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Abdulrazak Gurnah: Searching for signs of Zanzibar’s most famous writer, all I found were trinkets and tourists
The Conversation  |  Aug 15, 2025

Gurnah is not just a writer I’ve read; he examined my doctoral dissertation at the University of Kent, where he taught for many years until his retire...

Six best African sci-fi and fantasy books to read this holiday
The Conversation  |  Dec 22, 2024

IDHTBTW warns readers of the disasters that will ensue if we continue on the path of using natural resources irresponsibly.

Caine Prize unveils shortlist of African stories for 2024 annual award
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 01, 2024

This year’s shortlist for the £10,000 award features five stories selected from 320 entries from 28 African countries.

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