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African Horror: An Anthology | Available Now

by Tahzeeb Akram

News June 04, 2026

Nnedi Okorafor Wins Two 2026 Locus Awards; Somto Ihezue Also Takes Home a Win for his Novelette

by Blessing Uwisike

News June 02, 2026

Nathacha Appanah’s La Nuit au Cœur Sets a Record in Prix Goncourt History as Mauritius Becomes the 25th Choix Goncourt

by Blessing Uwisike

News June 02, 2026

Amazwi South African Museum of Literature is Dedicated Entirely to Literature, You Should Check It Out

by Blessing Uwisike

News June 01, 2026

M.H. Ayinde, Eugen Bacon, C.L. Hellisen, and Chukwunonso Ezeiyoke Earn Six Nominations Across the 2026 British Fantasy Awards Shortlists

by Blessing Uwisike

News June 01, 2026

Nigerian-Canadian Poet Jide Salawu Earns Double Shortlist Nod from the League of Canadian Poets for Debut Collection Contraband Bodies

by Submissions Editor

News May 29, 2026

Stella Gaitano and Safae el Khannoussi among finalists for the 2026 Internationaler Literaturpreis Prize

by Blessing Uwisike

News May 28, 2026

Conceição Lima, the Preeminent Poet of São Tomé and Príncipe, Has Died

by Blessing Uwisike

News May 27, 2026

See All 42 Books Longlisted for the 2026 Sunday Times Literary Awards

by Blessing Uwisike