Why Mandarin Chinese courses are growing in African schools

DW (English) 2025-10-05

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From Lagos to Nairobi, Mandarin is making its way into African classrooms. Nigeria's recent curriculum includes Chinese language courses alongside French and Arabic. What does this mean for a continent where China's influence is expanding?

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