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A lavishly illustrated book exploring the full multi-disciplinary scope of the renowned Nigerian artist’s output (with a particular focus on

The notable books of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction by African writers published in 2024, selected by the staff of Open

2024 was undoubtedly a memorable year for African literature lovers as they were treated to amazing African books that quenched

Get ready for the Thika Book Fair, themed “Reading and Sharing Information for a Better Future”, happening from January 31

Katharine Halls has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Saif Ghobash Banipal Prize for her outstanding translation of Ahmed Naji’s novel,

Two alumni of the 2024 CANEX Writing Workshop, Habiba Dokubo-Asari and Efemia Chela, have received the 2025 Iceland Writers Retreat Alumni Award.

Every year, since 2018, Brittlepaper curates a list of 100 books that have left a mark on African literary culture.

This UK-based prize includes categories like Travel Book of the Year, Fiction with a Sense of Place, and more.

The Botswana Literature Awards 2024 winners were announced in Gaborone on Saturday, December 14, 2024.

The Brittle Paper Awards celebrates individuals and organisations that create space for African literary culture.