Caine Prize 2023: Senegalese married couple win African writing award
The award for a short story by an African writer published in English had a record-breaking 297 entries from 28…
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Somalia tackles plastic pollution on beaches, boosts marine ecosystems
Somali youth have launched a campaign against the littering of plastic waste on the beaches of the capital, Mogadishu, infusing…
Haiti: Music keeping children out of gangs in Port au prince
In Haiti’s capital, it is not unusual to hear loud crashes that many associate with the gangs who have torn…
Incredible Africans redefining global influence and potential
Amidst the vibrant mosaic of Africa’s rising stars, an inspirational tapestry of narratives unfolds, challenging stereotypes and illuminating our continent’s…
Obama artist showcases portraits of African presidents
An artist who rose to fame as the first African-American artist to officially paint a US president – Barack Obama…
Zimbabwe, she wrote: the women telling their country’s story for a new era
The door has been opened for a wave of writers confronting the legacy of postcolonialism through fiction – in a…