SHORT STORIES

Embers | By Cynthia Abdallah (Kenya)
Abstract: Embers explores the intersection of tradition and modernity through the lives of two homes, one old and the other new, standing side by side in the rural village of Mlimani. The older house, constructed with mud bricks and a...
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Tears in Kosoto | By Chudy Ebiringa (Nigeria)
Abstract  Kosoto is a town in Nigeria once considered one of the least developed, but it transformed into a thriving hub after the discovery of oronoid, a valuable liquid mineral resource. Oronoid became essential for fuel supplementation and the purification...
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Small London | By Solomon Guzali (Nigeria)
Abstract: Small London is a short story piece that projects the adventure of a young Nigerian who is in the quest to escape an unpleasing lifestyle due to the country's poor standard of living, educational administration and leadership structure. Well,...
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The Last Drop of Tear | By Rasheedat Oladapo (Nigeria)
Abstract In ‘The Last Drop of Tear’, twelve-year-old Rumasau, a Basic Six pupil in the city of Minna, has always been reminded by her mother to conserve water, prevent food wastage, avoid littering, leaving the lights on during the day...
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Love in the Time of Climate Change | By Jennifer Heaven Mike (Nigeria)
Abstract In the coastal town of Dadur, Nnamaka, a passionate environmental scientist, and Sirous, a local artist and activist, join forces to address climate change through a unique collaboration of science and art. Their shared love for the environment and...
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The Old Mwambesi | By Mwanawetu Mmuni (Tanzania)
Abstract The village of Mwambesi, located on the banks of the Ruvuma River, once thrived through paddy farming and fishing. The community, which relied on seasonal rainfall for two rice harvests a year, lived in harmony with their environment. However,...
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Omora: The First Trained Girl Child Who Became the Face of Lilaye | By Osedebamen Oamen
Abstract Omora’s Journey is a story of resilience, ambition, and the transformative power of education. Born in a small community where girls were often denied the chance to further their education, Omora defies societal expectations with the support of her...
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Kurwa and His Attitude | By Mwanawetu Mmuni (Tanzania)
Abstract In Kurwa and His Attitude, Kurwa's complicated relationship with animals is explored through two stories. Kurwa and Dog: Kurwa, who dislikes animals, drives away his dog when it follows him to a farm. Later, when a snake attacks, the...
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Gavel of Mischief | By Edward Edmond Eduful (Ghana)
Abstract: Mindsets are powerful forces in people’s lives and can be difficult to change. Africa faces severe environmental challenges that threaten our very existence. The narrative of a young woman known as Viroment; who sells fruit by the roadside in...
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Viroment: The Roadside Guardian of Change | By Dr Christine Phiri Mushibwe (Vice Chancellor, Unicaf University Zambia)
Abstract Mindsets are powerful forces in people’s lives and can be difficult to change. Africa faces severe environmental challenges that threaten our very existence. The narrative of a young woman known as Viroment; who sells fruit by the roadside in...
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