BBC World Service Hausa is a radio service operated by the BBC World Service, broadcasting in the Hausa language. The service is primarily aimed at audiences in Africa, particularly in Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Cameroon, and Sudan, where Hausa is widely spoken. It also reaches a global audience of Hausa speakers, including significant communities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
BBC World Service Hausa provides comprehensive coverage of news and current affairs, with a focus on events in Africa and the wider world. The service also features a variety of cultural programming, including music, drama, and documentaries. It offers in-depth analysis and reporting on topics such as politics, economics, health, education, and the environment.
The service was launched in 1949 as a way to reach audiences in West Africa during the colonial period. Its broadcasts often focused on the independence movements in the region and the transition to self-governance. Today, BBC World Service Hausa continues to play an important role in providing independent and reliable news and information to a vast audience of Hausa speakers worldwide.