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UNESCO chief Audrey Azoulay highlighted the role played by the Rabat book industry in the democratization of knowledge. The 2024 World Book Capital was held in Strasbourg, France.
Morocco’s capital will be the World Book Capital for 2026. This was announced by the Director-General of UNESCO on Tuesday (Oct. 08). While doing so, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization followed the recommendation of the World Book Capital Advisory Committee. Rio de Janeiro in Brazil will be the host in 2025.
Home to the third largest international book and publishing fair in Africa, Rabat will kick off the year of celebrations on 23 April 2026, World Book and Copyright Day. The Moroccan capital is the 5th African city to be granted the honor after Alexandria in Egypt, Port Harcourt in Nigeria, Conakry in Guinea, and Accra in Ghana.
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Rabat will roll out a series of initiatives to foster sustainable economic growth and social benefits by enhancing access to books and supporting the local publishing industry. UNESCO chief Audrey Azoulay highlighted the role played by the Rabat book industry in the democratization of knowledge. The 2024 World Book Capital was held in Strasbourg, France.
