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Safia Elhillo

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

by Submissions Editor

News May 06, 2026

Safia Elhillo Named Wasafiri’s International Writer in Residence

by Blessing Uwisike

News June 24, 2025

Sudanese-American Poet Safia Elhillo Named Finalist for the Prestigious 2026 Neustadt International Prize for Literature

by Jagravi Dave

Book News May 28, 2025

Mustafa the Poet Releases Debut Poetry Collection Featuring Contributions from Pedro Pascal, Channing Tatum, Warsan Shire, and more!

by Jagravi Dave

News February 26, 2025

Nile Nights: Fundraiser for Sudan Featuring Safia Elhillo and More | April 5

by Jagravi Dave

News February 07, 2025

Radical Books Collective’s 2025 Book Club Selections Include 3 African Authors!

by Jagravi Dave

News September 13, 2024

Safia Elhillo’s Novel Bright Red Fruit is a Finalist for the Kirkus Prize!

by Submissions Editor

Lifestyle May 09, 2024

Safia Elhillo Shares Moving Thoughts on the Anniversary of the Ongoing War in Sudan

by Kuhelika Ghosh