South Africa: Philippi Library Closes After Robbery and Vandalism
[GroundUp] “Why vandalise a library that your sister, brother and child needs?” asks ward councillor
Botswana: Poetess Releases Book On Personal Transformation
[Botswana Daily News] Kanye — Upcoming poetess, Poloko Otlogetswe has released a book titled The Stillness of My Dying Star that empowers readers to take control of their lives and heal from within.
Nigeria: Kole Omotoso, the Nigerian Writer, Scholar and Actor Who Inspired a Continent
[The Conversation Africa] Bankole Ajibabi Omotoso, better known as Kole Omotoso, the Nigerian novelist, playwright, journalist, scholar and actor, died on 19 July 2023. His son Akin Omotoso, a filmmaker, announced the death of the writer on Instagram.
Nigeria: Encomiums As Premium Times Books Unveils Ibietan’s Book On Cyber Politics
[Premium Times] In 12 chapters, Cyber Politics examines cyberculture, social demographics and political communication.
Nigeria: Omoniyi Ibietan’s Book On Cyber Politics in Nigeria Launched in Abuja
[Premium Times] In 460 pages spread over 12 chapters, the author gives expression to a critical phase within the distinct trajectory of Nigerian democracy through its elections.
Nigeria: Panellists to Discuss Digital Culture, Democracy At Unveiling of Book On Cyber Politics
[Premium Times] Among prominent personalities who have commented on Cyber Politics and the author is Mr Danbatta.
Kenya: National Library Unveils First Virtual Library With Over 200,000 Books
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) this week launched the country’s first virtual library, containing over 200,000 digitised books, periodicals, research papers, and government publications.
Ghana: A Book Titled ‘African Christianity in the 21st Century – the Mixed Bag’ Launched in Accra
[Ghanaian Times] 300-page book titled “African Christianity in the 21st Century: The Mixed Bag,” has been launched in Accra.
Kenya: Nairobi’s Soma Nami Bookstore to Host African Book Fair in August
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Soma Nami Books, a leading Kenyan Pan-African Bookstore has announced that it will be hosting The African Book Fair, an annual week-long book fair centering African Literature.
Angola: UK – Angolan Writer João Melo Releases Book
[ANGOP] Luanda — Angolan writer João Melo published Wednesday in the United Kingdom a collection of short stories entitled “And Suddenly the Flowers Withered and Other Stories”.