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Dakar’s international literature festival 2026: celebrating contemporary african voices

Date: May 16, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Cinema Hall, Institut français du Sénégal

African storytelling / literary festival / author talks

Dakar’s International Literature Festival returns for fifth edition

After four successful editions, the International Literature Festival of Dakar (FILID) is back, this time at the Institut français Léopold Sédar Senghor. The fifth edition will spotlight contemporary African and global literary creation through dynamic exchanges between writers, readers, publishers and poetry enthusiasts.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Cinema Hall, Institut français du Sénégal

This year’s festival promises a rich program of author talks, panel discussions and immersive literary experiences, all centered on the vibrant world of African and international writing. Attendees will explore new narratives, debate literary trends and connect with voices shaping today’s storytelling landscape.

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