishu.

For inquiries and further information, please do not hesitate to contact the organizing committee at acsos@mu.edu.so

Join us in celebrating a decade of ACSOS conferences in Mogadishu, Somalia. We eagerly anticipate your participation in this milestone event!

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