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Why Mandarin Chinese courses are growing in African schools

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Eunice Wanjiru | Abiodun Jamiu
October 5, 2025Advertisement
China has established language schools in almost every African country. Now, Mandarin Chinese courses have started to become part of the curriculum at African schools, most notably in Nigeria.
Is Africa reacting to a shifting global order? Or is this Chinese soft power in action? Watch as DW's Eunice Wanjiru explains what's behind the growth of Mandarin Chinese in Africa.