France and Britain had a long stay in Africa through colonization. A major influence they left behind is language. Mostly, African states bequeathed their original cultures (language & religion). This trend has remained with African states. Between English and French, which language is widely spoken in Africa?
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French is generally considered to be the most frequently spoken European language in Africa, followed closely by English. This is due to the history of colonialism on the continent, with France and Britain being among the major colonial powers in Africa. French is an official language in many African countries, particularly in West and Central Africa, while English is widely spoken in Southern and East Africa. However, it’s important to note that Africa is a linguistically diverse continent with hundreds of indigenous languages spoken by various communities.
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