The third edition of the Marrakech African Book Festival (FLAM) kicked off on Thursday 5th january, at the French Institute in Marrakech.
This cultural event, scheduled to run until February 02, seeks to promote the cultural and artistic diversity of Africa, promote culture and literature, and support social and economic development through arts.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, FLAM co-founder Fatimata Wane said the festival's third edition is intended as an expression of African literature and culture, and a celebration of what unites the continent's peoples: the voices, stories, creations and humanity they share.
Since its creation, FLAM has always been an open invitation without barriers to the richness of African cultural diversity, never imposing a single theme for each edition, preferring to allow free expression, added Ms Wane.
She also said that the 2025 edition has a particular resonance, as it places the voice of women at the centre of its concerns, stressing that African women, despite their courage in the face of challenges, are still marginalised.
The festival was founded by Mahi Binebine (writer and visual artist), Fatimata Wane-Sagna (journalist), Hanane Essaydi (academic) and Younès Ajarraï (cultural entrepreneur), and brings together writers, intellectuals and academics from across Africa.
It also includes a special youth programming, offering writing ateliers, courses and literary events in partner schools and universities, with the aim of promoting reading and writing among the younger generation.
with MAPThe third edition of the Marrakech African Book Festival (FLAM) kicked off on Thursday 5th january, at the French Institute in Marrakech. 
This cultural event, scheduled to run until February 02, seeks to promote the cultural and artistic diversity of Africa, promote culture and literature, and support social and economic development through arts.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, FLAM co-founder Fatimata Wane said the festival's third edition is intended as an expression of African literature and culture, and a celebration of what unites the continent's peoples: the voices, stories, creations and humanity they share.
Since its creation, FLAM has always been an open invitation without barriers to the richness of African cultural diversity, never imposing a single theme for each edition, preferring to allow free expression, added Ms Wane.
She also said that the 2025 edition has a particular resonance, as it places the voice of women at the centre of its concerns, stressing that African women, despite their courage in the face of challenges, are still marginalised.
The festival was founded by Mahi Binebine (writer and visual artist), Fatimata Wane-Sagna (journalist), Hanane Essaydi (academic) and Younès Ajarraï (cultural entrepreneur), and brings together writers, intellectuals and academics from across Africa.
It also includes a special youth programming, offering writing ateliers, courses and literary events in partner schools and universities, with the aim of promoting reading and writing among the younger generation.
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