Xanoo is an innovative digital library developed to promote reading and access to knowledge in national languages in West Africa. Funded by Swiss Cooperation and implemented by SIA N'SON, this mobile application meets the specific needs of neo-literates.
The application offers an intuitive interface available in six major local languages: Fongbe, Yoruba, Baatonum, Dendi, Fulfulɖe and Boo, thus facilitating its use by a wide audience in different West African countries.
The library offers a variety of documentary resources:
Scientific articles and publications
Books and manuals
Administrative documents and reports
Texts of laws
Academic theses
All documents are available in PDF and EPUB formats, suitable for reading on mobile. The content covers various sociological themes relevant to the region.
Exclusive Android app
Offline mode under development
Interface optimized for mobile devices
Intended for readers aged 16 and over
Prerequisites: ability to read in at least one of the languages offered
Available in six countries: Benin, Togo, Nigeria, Niger, Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast.
The application relies on a network of partner literacy centers to maximize its impact and dissemination to target populations.
As an innovative digital solution, Xanoo contributes significantly to the promotion of local languages and the democratization of access to knowledge in West Africa.