Our History
For over 40 years, Éditions Ganndal has been at the heart of African literature, publishing the voices that tell our continent's stories, our history, and our future.
Our Mission
Éditions Ganndal is dedicated to promoting and disseminating African literature, particularly the works of authors from Guinea and the West African sub-region. We believe in the power of words to transform societies, preserve cultures, and build bridges between peoples.
Our mission is to preserve and value African literary heritage while encouraging new voices. We publish novels, essays, poetry, traditional tales, and educational books that reflect the richness of African culture.
500+
Published Books
150+
Authors
20+
Countries of Distribution
40+
Literary Prizes
Our Values
The principles that guide our work every day
Passion
The love of African literature and culture guides our every action.
Excellence
We select and publish works of the highest literary quality.
Innovation
We adapt our editorial practices to the developments in the book world.
Reach
We work to promote African literature throughout the world.
Our Journey
Over four decades of commitment to African literature
Foundation
Creation of Éditions Ganndal in Conakry, Guinea
First Successes
Publication of our first best-sellers in Guinean literature
Expansion
Catalogue extension with authors from all over West Africa
Renaudot Prize
Our author Tierno Monénembo wins the prestigious Renaudot Prize
International Distribution
Our books are now distributed in more than 20 countries
Digital Publishing
Launch of our digital catalogue for worldwide distribution
Together, Let's Shape the Future
Éditions Ganndal continues to innovate and adapt to the challenges of the modern publishing world. We investment in the training of new authors, the development of digital formats, and the expansion of our international distribution network.
Our goal: to make African literature an essential pillar of world literature.