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Building a Literary Community: The Work of the Writers Association of the Gambia

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In this episode, we spotlight the Writers Association of the Gambia and its efforts to build a vibrant literary community, featuring Dr. Cherno Omar Barry, the Association's President, who shares inspiring insights into how Gambian writers are boldly shaping the nation's literary and intellectual landscape. Osman Kargo conducted this interview in Banjul, Gambia. This episode is part of the Africanist Press New Democracy Series.

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