The ninth edition of the Mohamed Dib Literary Prize in Algeria announced its shortlist, featuring nine literary works in three categories: Arabic, Amazigh, and French. Organized by the cultural association La Grande Maison in Tlemcen, the prize celebrates the literary legacy of Mohamed Dib (1920-2003), one of Algeria’s most influential writers. The objective is to promote and encourage literary creation among young authors in the three national languages.
Selected Works:
In Arabic:
- Al-Yaraabi’ As-Soud by Djilali Amrani
- As-Sira Ath-Thania Li Iblis by Ali Baki
- Sira Mawtaa Lam Yabkihim Ahad by Abdelkader Berghout
In Amazigh:
- Mourdis by Ould Amar Tahar
- Thasfivet Tasfasi Thousaft by Srik Lisa
In French:
- Les vies (multiples) d’Adam by Ben Allou Lamine
- De glace et de feu by Suzanne Elkens
- Taxis by Ayham Ayman
- Les gens du peuplier by Arzaki Metref
In the eighth edition, the winners included Amal Bouchareb for the best Arabic novel with Fi al-Bida’ Kanat al-Kalima, Walid Sahli for Targaqat in Amazigh, and Kalthoum Stali for La ville aux yeux d’or in French.