Niger’s military-led government has declared Hausa as the country’s new national language, replacing French, in another decisive step away from its former colonial power, France.
The national language is now “Hausa” while the working languages are English and French,” the junta stated in a new charter .
Hausa is Niger’s most widely spoken language, particularly prevalent in the regions of Zinder, Maradi, and Tahoua.
The language is understood and spoken by a large portion of the population in the country of 26 million.
By contrast, French is spoken by only about 13 per cent of Nigeriens — roughly three million people.
