The verdict has sparked international outrage and is widely seen as a blow to freedom of expression in Egypt. Read more »
Chris Barnard is best known for his award-winning writing which included works like Boendoe, Mahala and the radio drama Die Rebellie van Lafras Verwey. Read more »
Marjorie Oludhe Macgoye was the first African woman writer to receive the Sinclair Prize in 1986. Read more »
The award-winning author Binyavanga Wainaina suffered a stroke at his home in Nairobi. Read more »
Zakes Mda's Rachel's Blue, Mandla Langa's The Texture of Shadows and Imraan Coovadia's Tales of the Metric System are in the running for "world's richest literary prize" Read more »
Olusegun Obasanjo said he decided to launch the story book entitled, "Peace Story for Children" to ensure the entrenchment of sustainable peace in the country. Read more »
Chigozie Obioma has been shortlisted for his debut novel The Fishermen, about four young brothers who meet a madman in a small Nigerian town. Read more »
Paul Ngotho's book, Obama, A Mamma!, has a collection of 54 poems based on President Barack Obama's recent visit to Kenya. Read more »
Namwali Serpell has become the first Zambian writer to win the prestigious Caine prize for African writing. Read more »
La capitale de la République de Guinée, Conakry, a été nommée Capitale mondiale du livre pour l'année 2017, a annoncé mardi ... Read more »
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