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Literature

12 Books by African Writers You Need To Read This Summer

Add these books to your summer reading list.

Internet Shut Down in Democratic Republic of Congo Continues
News

Internet Shut Down in Democratic Republic of Congo Continues

Here are some updates on the contested election

Readers Share Literature that Gets Them Through the Holidays with Family
Literature

Readers Share Literature that Gets Them Through the Holidays with Family

Books thin enough to slip into your bible

Protestors Take Over Clifton Beach in Cape Town
News

Protestors Take Over Clifton Beach in Cape Town

Here are some of the actions that have been going on today.

Former President Rajoelina Wins Madagascar Votes for Presidency
News

Former President Rajoelina Wins Madagascar Votes for Presidency

The results might be challenged by his opponent

Wizkid Fans offer ‘Creative Truths’ for #Wizkiddiditfirst
News

Wizkid Fans offer ‘Creative Truths’ for #Wizkiddiditfirst

Read some of the best and the worst tweets from the hashtag

Kenyan Student Carilton Maina Fatally Shot by the Police
News

Kenyan Student Carilton Maina Fatally Shot by the Police

Activists and citizens are demanding justice for Maina

Lupita Nyong'o Shines in the New Trailer for Jordan Peele’s Film 'Us'
Film + TV

Lupita Nyong'o Shines in the New Trailer for Jordan Peele’s Film 'Us'

See how fans have been reacting on Twitter to the upcoming film

Listen to Burna Boy’s Hot New Track “Killin Dem”
Music

Listen to Burna Boy’s Hot New Track “Killin Dem”

#BurnaDay has taken over Boxing Day

Five Questions from African Literature to Help You Reflect on 2018
Arts + Culture

Five Questions from African Literature to Help You Reflect on 2018

Searing insights gleaned from some of our favorite books of 2018.

On Reinventing African Lit: All the Buzz From East Africa’s Biggest Literary Festival
Arts + Culture

On Reinventing African Lit: All the Buzz From East Africa’s Biggest Literary Festival

We talked to attendees at the Writivism Festival in Kampala about what makes a memorable legacy in African literature.

Portrait of poet Nicole Sealey
Arts + Culture

5 Afro-Latinx Poets You Should Know

Get familiar with the work of this talented group of poets.

Why Were All Today’s Women’s Day Speeches Being Given by Men? South African Women Speak Out
News Brief

Why Were All Today’s Women’s Day Speeches Being Given by Men? South African Women Speak Out

This is what happened at today's women's day events in South Africa.

Tendai Biti Arrested While Trying to Seek Asylum in Zambia
News

Tendai Biti Arrested While Trying to Seek Asylum in Zambia

Zimbabwean elections are over but politicians from the MDC alliance still fear for their lives.

Tsitsi Dangarembga's Book 'This Mournable Body' is Finally Here
Arts + Culture

Tsitsi Dangarembga's Book 'This Mournable Body' is Finally Here

It's been a great summer for Zimbabwean literature and Dangarembga just added to the list.

You Need to Watch These New Videos From Nigerian Rapper Nezi Momodu
Popular

You Need to Watch These New Videos From Nigerian Rapper Nezi Momodu

Check out the new music videos from her mixtape, The Endless Hour.

What is Going on in Harare?—We Talk to Zimbabweans in the Capital.
Politics

What is Going on in Harare?—We Talk to Zimbabweans in the Capital.

Images of violence breaking out in Harare are flooding social media, we reached out to hear from those in Harare.

The Long Wait for Election Results Provokes Fear of Rigging in Zimbabwe
Politics

The Long Wait for Election Results Provokes Fear of Rigging in Zimbabwe

Why is it taking so long to get some answers?

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