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Rabat named World Book Capital for 2026 by UNESCO

The Director-General of UNESCO announced on Tuesday (Oct. 8) that Morocco’s capital, Rabat, will be designated as World Book Capital for 2026. This decision follows the recommendation of the World Book Capital Advisory Committee. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will host the event in 2025. Rabat, known for having Africa’s third-largest international book and publishing fair, will begin its year of celebrations on April 23, 2026, coinciding with World Book and Copyright Day. Rabat is the fifth African city to receive this honor, following Alexandria (Egypt), Port Harcourt (Nigeria), Conakry (Guinea), and Accra (Ghana). As part of the designation, Rabat will implement a range of activities to promote books and reading for all ages. The initiatives aim to foster sustainable economic growth and social benefits by improving access to literature and supporting the local publishing sector. UNESCO chief Audrey Azoulay emphasized the importance of Rabat’s book industry in democratizing knowledge. Strasbourg, France, was named the World Book Capital for 2024.

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