Niger adopts Hausa as national language, replacing French, to break ties with colonial past.

Niger's military government has declared Hausa as the new national language, replacing French, marking a move away from its colonial past. This change, announced in a charter released on March 31, reflects the widespread use of Hausa, spoken by most of the 26 million population, especially in regions like Zinder, Maradi, and Tahoua. The decision follows the expulsion of French troops and withdrawal from the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie.