Niger has decided to make Hausa the national language to bring all the people together. French, which was the official language, now takes a step back as Hausa becomes the language most spoken by Nigeriens.
Hausa is spoken by over 50 million people around the world, especially in West Africa. Neighboring countries like Nigeria and Ghana also speak Hausa.
In many African countries, people speak both a local language and an official language. For example, in South Africa, English is the official language, but many people speak Zulu or Xhosa too. In Egypt, Arabic is the local language, and English is used in business.
This decision in Niger is an important step for the country’s culture and unity.
