Category: Culture

literary festival / talks & debates / storytelling Dakar’s International Literature Festival (FILID) returns for its fifth edition The fifth edition of the International Literature Festival of Dakar (FILID) will light up the stage at the Institut français du Sénégal, bringing together prominent voices in contemporary literary creation for a day of exchange and discovery. Saturday, May 16Institut français du Sénégal, cinema hall This year’s FILID edition promises a vibrant gathering where authors, readers, publishers, and literature enthusiasts converge to explore the rich tapestry of African and global literary works.…

Chad Strengthening cultural ties between Chad and China through language contests The national finals of the Chinese language competition in Chad highlight a growing cultural and academic partnership between the two nations, celebrating six years of collaboration through the Confucius Institute. — 3 min read Share The national finals of the Bridge to Chinese competition, co-hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Chad and the Confucius Institute at the University of N’Djamena, marked a milestone in cultural diplomacy. Held at the Mother-Child Humanities University in N’Djamena, the event drew students eager…

Century-old train stations in Dakar and Rufisque stand as silent witnesses to history, blending seamlessly with modern infrastructure upgrades like the Train Express Régional (TER). Rather than erasing their architectural soul, preservation efforts have carefully maintained their original character, ensuring these landmarks remain protected cultural treasures. a journey through time: Dakar’s iconic railway hub The Dakar train station, built in 1914, once served as the lifeline of the Dakar-Niger railway network, long before Senegal gained independence. It embodied the region’s economic vitality and commercial exchanges across French West Africa. Similarly,…

Before pressing the shutter button, photographer Tiécoura N’Daou pauses to consider the meaning behind every image he captures. His latest exhibition, “Mali: Personal Glimpses of Humanitarian Crisis”, recently concluded in Berlin, Germany, offering visitors a poignant look into the lives of those affected by the ongoing crisis in the Sahel region. In the heart of West Africa, Mali faces profound challenges. Over 6.4 million people currently rely on humanitarian aid and protection, with more than 400,000 displaced within the country—many of them women and children. The situation is exacerbated by…