“Francophone African books are still very often published by French imprints, which can make them hard to get at home. But there is a growing push for change...
When Cameroonian author Daniel Alain Nsegbe first saw his debut novel for sale in his home city of Douala, the price was so high “you would have to ask someone to stop eating for two days in order to buy the book”. It was around 16,000 CFA francs (£20) ; the average monthly salary in Douala is £150. The book, Ceux qui sortent dans la nuit (Those Who Go Out at Night) was published by Grasset, a French imprint. [...]”
Read here the article by Olivia Snaije, published in The Guardian, 14 May 2020.