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.

Africa’s sixth-biggest country, Niger, has taken a bold step to distance itself from its troubled past by adopting a new official language. For over 60 years, France controlled the country as ...

In a historic move to break away from its colonial legacy, Niger Republic has officially designated Hausa as the country’s new national language, replacing French. The announcement was confirmed ...

Niger military government has officially made Hausa the country’s new national language, moving away from its colonial past where French played a central role. The change was announced in a new ...

Vande Weghe told French-language international channel ... countries have now withdrawn from the organisation. With the exit of Niger, the OIF is losing one of its founding members.

The decision is expected to impact education, governance, and media in the coming years as the country navigates this bold linguistic transition. Niger Republic military junta, Abdourahamane ...