The 6th edition of the International Festival of Saharan Cultures (FICSA) kicked off on February 7, 2026, in Amdjarass, Chad’s Ennedi-East province.
The festival, themed ‘Culture and sustainable tourism for inclusive territories,’ brought together delegations from several African and Arab countries, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Sahel-Sahara region.
Speaking at the event, Abakar Rozzi Teguil, the Minister of Tourism Development, Culture and Handicrafts remembered the aims of FICSA.
‘Our Saharan cultures must not remain confined to memory or nostalgia. They must live, circulate, renew themselves, and engage in dialogue with the world’. Abakar Rozzi Teguil, the Minister of Tourism Development, Culture and Handicrafts,
He highlighted the tourism potential as well.
‘To make culture an economic driver and tourism a tool for local development […].’
The week-long celebration, running until February 13, promises to promote cultural cooperation, sustainable tourism, and national cohesion.
(With MRTV French)
