Is English holding African schools back? | The 77 Percent

Across Africa, millions of children are taught in English, French, or Portuguese instead of their mother tongue. But is that helping students succeed — or holding them back? This week on The 77 Percent, we travel from Tanzania to Nigeria, Uganda, and Mali to explore the growing movement to promote African languages in education. From heated street debates to innovative classroom solutions, we ask: Is it time to rethink how Africa learns? Enjoyed this video? Check out more on our channel: Join the conversation of our latest Street Debates : https://www.youtube.com/show/VLPLKkuo... Are you crazy about Science? Then you don’t wanna miss THIS! :    • I made plastic that melts in nature — here...   Find all our latest videos here! :    / @dwthe77percent   ----- #DWAfrica #the77percent ----- 77 percent of Africans are younger than 35. Africa's youth holds the key to shaping the continent’s future. On our platforms we share their stories, their dreams and their challenges. Are you part of the 77 percent? Join the debate here on YouTube, and on the following platforms: facebook.com/dw.africa instagram.com/dw_the77percent dw.com/77 dw.com/africa