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The ambassador of the East African nation of Djibouti, a country of 1.1 million people about the size of Belize, is set to headline Books for Africa’s annual fundraiser in Atlanta. Ambassador Mohamed Siad Doualeh, who also serves as permanent representative of Djibouti to the United Nations, will deliver a speech at the Sept. 5 luncheon at the Buckhead Club.  

On July 12, 2025, Books For Africa welcomed local friends, supporters and African guests for its annual warehouse party.

Books For Africa hosted its annual warehouse party on Saturday, July 12, 2025. ‪KSTP‬ was there to interview with Books For Africa Executive Director Patrick Plonski!

Books For Africa closed its Fiscal Year 2025 on June 30 very successfully, having shipped over 2.8 million books to the continent—an increase of 78% over the previous fiscal year.

Books For Africa is pleased to have supported Kenya Medical Training College and Ngong Road Children’s Foundation with a recent shipment of books.

Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has received medical books from Books For Africa to support the country's healthcare and education systems.