Category: Africa
Ethiopia – Supply-chain shift: British Council hands baton to Hawassa
Hawassa University becomes Book Aid International’s 2026–28 national consignee, replacing British Council to steer donated-book supply chain across Ethiopia.
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Once Again, The Biggest Book Fair On the Planet Is In Africa. 6.2 million Visitors Rewrites Book Fair Economics
Cairo International Book Fair 2026 drew 6.2 million visitors, doubling Madrid’s turnout and cementing its status as publishing’s most formidable Arab-world market.
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From Sketchbook to Shelf: One Publisher’s Quest to Build a Congolese Comics Industry
Jevic Josué Otiléon, founder of Centrale Comics, on winning the Prix Lili 2025 and building a sustainable comics ecosystem in Congo and beyond.
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Ghana’s Publishing Renaissance: New Leadership Signals Industry Transformation
Ghana’s new publishing leadership drives industry reform amid GH₵3bn education investment, targeting regional market dominance by 2030.
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Morocco – SIEL 2026: Rabat to Anchor Global Publishing Dialogue as UNESCO Capital
The 31st SIEL in Rabat sets the stage for global publishing dialogue. France is Guest of Honor as Morocco celebrates Rabat’s UNESCO World Book Capital status.
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Leading Nigerian publisher demonstrates commercial viability of accessible publishing through targeted literacy initiative
Evans Brothers Nigeria Publishers launches pioneering inclusive literacy project with Braille and audiobooks for visually impaired students, demonstrating commercial viability of accessible publishing.
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Egypt’s Copyright Revolution: What Publishers Need to Know
Egypt’s IP overhaul brings new enforcement powers, Marrakesh Treaty implementation, and revived royalty societies—key changes for publishing professionals.
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Two Million Visitors Expected At India’s New Delhi World Book Fair Amid Growing Global Interest.
New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 expects 2 million visitors, showcasing India’s $9.3B publishing market, 1000+ publishers, and B2B global trade opportunities.
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Yemen’s Literary Resilience: Opportunities Amid Crisis As A Market Emerges From Adversity
Yemeni literature thrives despite war, with 2025 award-winners and exile publishers creating new markets. Analysis for publishing professionals seeking Arabic fiction opportunities.
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Morocco’s Next Generation of Writers: A Publishing Landscape in Flux
Moroccan publishing faces infrastructure gaps despite growth. New voices emerge but struggle with distribution, funding, and market access.
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Tunisia – Tunis City Book Fair Under Way As Western Publishing Parties
Tunis City Book Fair 2025-26: 80+ publishers, 30,000 titles on Habib Bourguiba Avenue until 3 Jan. Cultural programme with 130 contributors.
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Addis Literature Festival Debuts As Ethiopia’s New Literary Catalyst
Inaugural Addis Literature Festival 2025 concludes in Ethiopia, offering publishing professionals unique networking and manuscript opportunities distinct from the Addis Ababa Book Fair.
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