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Bank Windhoek Doek Literary Awards 2025 Winners Announced.
Jeremy Tiboth, Filemon Iiyambo, Jedidja Kakuva, and Luigi Arnat won the Bank Windhoek Doek Literary Awards 2025 in Windhoek on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Established in 2021 by Doek, the biennial Bank Windhoek Doek Literary Awards celebrate contributors to Doek! Literary Magazine across the categories of fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and visual art. Previous winners of…
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Najila Woodroffe wins Grenada Writers’ Prize 2025
Najila Woodroffe won the inaugural Grenada Writers’ Prize in St. George’s, Grenada, on Monday, December 8, 2025. The Grenada Writers’ Prize is a new national short story competition open to residents of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique. This initiative, supported by the Grenada Office of Creative Affairs and other sponsors, will award winners with cash…
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Kenyan Author and Academic David Mulwa Has Passed Away
Kenyan novelist, playwright, actor, and academic David Mulwa passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, while receiving treatment for cardiac arrest in Nairobi. Born on April 9, 1950, in Mukaa, Machakos County, Mulwa built a distinguished career across education and the arts. He studied at the University of Nairobi, UCLA, and Ohio University. After teaching…
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award 2026 Longlists Announced
The longlists for the Sheikh Zayed Book Award 2026 were announced in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, starting on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Now in its landmark 20th edition, the award honours Arab writers, intellectuals, publishers, and young talent whose works and translations in the humanities have enriched Arab cultural, literary, and social life. One…
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Sunday Times Literary Awards 2025 Winners Announced
Shubnum Khan and Khumisho Moguerane were declared winners of the Sunday Times Literary Awards 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Thursday, December 4, 2025. The Sunday Times Literary Awards are awarded annually in fiction (since 1989) and nonfiction (since 2001). Organised by South African newspaper The Sunday Times, it has been won in recent times…
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Book Digest: Esther Karin Mngodo, Serubiri Moses, Tochi Onyebuchi, Christopher John Farley
Our regular Book Digest segment spotlights new books by Esther Karin Mngodo, Serubiri Moses, Tochi Onyebuchi, and Christopher John Farley. The Witness of Nina Mvungi by Esther Karin Mngodo Publisher: Hanging Loose PressDate: December 1, 2025Genre: FictionLanguage: English (translated from Kiswahili)Where to find it: Itasca Books Esther Karin Mngodo Esther Karin Mngodo was born in…
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N.K. Jemisin Named Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) named N.K. Jemisin the latest recipient of its Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award on Sunday, November 16, 2025. The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association, founded in 1965, is a non-profit organization that supports writers through advocacy, promotion, and resources, and hosts the annual Nebula Awards.…
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LOATAD Announces Black Atlantic Residency Fellows 2026
The Library of Africa and the African Diaspora (LOATAD) announced the fellows selected for its 2026 Black Atlantic Residency on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Founded in 2023 by Sylvia Arthur, LOATAD is a private library, archive, museum, and writing residency dedicated to the works of African and Diaspora writers from the late 19th century onward.…
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Addis Literature Festival 2025 starts December 2
The Addis Literature Festival 2025, with the theme “Ignite Your Love For Words,” will be hosted in venues around the Ethiopian capital from December 2 – 14, 2025. The Dashen Bank Culture Club is an initiative by the Dashen Bank to promote Ethiopian art and culture through events like art sales, film festivals, and cultural…
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Opportunities for writers and poets for December 2025.
In our ongoing series, we share opportunities for those who wish to submit work in December 2025, whether it be poetry, prose, or other related arts. These callouts are divided into education (MFAs, Fellowships, residencies), opportunity hubs, journals, and prizes. Please do us a favour and mention to whoever you applied to that you got…
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Book Digest: Fiston Mwanza Mujila, Beata Umubyeyi Mairesse, Nkereuwem Albert, Ayana Gray
Our regular Book Digest segment spotlights new books by Fiston Mwanza Mujila, Beata Umubyeyi Mairesse, Nkereuwem Albert, and Ayana Gray. The Slaughterhouse of Dreams by Fiston Mwanza Mujila Publisher: Deep VellumPublication Date: November 18, 2025Genre: Poetry Language: English (translated from French by J. Bret Maney) Where to find it: Deep Vellum Fiston Mwanza Mujila Fiston…
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South African Publishing Hub Launches Third Cycle to Amplify Local Voices
The third cycle of the DSAC Publishing Hub launched on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the University of South Africa (UNISA) in Pretoria. The event celebrated 21 new manuscripts selected for publication, marking a significant step in preserving the nation’s literary heritage. An initiative of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) and the…
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Wangari The Storyteller Announces “Hadithi on the Move Tour 2026”
Storyteller Wangari The Storyteller (real name Grace Wangari) will mark her 20th anniversary in 2026 with the “Hadithi on the Move Tour,” a storytelling journey across 20 counties in Kenya. Since beginning her career as an actor in 2006, Wangari has become a leading figure in performance storytelling, known for creating intimate, dynamic shows that…
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Literary Magazines: Hummingbird, Transition, Fiyah, Isele
New editions of Hummingbird Journal, Transition Magazine, Fiyah Magazine, and Isele Magazine are available for your reading pleasure. The Hummingbird Journal The Hummingbird Journal is a digital literary and arts journal based in Ghana, dedicated to amplifying the voices of Ghanaian and African writers and artists. It publishes a range of work, including poetry, prose,…
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Grenada Writers’ Prize 2025: Inaugural Shortlist Announced
The shortlist for the inaugural Grenada Writers’ Prize was announced in St. George’s, Grenada, on Monday, November 24, 2025. The Grenada Writers’ Prize is a new national short story competition open to residents of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique. This initiative, supported by the Grenada Office of Creative Affairs and other sponsors, will award winners…
