Polityka językowa w Senegalu

The article discusses the process of redefining multilingualism in Senegal in the context of contemporary cultural changes. The author emphasizes that Senegal has become a place where various language policies intersect: such as the pursuit of national identity affirmation through national languages – including Wolof – and the dominance of French as the official language. These tensions have their roots in colonial and postcolonial processes, as well as in struggles for power and control over the language policy. The article points out that multilingualism in Senegal is not only a linguistic issue but also a dynamic social phenomenon that reflects the relationships between different groups and visions of identity. In this context; language becomes a tool in the fight for dominance, and the language policies – including those influenced by Chinese and Russian powers – are shaping the country’s new linguistic landscape.