By Iminza Keboge Published May 21, 2018 A writing contest for young women invites original works of poetry in the Somali language. The annual BBC News Somali Young Female Poet of the Year Award, that began in 2017 as part…
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By Irene Gaitirira Published January 7, 2018 Keorapetse William Kgositsile, a leading South African poet and political activist also known by his pen name, Bra Willie, has passed away. “His death should inspire young authors and poets into wanting to…
By Khalifa Hemed Published November 3, 2017 A British book-donation and library-development charity has donated thousands of new book to Liberia, Africa’s oldest modern republic. Book Aid International says the more than 23000 books donated by UK publishers are now…
By Iminza Keboge Published October 25, 2017 Despite the devastating attack which killed more than 276 people and injured 300 others, a British charity that donates books to sub-Saharan Africa is sending 11000 books to the city where its local…
By Bamuturaki Musinguzi Published October 13, 2017 A publication that could be described as a visual journey into the thoughts, emotions and minds of 308 South African artists has been released. In the third edition of the 312-page publication titled…
By Victor Juma Published August 8, 2017 Are you looking for where to get skills in critical thinking, analysis and effective communication? Look no further than How To Write On 1001 Subjects! manual for creative writers, critics and journalists. As…
By Irene Gaitirira Published June 20, 2017 Book Aid International of Britain is providing brand new books to communities in Rwanda. Britain’s leading international book-donation and library-development charity says it has on June 20, 2017 sent 31801 books to support…
By Irene Gaitirira Published June 8, 2017 A Nigerian writer has won the 2016 Etisalat Prize for Literature. And After Many Days, a novel by Jowhor Ile, earned £15000 prize money, an engraved Montblanc Meisterstück pen, and an Etisalat-sponsored fellowship…
By Khalifa Hemed Published April 27,2017 A German graphic designer, book illustrator and picture book creator has won the best literature for children in 2017. The artist, 69-year-old Wolf Erlbruch who has written some 10 books of his own and illustrated…
By Iminza Keboge Published April 1, 2017 Citizens of African countries are invited to submit their unpublished manuscripts and illustrations for children’s stories to the 8th Golden Baobab Prize by December 1, 2017. Touted as being Africa’s leading literary award…