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African Writers Awards
(Updated 12 Apr 2026) The African Writers Awards writing competition recognises outstanding creative writing by African writers and aims to promote original voices across the continent and the diaspora. The theme of the 2026 edition of the competition is Belonging.
APPLICATION WINDOW
ACTIVE
DEADLINE
1 Jul 2026
PRIZES
There are two categories: Poetry and Short Story
The winners of each category will receive a certificate of achievement and a cash prize of $100
OTHER KEY DATES
March 15, 2026: Entries opened
HOST COUNTRIES
Multiple host countries may mean that no travel is required.
Credit: African Writers Awards
Date Added: 23 Mar 2022
Tags: Literature Essay Writing
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