Mali replaces French with local language Bambara using AI-powered technology: Video

Schools in Mali’s capital, Bamako, are rolling out a major change to the country’s education system by introducing Bambara, a widely spoken local language, as the primary medium of instruction, supported by artificial intelligence-powered learning tools.

The initiative seeks to reduce the long-standing dominance of French, a legacy of colonial rule, while strengthening national identity and intellectual sovereignty within Mali’s schools.