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Niger Declares Hausa as Official Language, Retains French and English as Working Languages

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Niger's head of state, Abdourahamane Tchiani.

Niger has declared Hausa as its official language, according to Article 12 of the newly ratified Renaissance Charter. The transitional document, signed into law by President Abdurahman Tchiani, marks a move toward prioritising indigenous identity and linguistic heritage.

While French and English will remain working languages in government and international affairs, the elevation of Hausa to official status underscores a broader effort to strengthen national unity and cultural autonomy following recent political changes.

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Hausa is already the most widely spoken language in Niger, with estimates indicating that over 55 per cent of the population uses it in daily life. It also serves as a key lingua franca across West Africa, especially in neighbouring Nigeria, where it is similarly prevalent.

The Renaissance Charter outlines Niger’s transitional roadmap following last year’s power shift, which brought President Tchiani to leadership.

Declaring Hausa as the official language is one of several provisions aimed at redefining governance in ways that reflect the country’s demographics and values.

It will be recalled that Tchiani was sworn in as Niger’s transitional president for five years under a newly adopted charter. This follows recommendations made during a national convention held from 15 to 19 February in Niamey.

The gathering brought together 716 civil and military representatives, including former ministers, legal experts, military officers, academics, religious leaders, and civil society members. A national commission, chaired by traditional leader Dr Mamoudou Harouna Djingareye, oversaw the process.

 

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