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INSTITUT CULTUREL DU MALILONNIYA GUÉDÉ
Lonniya Guédé

ICM's founding concept

In Malian traditions, the guèndè is the space where grain is threshed to remove impurities and preserve the essential kernel. Lonniya Guédé borrows this image as a philosophy of knowledge: intellectual sorting, the pursuit of truth, the valuing of useful knowledge, and its transmission to future generations.

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Our programs

Four areas of research and transmission

01

African Antiquity

Civilizations, kingdoms and empires, ancient African sciences, traditional political and social systems.

02

African Languages

Promotion of national languages, linguistic documentation, training in N'Ko, Adlam, Tifinagh, Ge'ez, Vai and Bamum scripts.

03

Culture & Heritage

Heritage conservation, digital archives, cultural conferences, scientific publications.

04

Youth & Innovation

Training, cultural competitions, entrepreneurial initiatives, cultural leadership.

A landmark gathering for African research

International Congress on African Antiquity

"The influence of ancient Africa on the world through its languages, culture and science"
Bamako, Mali · November 16 – 20, 2027
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