Pulaar/Fulfulde: One Language, Three Scripts — Which Future for a Transborder African Language?
An edited and expanded version of our earlier Pulaar article "Pulaar, Ɗemngal Gootal Jooma Mbinndinaaji Tati: Ajami, Abajada e ADLaM",...
Literature
Guinea’s Historic Recognition of National Languages: A Reform That Must Strengthen Unity, Not Division
The Republic of Guinea has entered a new chapter in its history by planning to officially recognize its national languages...
“Téere ak Téraanga”: A Cultural Space Dedicated to African Languages and Literature
Its name encapsulates its mission: "Téere ak Téraanga" ("Books and Hospitality"), located at the intersection of Boulevard de Saint-Louis and...
A Pioneer of African Language Revival: The Life and Work of Yero Dooro Jallo
Among the great figures who dedicated their lives to the revival and intellectual development of African languages, Yero Dooro Jallo...
Pulaar Recognized Globally: Fulani Language Included in Sheikh Hamad Translation Award 2026
Pulaar, also known as Fulfulde or Fulani, has been selected as one of the featured languages for the 12th edition...
Laurence Gavron, the author of “Fouta Street” died
After spending more than 30 years in Senegal, Laurence Gavron, who acquired Senegalese nationality, died Thursday 09/14/23. "She devoted most...
“Munyal” of Djaili Amadou Amal, translated into Arabic.
Winner of the Prix Goncourt de l'Orient 2020 for her novel "Les Impatientes", the Cameroonian Fulani author was in Beirut...
Cheikh Hamidou Kane, a profile of a Fulani Philosopher.
Cheikh Hamidou Kane, born in Matam on April 2, 1928, is a Senegalese writer and senior civil servant, who notably...
“Fulbe gila Héli-e- Yooyo haa Fuuta-Tooro” by Aboubacry Moussa Lam, revisits the origins of the Fulani.
The Egyptologist historian, Professor Aboubacry Moussa Lam of the Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, never tires of researching the...
Dakar Women’s Book Faire: Jinnda Dem Represents the Pulaar Authors
The Dakar women's book fair is on its last day after three days of activities. The event was officially launched...
The Fulani Novelist, Djaïli Amadou Amal, is the winner of 2021, Women of Cultural Influence Award.
Djaïli Amadou Amal has just received a new distinction. She was crowned Woman of Cultural Influence 2021 during an award...
Amadou Hampate Ba (1900-1991) is a Fulani Poet, a Malian Diplomat, and a Giant of African Literature.
Amadou Hampâté Bâ (1900-1991) was one of the major intellectual and literary figures of twentieth-century Africa. An illustrious writer, who...
