While Hausa is the predominant language spoken in Niger, French has held official status since the nation gained independence ...

Top of the pops is Arabic, spoken by some 150 million people across the continent. It’s the liturgical language of Islam and holds cultural significance across North Africa, including Egypt, Sudan, ...

Meanwhile, both Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are home to over 200 languages. In Cameroon, Bulu, Beti and Pidgin are most popular, while Lingala, Swahili and Luba are spoken the ...

Niger’s military government has formally declared Hausa as the country’s new national language, marking a significant shift ...