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How Abir Ibrahim’s Photo Book “Love Letters to Sudan” Celebrates Sudan’s Culture and Strength

From all 18 states, the Sudanese-American historian showcases Sudan’s beauty and strength in her book, challenging decades of negative perceptions.

October 24, 2025

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In ‘Necessary Fiction,’ Eloghosa Osunde Examines What It Means to Be Queer and Free in Nigeria

The award-winning Nigerian writer discusses the process and themes behind their second novel, which beautifully tackles themes of friendship, community, queerness, and building a haven in a harsh place.

August 13, 2025

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13 Must-Read Books by Black South African Women Writers

These 13 powerful books by Black South African women writers offer a compelling lens on Black women’s complex realities and triumphs in today’s world.

August 9, 2025

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The African Literature Ecosystem Used to Be Unstoppable. What Went Wrong?

The late 2000s to late 2010s were an era of vibrant publications, literary prizes, and the emergence of incredible literary talents. All that has been replaced with a loss of community and dwindling literary spaces.

July 23, 2025

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In Her Debut Novel, Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo Expands the Nigerian Immigrant Experience

‘The Tiny Things Are Heavier’ is a stirring and masterfully delivered bildungsroman that follows a young Nigerian woman as she tries to make sense of her new life and what exactly she wants from it.

July 22, 2025

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What It’s Like To … Run a Publishing House and Bookstore in Cairo

Karam Youssef has built and maintained a cultural oasis in the book business for nearly two decades, publishing Arabic language books and translations of literary quality and sociopolitical relevance in Egypt.

July 16, 2025