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"Language and Education in Africa" is a comprehensive monograph that addresses the debates surrounding African languages in education. The book emphasizes the need to develop African education using African languages in order to reclaim cultural identity. It critiques the dominance of former colonial languages in formal domains and explores the complicated relationship between language, education, and cultural identity. The book also examines the possibilities for rational language and education policies and describes the cultural differences and similarities within Africa. It concludes by advocating for the rights of indigenous groups and the importance of cultural autonomy for sustainable development. This book is recommended for researchers, policymakers, educators, and anyone interested in African development and freedom. [Extracted from the article]