Languages of Chad
Sara
This is a major language spoken by the Sara people inhabiting Chad, particularly concentrated in the southern regions of Lake Chad. It is within the Central Sudanic branch of the Nilo-Saharan family of languages.
Mundang
This is a language spoken by inhabitants of southwestern regions of Chad, particularly concentrated in the Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region. It is within the Atlantic branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Chadic Language(s)
This is a group of languages spoken by inhabitants of the central regions of Chad. It constitutes a branch within the Afro-Asiatic family of languages.
Maban Language(s)
This is a group of languages spoken by inhabitants of the bordering regions of Chad. It constitutes a branch within the Nilo-Saharan family of languages.
Daju Language(s)
This is a group of languages spoken by inhabitants of Eastern Chad. It is within the Eastern Sudanic branch of the Nilo-Saharan family of languages.
Sango
This is a Ngbandi-based croele language spoken by inhabitants of Southern Chad.
Sources:
Chad - Ethnic Groups | Britannica
AFRICA | 101 Last Tribes - Sara people
Sara | Feminist, Writer & Activist | Britannica
Mundang language and alphabet (omniglot.com)
The Chadic languages of Central Africa - African Languages at UCLA
Maban languages | Maban languages | Sudanic, Afro-Asiatic | Britannica
Daju languages | Chadic, Central African, Sudanic | Britannica
Languages of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Swahili
This is a major language spoken by the Swahili people inhabiting the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is within the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Tshiluba
This is a major multidialectal language spoken by the Luba people inhabiting the Kasaï Occidental and Kasaï Oriental provinces of the DRC. It is within the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Lunda
This is a language spoken by the Lunda minority inhabiting Southeastern DRC. It is within the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Lingala
This is a Bantu-based creole language spoken by people inhabiting the northwestern region to the capital of DRC.
Kongo
This is a creole language originating from inhabitants of Western DRC.
Languages of Equatorial Guinea
Fang
This is a dominant multidialectal language spoken by the Fang people inhabiting the mainland of Equatorial Guinea, particularly concentrated in the Centro Sur, Kié-Ntem, Litoral, and Wele-Nzas provinces. It is within the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Bubi
This is a language spoken by the Bubi people inhabiting the Bioko Island of Equatorial Guinea, particularly concentrated in the capital of Malabo. It is within the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Bujeba
This is a language spoken by the Bissio people inhabiting Equatorial Guinea, particularly concentrated in Northern and Southern Bata, as well as South of Rio Benito.
Kombe
This is a language spoken by the Ndowe people inhabiting the coastral regions of Equatorial Guinea. It is within the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Benga
This is a language spoken by the Benga people inhabiting Equatorial Guinea, particularly concentrated in the region of Río Muni. It is within the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Sources:
Equatorial Guinea - Ethnic Groups, Bantu, Fang | Britannica
Fang language and alphabet (omniglot.com)
Fang | Central African, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon | Britannica
learn Bubi language learn Bubi language - metchùp (metchoup.com)
AFRICA | 101 Last Tribes - Kwasio people
AFRICA | 101 Last Tribes - Ndowe people
Ngumbi in Equatorial Guinea people group profile | Joshua Project
Central African Map
Languages of Angola
Umbundu
This is a major language spoken by the Ovimbundu people inhabiting the central highlands and western coastal regions of Angola, particularly concentrated in the Bié Plateau. It is within the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Lunda
This is a language spoken by the Lunda people inhabiting Eastern Angola. It is within the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Kimbundu
This is a major language spoken by the Mbundu people inhabiting Northwest Angola, particularly concentrated in Bengo and Malanje provinces. It is within the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Statue of Queen Nzinga who's historically known as the Queen of Mbumdu
Chokwe
This is a language spoken by the Chokwe people inhabiting Northeastern Angola. It is within the Benue-Congo branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Kikongo
This is a multidialectal language spoken by the Kongo people inhabiting the northern regions of Nigeria. It is within the Benue-Congo branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Nyemba
This is a language spoken by the Nyemba people inhabiting Southern Angola, particularly concentrated in the provinces of Cunene, Cuando Cubango. It is within the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Oshiwambo
This is a language spoken by the Kwanyama people inhabiting Southern Angola. It is within the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Kikongo-Kituba
This is a Kikongo-based creole language utilized in various regions of Central Africa.
