In a bold attempt to establish its autonomy and remove colonial influence, Niger has formally designated Hausa its national language, thus demoting French to a basic working language. ・Niger has ...

The decision is expected to impact education, governance, and media in the coming years as the country navigates this bold linguistic transition. The announcement was confirmed in a new charter ...

Niger's junta has adopted Hausa as the national language in the place of French in a further break from Paris, its former colonial master.