
Niger Declares Hausa as National Language, Distances itself from French Colonial Legacy
General Abdourahamane Tiani Source: Africa Publicity Niger’s military-led government has officially declared Hausa as the country’s new national language, marking a significant break from its colonial history. According to a new charter published on March 31 in a special edition of the government’s official journal, “The national language is Hausa,” while “the working languages are…