Ali Mazrouei on Language Ownership
The article proposes the idea that language is not merely a tool for communication but a battleground for authority and identity in Africa. It discusses how the use of English as a colonial institution has transformed into a language of resistance and power, impacting African identities and reflecting the struggle over memory and the future. It emphasizes the importance of critical awareness regarding the position of different languages, such as Swahili and Arabic, and the role that control over language plays in determining who holds the narrative and history.
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