Mali Drops French as Official Language After 60 Years, Following Burkina Faso’s Lead

Sep 5, 2025 - 22:07
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Mali Drops French as Official Language After 60 Years, Following Burkina Faso’s Lead

Mali Drops French as Official Language After 60 Years, Following Burkina Faso’s Lead

Mali has officially removed French as one of its official languages, ending more than six decades of reliance on the colonial tongue. 

The decision mirrors a similar move by neighboring Burkina Faso, as both West African nations continue to assert cultural and political independence from former colonial influence.

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