Microsoft is releasing a Wolof version?

After Swahili, Microsoft will now turn its hand to translating its software into Wolof, which is the most widely spoken native language in Senegal. According to the managing director of the Senegalese “Agence informatique de l’ƒtat” (AIE or State informatics agency), the agreement was given by the multinational’s president for Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Linguists and specialists in the Wolof language from Senegal will be involved in the project. According to the chief executive of the AIE, the costs involved will “not exceed what we are currently paying for licenses”. The agreement signed will also cover use of Microsoft products by all areas of the public service.