Reports indicate that Angola has made French a compulsory foreign language from the third cycle of primary school, starting at age 10. Previously, French instruction was optional and mainly taught in secondary schools.

Experts suggest the move is largely economic and political, aiming to strengthen ties with neighbouring Francophone countries like Congo-Brazzaville and Democratic Republic of Congo, where French is widely used in administration and commerce.

Implementation details, including teacher training, curricula, and resources, remain unclear, leaving questions about how effectively schools will adapt to the new requirements.

–ChannelAfrica–