The DRC is home to over 250 ethnic groups and around 240 living languages, representing a vast cultural tapestry. Four national languages—Lingala, Swahili (Kingwana dialect), Kituba (Kikongo creole), and Tshiluba—operate alongside French, the official administrative language used by around half the population, with a high second-language prevalence. Congolese culture is celebrated globally for music—African rumba […]
Chad is a vast, landlocked country of approximately 19 million people (2024 estimate), spanning Saharan north to fertile southern savannas with over 200 ethnic groups and 120+ indigenous languages. Two official languages—French and Modern Standard Arabic—are used in government and formal education. Chadian Arabic (Shuwa Arabic), spoken by 40–60% of Chadians, serves as the main lingua […]
Editorial credit: sandis sveicers / Shutterstock.com The Central African Republic is home to over 80 ethnic groups, including the Gbaya, Banda, Fula, Zande, Mbaka, and Baggara Arabs, each with its own traditions and languages. Despite this diversity, two official languages—French and Sango—serve as unifying communicative tools. French is spoken by about 29% of the population, […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens As of 2025, New York City’s entrepreneurial landscape has become increasingly diverse, with non-white business owners making significant contributions across various industries. This shift reflects broader demographic changes and a growing emphasis on inclusive economic development. Below is an overview of the top 10 types of businesses owned by non-white entrepreneurs […]
