Mali drops french as official language Mali has removed French as its official language, marking a new chapter more than six decades after gaining independence in Bamako. "The decision to remove French as the official language reflects our commitment to embracing our national identity and promoting linguistic diversity," said an official from Mali. The change was implemented through the adoption of a new constitution, which was validated by the constitutional court on Friday following a June referendum that received overwhelming approval from voters. Under the new constitution, French will continue to be used...