The 30th edition of the International Publishing and Book Fair (SIEL) is being held from April 18 to 27, 2025, at the OLM Souissi venue in Rabat.

This major literary event brings together over 775 exhibitors from 51 countries, with more than 100,000 books on display and a rich program of conferences, debates, workshops, and literary evenings featuring over 760 speakers.

This year, the Emirate of Sharjah is the guest of honor, shining a spotlight on Emirati culture and literature.

The key highlights include:

• Linguistic diversity & intercultural dialogue

• Moroccan diaspora & voices of the world

• Ecology & respect for living beings

Les Éditions de la Fondation Félix Houphouët-Boigny pour la recherche de la paix are represented by Mr. Mathias Yao KOUAKOU, Director of the International Documentation Center (CID) of our institution.

The Félix Houphouët-Boigny Publishing House (Éditions FHB) actively participated in the 15th edition of the Abidjan International Book Fair (SILA), held from May 6 to 10, 2025, at the Parc des Expositions in Abidjan-Port-Bouët. Under the theme “Books and Roots,” this edition highlighted the richness of African and Afro-descendant literatures.

Éditions FHB’s Presence at SILA 2025

Affiliated with the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Foundation for Peace Research, Éditions FHB made a significant impact with a dynamic stand that welcomed numerous visitors.

Activities and Events

The Éditions FHB stand hosted various activities:

• Author Meet-and-Greets: Book signing sessions allowed visitors to engage directly with authors published by the house.

• Book Exhibitions: Attendees explored a selection of works emphasizing the culture of peace, history, and the values promoted by the Foundation.

Commitment to Promoting Literature

Éditions FHB’s participation in SILA 2025 aligns with its mission to promote Ivorian and African literature, reflecting the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Foundation’s dedication to fostering culture and peace through books.

To revisit the highlights of their participation, you can view their official Facebook page: Fondation Félix Houphouët-Boigny.

For its 17th issue, to be published in June 2025, Revue Haris invites submissions of original, in-depth articles focusing on themes related to International Relations, Geopolitics, or Strategic Studies.

Submission Guidelines:

• Manuscript Length: Articles should be between 5,000 and 8,000 words.

• Formatting Standards: Manuscripts must adhere to the CAMES formatting guidelines, available on the journal’s website: www.revue-haris.org

• Required Information: Each submission should include:

  • Full names of the author(s)

  • Institutional affiliation(s)

  • Email address(es)

  • A passport-sized photograph of each author

  • An abstract in both French and English (maximum 300 words)

  • Seven keywords

Submission Process:

Manuscripts should be sent simultaneously to the following email addresses:

• cerriuao01@gmail.com

• asriesa2012@gmail.com

Timeline:

• Call for Papers: April 1, 2025

• Submission Deadline: June 5, 2025

• Feedback to Authors: June 20, 2025

• Revised Manuscripts Due: June 27, 2025

• Publication Date: June 30, 2025

Fees:

• Review Fee: 25,000 CFA francs (approximately €39)

• Publication Fee: 40,000 CFA francs (approximately €61)

For payment details and further information, please contact:
Dr. SILUE Nahoua Karim

• Phone/WhatsApp: (+225) 07 08 33 00 53

The publishing house of the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Foundation for Peace Research is participating in the 4th edition of the African Book Fair in Paris, taking place from March 14 to 16, 2025, at the Halle des Blancs Manteaux (48 Rue Vieille du Temple, 4th arrondissement).

This year, Cameroon is the guest of honor, with the central theme “Journey(s) through Diasporas.” The event brings together over 40 African and Afro-descendant authors, publishers, and artists, with a dynamic program of talks and literary encounters.

The FHB Editions delegation is led by Professor Jean-Noël Loucou, Secretary General of the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Foundation for Peace Research.

An unmissable event to celebrate and promote the richness and diversity of African literature.

On December 7, 2024, the grand finale of the Cracks of Peace competition, held at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Foundation for Peace Research, crowned Lycée Mamie Adjoua as the champion of this edition with an impressive score of 211 points. The event showcased a strong commitment to excellence, eloquence, and the promotion of peace in schools.

Final Rankings:
1st – Lycée Mamie Adjoua (211 points)
2nd – Lycée Moderne 2 (193 points)
3rd – Lycée Moderne 1 (40 points)
4th – Lycée Mixte 1 (0 point)

Individual Awards:

• Super Crack 2024: Diabaté David (Lycée Moderne 2)

• Best Slam Performer: Kouadio Amenan Anne Annick Vanessa (Lycée Mixte 1)

Prizes:

• Lycée Mamie Adjoua: Trophy, laptop, 500,000 FCFA, books from the FHB Foundation

• Lycée Moderne 2: Laptop, 200,000 FCFA, books

• Lycée Moderne 1 & Lycée Mixte 1: 100,000 FCFA each, books

Words from the Patron:
Mrs. Nina Fadiga, an expert in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing, encouraged students to shape their future through education, eloquence, and self-confidence. She also generously donated the laptops awarded to the winners.

Looking Ahead:
In collaboration with Indigo Côte d’Ivoire, the organizers plan to establish Peace Messengers Clubs in participating schools. These clubs will promote dialogue, tolerance, public speaking, slam poetry, and podcast production as tools to foster peace in the school environment.

Congratulations to the winners and all participants for their outstanding commitment to this meaningful initiative.