Dakar’s international literature festival celebrates african voices

literary exchange / festival / dialogue and debate

Dakar’s International Literature Festival (FILID)

The fifth edition of Dakar’s International Literature Festival (FILID) returns to the Institut français du Sénégal, offering a vibrant platform for exploring contemporary literary creations across Africa and beyond.

Saturday, May 16

Institut français du Sénégal, cinema hall

This year’s FILID brings together authors, readers, publishers, and literature enthusiasts for enriching discussions, readings, and exchanges centered on modern African and global literary works.

Key details

  • Date: May 16, 2026
  • Time: 9:00 AM
  • Venue: Institut français du Sénégal, cinema hall

Institut français Léopold Sédar Senghor

89, rue Joseph T. Gomis
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