Sources:
Angola - Ethnic Groups, Portuguese, African | Britannica
Ovimbundu | Angola, Bantu, Ethnic Group | Britannica
Umbundu language, alphabet and pronunciation (omniglot.com)
AFRICA | 101 Last Tribes - Lunda people
Lunda language - Academic Kids
Kimbundu language and alphabet (omniglot.com)
AFRICA | 101 Last Tribes - Mbundu people
Chokwe | African, Central African & Bantu | Britannica
AFRICA | 101 Last Tribes - Kongo people
Kongo language | Bantu, Central Africa, Dialects | Britannica
Languages of the Central African Republic
Banda
This is a major language spoken by the Banda people inhabiting central and eastern regions of the Central African Republic, particularly concentrated in the prefectures of Basse-Kotto, Haute-Kotto, Kemo, and Ouaka. It is within the Adamawa-Ubangi branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Banda people celebrating their traditional Ganza ceremony Bambari, 1925
Gbaya
This is a major multidialectal language spoken by the Gbaya inhabiting the southwestern regions of the Central African Republic. It is within the Adamawa-Ubangi branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Mbum
This is a language spoken by the Mbum people inhabiting Central African Republic. It is within the Adamawa-Ubangi branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Mandija
This is a language spoken by the Mandija people inhabiting the central region of the Central African Republic. It is within the Adamawa-Ubangi branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Sara
This is a multidialectal language spoken by the Sara people inhabiting the northwestern regions of the Central African Republic. It is within the Central Sudanic branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Mbaka
This is a language spoken by the Mbaka people inhabiting the Central African Republic. It is within the Atlantic branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Sango
This is a dominant Ngbandi-based croele language spoken by inhabitants of the Central African Republic, particularly concentrated in the nation's capital called Bangui. It is recognized as the country's main language.
Sources:
Central African Republic | Culture, History, & People | Britannica
AFRICA | 101 Last Tribes - Banda people
Gbaya | Central African Republic, Language, Culture | Britannica
AFRICA | 101 Last Tribes - Mbum people
Sara | Feminist, Writer & Activist | Britannica
Languages of Cameroon
Fula
This is a major language spoken by the Fulani people inhabiting Cameroon. It is within the Atlantic branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Maka
This is a language spoken by the Maka people inhabiting Southern Cameroon. It is within the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Bamileke Language(s)
This is a group of languages spoken in the western grasslands of Cameroon, particularly concentrated in the Bamileke region. It is within the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Duala
This is a language spoken by the Duala and Mungo people inhabiting Southwestern Cameroon, particularly concentrated in the city of Douala. It is within the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Tikar
This is a language spoken by the Tikar people inhabiting the northwestern region of Cameroon, particularly concentrated in the Bamenda Grassfields. It is within the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Mbum
This is a language spoken by the Mbum people inhabiting the Adamawa Province of Cameroon. It is within the Adamawa-Ubangi branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Languages of the Republic of Congo
Bantu Language(s)
This is a group of languages spoken by most of the people inhabiting the Republic of the Congo. It is within the Benue-Congo branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Adamawa-Ubangi Language(s)
This is a group of languages spoken by most of the people inhabiting the Republic of the Congo. It constitutes a branch within the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Kituba
This is a creole language spoken by people inhabiting the southern region of the Republic of the Congo.
Lingala
This is a Bantu-based Creole language spoken by people inhabiting the northern regions of the Republic of the Congo.
Sources:
Republic of the Congo | History, Flag, Map, Population, Capital, Language, & Facts | Britannica
Bantu languages | Definition, Characteristics, & Facts | Britannica
Adamawa-Ubangi Languages - Oxford Reference
Kikongo-Kituba | History, Dialects & Usage | Britannica
Lingala language | History, Grammar & Vocabulary | Britannica
Languages of Gabon
Fang
This is a language spoken by the Fang people inhabiting Northwest Gabon, particularly concentrated in Woleu-Ntem and Estuaire provinces. It is within the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Punu
This is a language spoken by the Punu people inhabiting Southern Gabon, particularly concentrated in the Ngounié and Nyanga provinces. It is within the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Seki
This is a language spoken by the Seke people inhabiting the northern Atlantic coast of Gabon, particularly concentrated in Southern Rio Muni. It is within the Benue-Congo branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Nzebi
This is a language spoken by the Nzebi people inhabiting the Ngounié Province of Gabon, particularly concentrated in the village of Koto. It is within the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Teke
This is a language spoken by the Teke minority inhabiting Eastern Gabon. It is within the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Kota
This is a language spoken by the Bakota people inhabiting the provinces of Ogooué-Ivindo and Haut-Ogooué. It is within the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Benga
This is a language spoken by the Benga people inhabiting the coastal regions of Gabon. It is within the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Sources:
Gabon | Culture, History, & People | Britannica
Fang language and alphabet (omniglot.com)
Punu language and alphabet (omniglot.com)
About: Seki language (dbpedia.org)
AFRICA | 101 Last Tribes - Seke people
AFRICA | 101 Last Tribes - Nzebi people
AFRICA | 101 Last Tribes - Teke people
Languages of São Tomé and Príncipe
Fang
This is a multidialectal language spoken by the Fang people inhabiting São Tomé and Príncipe. It is within the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages.
Sãotomense
This is a major Portuguese-based creole language spoken by the Forro people inhabiting Sao Tome and Principe.
Angolar
This is a Portuguese and Kimbundu-based creole dialect spoken by minority groups inhabiting São Tomé and Príncipe, particularly concentrated in the southernmost towns of São Tomé Island.
Principense
This is a Portuguese-based Creole language spoken by the minority inhabitinging São Tomé and Príncipe, primarily concentrated in Príncipe Island.
