The African Writers Programme

The intention of this project is to create a Forum that will group the major practising writers on the African continent, and ultimately be in a position to reflect their opinions and interests. At present there is no regular venue for African writers to meet. Gorée Institute, by its location and through its commitment to be a meeting place of minds, is ideally situated to fulfil this function. To start with a database will be established to centralise information about African writers and writing - their bibliographies, the possibilities of publication, translation and distribution of books, etc.