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Fifth edition of the International Literature Festival in Dakar (FILID)
The International Literature Festival in Dakar (FILID) is set to return for its fifth edition, this time hosted at the Institut français Léopold Sédar Senghor in Dakar. The event will spotlight contemporary literary creation through dynamic exchanges between authors, readers, publishers, and literary enthusiasts from across Africa and beyond.
Saturday, May 16th
Institut français Léopold Sédar Senghor, cinema hall
Join us for a day dedicated to exploring the richness of African and international literary voices. The festival’s fifth edition will feature a carefully curated program of discussions, readings, and interactive sessions designed to celebrate both emerging and established writers.
Key details
- Date: May 16, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM
- Venue: Institut français Léopold Sédar Senghor, cinema hall
