Rwanda has determined that English will replace French in all schools as the first language of instruction by 2011. Officials in the African country report that the decision is a practical one, "English has emerged as a backbone for growth and development not only in the region but around the globe."
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Fortunately or unfortunately, France has waned in global influence. Many countries today recognize English as “the world’s language of business and communication” because of the practicality of using English when transacting with other states across the globe. I wonder though, with the rising influence of China and India, if later this century or in the next, countries will begin using Mandarin or Hindi as a medium of instruction in schools.