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News June 26, 2026

Commonwealth Short Story Prize Clears Regional Winners of AI Use Following Month-Long Review

by Blessing Uwisike

News June 25, 2026

Safia Elhillo, Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu, and Stephanie Wambugu Named 2027–2028 Civitella Ranieri Writing Fellows

by Submissions Editor

News June 24, 2026

“This Is Not Just About Us”: Dr. Ivara Esege Writes His Own Account of the Inquest Euracare Has Tried Five Times to Stop

by SUBMISSIONS EDITOR

News June 23, 2026

The Polygamist’s Netflix Success Signals a New Era for African Literary Adaptations

by Blessing Uwisike

News June 23, 2026

Ozoz Sokoh’s Chop Chop Wins Big Twice Over: Nautilus Gold in May, James Beard’s Emerging Voice in June

by Blessing Uwisike

News June 22, 2026

Oyinkan Braithwaite, Tochi Onyebuchi, Wole Talabi, and More African Writers Make the 2026 Ignyte Awards Finalists

by Blessing Uwisike

News June 22, 2026

‘Read, and Read Some More’: Ellah Wakatama on What She’s Really Looking for as Chair of the 2026 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize

by Blessing Uwisike

News June 22, 2026

Salma El-Wardany Writes on Why the Girl’s Trip Is Non-Negotiable in Sororal’s Baggage Claim Newsletter

by Blessing Uwisike