{"id":826,"date":"2026-01-01T12:21:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T12:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acalanau.org\/?post_type=news&#038;p=826"},"modified":"2026-02-15T12:22:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T12:22:40","slug":"acalans-20th-anniversary-celebration","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/acalanau.org\/fr\/news\/acalans-20th-anniversary-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"ACALAN&#8217;s 20th Anniversary Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ACALAN is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026 with great enthusiasm. The organization has come a long way since its inception two decades ago. Founded with the goal of promoting African languages and cultures, ACALAN has made significant strides in achieving its mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To mark the occasion, a series of activities will be held across the continent. This will be an opportunity to gather to honor ACALAN&#8217;s achievements and to reaffirm commitments to preserving and promoting African languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The year 2026 will focus on highlighting the importance of linguistic diversity and the role that ACALAN has played in preserving Africa&#8217;s rich cultural heritage. This will be a time to celebrate achievements and strategize for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the celebrations continue, there is a sense of pride and accomplishment among language enthusiasts. 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