Research Center

Academic papers from our students, interns, and researchers on African languages, AI, and linguistic evolution.

AI & NLP
Sociolinguistics
Language Preservation
Heritage Studies

Recent Publications

AI & Language2025

AI-Powered Language Learning: How Machine Learning Is Reshaping African Language Education

Authors: Amara Diallo, Fatou Ndiaye

Sociolinguistics2025

The Evolution of Wolof in the Digital Age: Social Media, Youth Language, and Identity

Authors: Ousmane Ba, Dr. Mariama Cissé

Phonology2024

Tonal Language Acquisition Challenges for Non-Native Speakers: A Study on Yoruba and Lingala

Authors: Dr. Kwame Asante, Olu Adeyemi

Heritage Studies2024

Heritage Language Learners in the Diaspora: Motivation, Identity, and African Language Retention

Authors: Thandi Mkhize, Jean-Paul Kouassi

AI & Language2025

Speech Recognition for African Languages: Benchmarking Current Tools and Future Directions

Authors: LanguAfrica Research Lab

Language Preservation2025

Preserving Endangered African Languages Through Digital Archiving: Methodologies and Best Practices

Authors: Dr. Amara Diallo, Intern Research Team 2025

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