Incontri regionali: Topografie letterarie dell’Africa orientale – Invito a presentare contributi (8ª Conferenza di studi letterari e culturali Mashariki)

The International Comparative Literature Association (ICLA) announces the Call for Papers for the 8th Mashariki Literary & Cultural Studies Conference, themed “Regional Encounters: East African literary topographies”. The conference will take place from 23 to 25 June 2027 at the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Organisers seek abstracts (300 words) and panel proposals that investigate the historical and contemporary flows of ideas, texts, and artistic practices across East Africa and its diasporas. Topics may include visual arts, music, publishing networks, literary movements, oral traditions, migration narratives, multilingual literature, and related cultural phenomena. Submissions should be sent by 30 November 2026 to the conference email. Accepted papers will be presented at the conference, offering participants the chance to engage with scholars, artists, and practitioners, and may be considered for publication in associated conference proceedings or journals. No application fee is required. The call is open to scholars, writers, visual artists, musicians, and other cultural producers whose work aligns with the thematic focus, regardless of nationality or career stage.

Presentation at an international conference, networking with scholars and artists, potential inclusion in conference proceedings or related publications.

Open to scholars, writers, visual artists, musicians and other cultural practitioners working on topics related to East African literary and cultural encounters; no specific age, nationality or career‑stage restrictions.