# UNESCO supports preservation of audiovisual archives in Somalia and Zambia

> UNESCO reported work to preserve about 45,000 analogue recordings at Radio Mogadishu and digitize audiovisual archives in Zambia.

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- Published: 2026-10-21T19:51:53+00:00
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UNESCO’s 20 October account highlighted 2026 projects to preserve documentary records ahead of World Day for Audiovisual Heritage on 27 October. Work to preserve and digitize about 45,000 analogue tape recordings held by Radio Mogadishu is supported by Japan’s UNESCO fund and education ministry. UNESCO said the recordings include everyday stories, local news, political speeches, entertainment programmes and music.

At Zambia’s National Broadcasting Corporation, natural disasters, poor storage conditions and obsolete formats put audiovisual collections at risk of permanent loss. UNESCO is identifying and prioritizing vulnerable tapes and films, then supporting long-term preservation by migrating records to formats compatible with changing technology. The organization said the collections document significant periods in Southern African history.

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| 2026-10-20 | UNESCO supports preservation of audiovisual archives in Somalia and Zambia | UNESCO reported work to preserve about 45,000 analogue recordings at Radio Mogadishu and digitize audiovisual archives in Zambia. | occurred |

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- [UNESCO](<https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/world-day-audiovisual-heritage-protecting-memory-risk>) (Source checked: 2026-10-21; Published: 2026-10-20)

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