Writing Competition

Contemporary African Literature

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$70
First Prize
$10
Entry Fee
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Contemporary African Literature
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Writing Competition

Prize: $70

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Modern stories reflecting today’s Africa. Submit contemporary fiction that captures the current African experience in all its complexity.

Prizes & Recognition

1st Prize

$70

2nd Prize

$50

3rd Prize

$30

Competition Timeline

Competition Opens

January 27, 2026 6:24 PM

Submission Deadline

February 27, 2026 6:24 PM

Judging Complete

March 27, 2026 6:24 PM

Winners Announced

March 27, 2026 6:25 PM

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