SHORT STORIES

Bobo and the Talking Baobab | By Amadou S Jallow (Gambia)
Abstract The story of Kalina revolves around an island, metaphorically depicted as a beautiful African woman, whose allure is comparable to a rare, dazzling jewel. Once blessed with a striking beauty, Kalina was crafted by the almighty with a unique...
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The Nakedness of Kalina | by Chudy Ebiringa (Nigeria)
Abstract The story of Kalina revolves around an island, metaphorically depicted as a beautiful African woman, whose allure is comparable to a rare, dazzling jewel. Once blessed with a striking beauty, Kalina was crafted by the almighty with a unique...
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Khady La Battante | By Sam Diguilou Bondong (Chad)
Résumé: Khady, une jeune fille issue d'un village rural, grandit en travaillant dur aux côtés de ses parents dans les champs et les tâches ménagères. Admirée pour sa bravoure et son travail acharné, elle est perçue comme la future meilleure...
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Anna | By Saidou Anna Ibn Ahmad (The Gambia)
Abstract:  In Jarra Soma, Gambia, Anna challenges gender inequality by defying societal norms and aspiring to become a teacher. Supported by her friends, she organizes a pivotal community meeting that sparks a shift in perceptions about women's roles, inspiring change...
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The Project | By Professor Aliyu Kamal, PhD (Nigeria)
Abstract: A determined environmentalist, Ja’en Ja’en, embarks on a research expedition in Kano, Nigeria, to study environmental degradation and its link to unsustainable practices like logging and slash-and-burn agriculture. Battling harsh conditions, limited resources, and societal misconceptions, he collects data...
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Hyenas of Got Anding’o | By Odhiambo Job (Kenya)
Abstract: A man struggles with sleeplessness in the countryside, his mind wandering through vivid memories of his childhood, village traditions, and cultural encounters with the supernatural. Amid the pitch-dark night and the haunting August wind, he recalls eerie tales of...
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Lianana’s Inheritance | By Rhoda Aorabee (Nigeria)
Abstract: Lianana, a widow, fights to secure the inheritance left to her by her late husband, including a piece of farmland. On this land, she applies indigenous farming knowledge and integrated agricultural practices to cultivate a variety of crops. With...
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The Stubborn Fly | By Olive Chinyere (Nigeria)
Abstract: The story revolves around parents with the 'S' genotype who tragically lose many children to sickle cell anemia. Their children, all affected by the condition, die before reaching the age of ten, except for one who survives until the...
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Wildflowers Heart | By Maria Phiri (Malawi)
Abstract: Tamara's journey unfolds as she navigates a dangerous forest in search of a cure to save her ailing mother. Despite the agony of walking on sharp stones and thorns without proper footwear, she presses on, determined to face whatever...
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Forgotten Souls | By Maria Phiri (Malawi)
Abstract: In Forgotten Souls, the narrator embarks on a train journey, observing the interactions between a young woman and a man, referred to as the "Train Guy." The woman, traveling with her baby, is met with kindness by the man,...
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