Zimbabwe: Books – Folklore and Fantasy Combine in Langabi, a Supernatural Historical Epic From Zimbabwe
[The Conversation Africa] In 2023, award-winning Zimbabwean author Christopher Mlalazi published a new book, Langabi: Season of the Beast. He’s the author of novels like Running with Mother (2012), Dancing with Life: Tales from the Township (2012) and …
Ethiopia: African American Literature in ‘Roots’, ‘Beloved’ and Other Comparisons
[Ethiopian Herald] ‘Roots: The Saga of American Family’ was written in 1976 by Alex Haley and tells the story of Kunta Kinte, an 18th century African, captured as an adolescent and sold into slavery in Africa and then transported to North America. The …
Africa: Five Books About the Covid Pandemic to Look Out for in 2024
[The Conversation Africa] Vi-fi, short for virus fiction, describes contemporary fiction that features the devastating events of world-changing outbreaks and epidemics. Rooted in science fiction, vi-fi draws on bio-thrilling realism and parallel worlds…
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Cookbook Scoops Global Award
[The Herald] A Zimbabwean cookbook, written by local authors, recently won the 2023 Gourmand World Cookbook Award in Saudi Arabia.
Namibia: New Year, New Local Literature
[Namibian] Supernatural stories from east and southern Africa, reflections on a childhood at Katima Mulilo, Doek’s debut anthology and a megachurch murder mystery are the bait for bibliophiles as a number of authors greet the new year with new local li…
Zimbabwe: Weaver Press Is Closing – How One Small, Brave Zimbabwean Publisher Made a Difference
[The Conversation Africa] With the news that it is to halt operations it’s a fitting time to take stock of Weaver Press in Zimbabwe.
Africa: The Best African Books of 2023
[African Arguments] Once more, African writers from the continent and diaspora have provided us some literary gems. Our top novels of 2023, in no particular order.
Seychelles: Former President James Michel Releases New Book as a Celebration of the Ocean
[Seychelles News Agency] Former Seychelles’ President James Michel has released a new book entitled “Revisiting the Ocean – Living The Blue Economy” as a celebration of the ocean and for those who advocate for its potential to be harnessed and protected.
Nigeria: Tinubu, Buhari, Other Dignitaries Expected at Adesina Book Launch
[Premium Times] The book, published by Safari Books, is a memoir by Femi Adesina about his eight years in office as adviser to Mr Buhari.
Tanzania: Govt to Improve Library Infrastructure Countrywide
[Daily News] Kilimanjaro — THE government has embarked on a programme aimed at improving all libraries in the country in order to provide opportunities for students, teachers and other people to have access to additional knowledge.