The 3rd edition of the Salon International de l'Industrie du Livre de Yaoundé (SIILY) opened on Wednesday March 12, 2025, at the Esplanade of the National Museum in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The theme of this year's event is “The book as a pillar of development”.  The SIILY is organized by the Association des Promoteurs de l'Industrie du Livre (APIL), whose president is Matchadjé Yogolipaka. Its aim is to promote and popularize reading in Africa.

 
Since 2023, SIILY has brought together all the players in the book production chain. These include publishers, writers, booksellers, librarians, documentalists, literary agents, literary critics, graphic designers, illustrators and readers. The fair offers a wide range of activities, including training workshops, cultural events, exhibitions, round tables, conferences, book presentations and signings, prize-giving ceremonies, competitions and more. This third edition will close on Saturday, March 15, 2025. 
Tatiana Kuessie