Lọ́unlọ́un Issue 5: Fiction Open Call

Lọ́unlọ́un is a pan-African journal that focuses on literature rooted in historical events that have shaped and defined places and times in Africa. Submissions are open to writers of African descent, home and abroad.

They are currently accepting submissions in fiction for their upcoming issue No.5 until May 8, 2026.

They are interested in a car crash in 2004 published in the local newspapers as much as they are in the Rwandan and Biafran genocides of 1994 and 1967, respectively. Fiction submissions can be speculative or factual tellings of African history, centred on the following themes: Economics, Society & Politics; Gender & Feminism; Hope & Healing; Identity & Belonging; and War, Conflicts & Disaster.

Submissions should be between 2,000 – 4,000 words. Accepted submissions will be paid an honorarium of $50.

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

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