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44% of French speakers around the world live in Africa and now in English speaking African countries there is a growth of French as a 2nd language. France's relationship with former colonies has been markedly different from other former colonial powers.
On the other hand, China has become the largest investor / creditor in Africa and this could influence the outlook and most common language spoken. As the international language of business, English will be hard to replace but one study suggests that 85% of French speakers in the world will live in Africa.
Interesting times ahead for the continent.
On the other hand, China has become the largest investor / creditor in Africa and this could influence the outlook and most common language spoken. As the international language of business, English will be hard to replace but one study suggests that 85% of French speakers in the world will live in Africa.
Interesting times ahead for the continent.