Language Policy in Africa is a peer-reviewed french-language open-access journal published by Bern Open Publishing in Switzerland, operating under an open-access model since 2025. The journal covers Languages and literature of Eastern Asia, Africa, and African languages and literature.
Authors publish in Language Policy in Africa without paying any article processing charge (APC) — making it a fully diamond/platinum open-access venue, supported entirely by its publisher or sponsor. Articles are released under the CC BY license (see other journals using this license).
Keywords
africa, language policy, local and national languages, language in formal domains
At a glance
- Publisher
- Bern Open Publishing
- Country
- Switzerland
- Primary language
- French
- License
- CC BY
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer review
- OA since
- 2025
ISSN
- electronic
- 3042-4046
Manuscript languages
Frequently asked questions
Is Language Policy in Africa peer-reviewed?
Yes — Language Policy in Africa operates a Double anonymous peer review review process.
Does Language Policy in Africa charge an article processing charge (APC)?
No. Language Policy in Africa does not charge any APC. Publication is free for accepted authors.
What subjects does Language Policy in Africa publish?
Language Policy in Africa publishes research in Languages and literature of Eastern Asia, Africa, and African languages and literature.
What languages does Language Policy in Africa accept?
Language Policy in Africa accepts manuscripts in English and French.
What is the ISSN of Language Policy in Africa?
ISSN:
3042-4046 (electronic).How do I submit a manuscript to Language Policy in Africa?
Submit through the journal's official portal: visit submission page →