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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
France politics

The end of an era for the French language?

The coup-born government of Burkina Faso aims to revise the constitution by abolishing the use of French as an official language.
Mali and Burkina Faso are actively challenging their dependence on the French language in the African Sahel region. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
France politics

How Africans are Changing French One Joke, Rap and Book at a Time

French language is evolving and changing due to the influence of African speakers.
More than 60% of French speakers now live in Africa. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Education

Ontario reaches deal with teachers in French-language public system | CBC News

Ontario has reached a deal with teachers in the French-language public system, ensuring no province-wide job actions or strikes in the next three years.
The deal is similar to agreements with other teachers' unions, sending outstanding matters such as salary to binding arbitration. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

The Weekender

Newly found photos revive questions about deadly expedition on Aconcagua
Africans contribute to the evolution and spread of the French language [ more ]
www.thelocal.com
5 months ago
France news

PODCAST: France fears far-right violence and should the French ditch their crazy numbers?

Far-right violence is becoming a threat in France following recent clashes with neo-Nazis.
The podcast connects the issue of far-right violence to France's political landscape and immigration debate.
Topics covered include the wife of a serial killer, France's smoking laws, and challenges faced by foreigners learning the French language. [ more ]
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