The Caine Prize for African Writing

The submissions period for the AKO Carine Prize for African Writing is now open! The AKO Caine Prize for African Writing is a registered charity whose aim is to bring African writing to a wider audience using their annual literary award. In addition to administering the Prize, they work to connect readers with African writers through a series of public events, as well as helping emerging writers in Africa to enter the world of mainstream publishing through the annual Caine Prize writers’ workshop which takes place in a different African country each year. Submissions to the prize must be made through publishers.

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Enquiries about submissions should be directed to the Caine Prize. Please always refer to their website for complete details and information. 

Please note, this call is run by the Caine Prize, not the Commonwealth Foundation.