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Niger Pushes for Linguistic Independence

Niger Pushes for Linguistic Independence

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Niger Pushes for Linguistic IndependenceNiger is taking steps to prioritize its national languages over colonial ones. “Our country's desire is to assert... 08.04.2025, Sputnik Africa

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Niger Pushes for Linguistic IndependenceNiger is taking steps to prioritize its national languages over colonial ones. “Our country's desire is to assert its linguistic sovereignty and move towards promoting its national languages,” Lawyer Bana Ibrahim told Sputnik Africa.Earlier, Hausa was designated as Niger's national language, while French was reclassified as a working language.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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