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What African countries speak both English and french?

There are several African countries that have both English and French as official languages. Here are the most notable:

* Cameroon: English is spoken in the Southwest and Northwest regions, while French is spoken in the rest of the country.

* Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast): French is the official language, but English is used in some business and educational settings.

* Ghana: English is the official language, but French is spoken by a smaller minority, primarily due to historical and cultural ties with France.

* Senegal: French is the official language, but English is spoken by a small percentage of the population, mainly in the tourism sector.

* South Africa: English and Afrikaans are official languages, but French is spoken by a smaller, mostly minority group, mainly due to French colonial history and education.

It's important to note that these countries may have different levels of bilingualism, with English and French often spoken by different segments of the population.

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