02/12/2025
SILA 2026 PRESS RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE.
Abidjan, November 30, 2025.
For immediate release "16th Abidjan International Book Fair (SILA)."
The 16th Abidjan International Book Fair (SILA) will take place from April 28 to May 2, 2025, at the Abidjan-Port-Bouët Exhibition Center (Hall), in Côte d'Ivoire.
This event, initiated by the Association of Publishers of Côte d'Ivoire (ASSEDI), is first and foremost an invitation to celebrate books. Held under the patronage of the Ivorian Ministry of Culture and Francophonie, which also chairs the event, SILA enjoys the support of other institutions in Côte d'Ivoire. Après le SILA 15 en mai 2025, rendez-vous pour le SILA 16.
Once again, the Abidjan International Book Fair is delighted to renew the special dialogue that exists between professionals in the book industry and the general public. With each edition, the General Commission of the Fair, the organizing body, is proud of the turnout, which at the last edition brought together more than 100,000 visitors on-site and through its social media and dedicated pages..
Passionate readers, authors, publishers, teachers, pupils, students; all lovers of knowledge, prepare to experience a new ascent into the heart of the book. Friends of the book, the General Commission promises an event that will live up to your thirst for culture and discovery.
Furthermore, to ensure active and enjoyable participation, it invites future participants and visitors to stay informed in the coming weeks about the organization of SILA.
Anges Félix N'DAKPRI
Le Commissaire Général