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See: List of Algerian writers

See: List of Angolan writers

See: List of Beninese writers

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• Unity Dow (1959–), judge, human rights activist, writer and minister of basic education
• Bessie Head (1937–1986), novelist and short-story writer born in South Africa{{listref|Gikandi}} {{listref|Killam & Rowe}}
• Leetile Disang Raditladi (1910–1971), playwright and poet{{listref|Jahn}}
• Barolong Seboni (1957–), poet and academic{{listref|Jahn}}

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See: List of Burkinabé writers

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• Esther Kamatari (1951–)
• Ketty Nivyabandi (1978–)[http://www.worldliteraturetoday.org/author/ketty-nivyabandi "Ketty Nivyabandi"], World Literature Today, March 2014.
• Gaël Faye (1982–)

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See: List of Cameroonian writers

{{Main|List of Cape Verdean writers}}

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• Pierre Makombo Bamboté (1932–), novelist and poet{{listref|Gikandi}}
• Etienne Goyémidé (1942–1997), novelist, poet and short story writer: Le Silence de la Foret{{listref|Gikandi}}
• Blaise N'Djehoya (1953–), novelist{{listref|Killam & Rowe}}
• Cyriaque Robert Yavoucko (1953–), novelist{{listref|Gikandi}}
• Adrienne Yabouza (1965–), novelist

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• Salma Khalil Alio (1982–), poet, short story writer and artist.
• Khayar Oumar Deffalah (c. 1944–), politician and autobiographical writerAcheikh ibn Oumar, [http://www.ndjamena-matin.com/article-fiche-de-lecture-de-fils-de-nomade-les-memoires-du-dromadaire-khayar-oumar-deffalah-44740757.html Fiche de lecture de: "Fils de nomade, les mémoires du dromadaire" – Khayar Oumar Defallah] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111115404/http://www.ndjamena-matin.com/article-fiche-de-lecture-de-fils-de-nomade-les-memoires-du-dromadaire-khayar-oumar-deffalah-44740757.html |date=2014-01-11 }}, 11 February 2010.
• Ali Abdel-Rhamane Haggar (1960–), economist and writer{{cite web|url=http://www.lematindafrique.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1749:1ereedition-des-journees-tchadiennes-au-senegal--pour-vivifier-un-heritage-culturel&catid=38:culture&Itemid=86 |title=1ère ÉDITION DES JOURNÉES TCHADIENNES AU SÉNÉGAL: Pour vivifier un héritage culturel |publisher=Lematindafrique.com |access-date=2011-11-11}}
• Marie-Christine Koundja (1957–), novelist and diplomat
• Koulsy Lamko (1959–), playwright, poet, novelist and university lecturer
• Joseph Brahim Seid (1927–1980), writer and politician{{listref|Jahn}}
• Ahmat Taboye, literary critic

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See: List of Republic of the Congo writers

See: List of Democratic Republic of the Congo writers

See: List of Ivorian writers

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• Waberi Abdourahman (1965–), novelist, poet and academic{{listref|Gikandi}}
• Mouna-Hodan Ahmed (1972–), French-language novelist{{cite web|url=http://aflit.arts.uwa.edu.au/AhmedMounaEng.html |title=Mouna-Hodan Ahmed: An author from Djibouti writing in French |publisher=Aflit.arts.uwa.edu.au |access-date=2011-11-11}}

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See: List of Egyptian writers

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• María Nsué Angüe (1945–2017), novelist and writer
• Justo Bolekia Boleká (1954–), professor and Bubi writer
• Juan Balboa Boneke (1938–2014), politician and writer{{listref|Gikandi}}
• Raquel Ilombé (1938–1992), Spanish-language writer
• Juan Tomás Ávila Laurel (1966–), Annobonese writer{{listref|Gikandi}}
• Donato Ndongo-Bidyogo (1950–), writer and journalist{{listref|Gikandi}}

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• Hamid Barole Abdu (1953–), non-fiction
• Reesom Haile (2003–), Tigrinya-language poetCharles Cantalupo, [http://www.emilydickinson.org/titanic/material/cantalupohaile.html Reesom Haile's poetry] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928031142/http://www.emilydickinson.org/titanic/material/cantalupohaile.html |date=2011-09-28 }}
• Saba Kidane (1978–), Tigrinya poet
• Hannah Pool (1974–), journalist
• Alemseged Tesfai (1944–), English-language playwrightJane Plastow, "Alemseged Tesfai: a playwright in the service of Eritrean liberation", in Banham et al, African theatre in development, 1999, pp. 54–60.

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• Sahle Selassie (c. 1795–1847)
• Haddis Alemayehu (1910–2003)
• Michael Daniel Ambatchew (1967–2012)
• Āfawarq Gabra Iyasus (1868–1947)
• Tsegaye Gabre-Medhin (1936–2006)
• Moges Kebede
• Tāddasa Lībān
• Tsehay Melaku
• Dinaw Mengestu (1978–)
• Maaza Mengiste (1974–)
• Nega Mezlekia (1958–)
• Martha Nasibù (1931–2020){{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_XwhAQAAQBAJ&pg=PT262 |title=Italy and the Mediterranean: Words, Sounds, and Images of the Post-Cold War Era |last=Bouchard |first=N |author2=Ferme, V |year=2013 |publisher=Springer |isbn=978-1137343468}}
• Lemn Sissay (1967–)
• Hama Tuma (1949–)
• Mammo Wudneh (1931–2012)
• Birhānu Zarīhun (1933/4–1987)
• Nega Mezlekia (1958–)

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• Jean-Baptiste Abessolo (1932–), educator and short story writer
• Peggy Lucie Auleley, French-language poet and novelist{{cite web|url=http://aflit.arts.uwa.edu.au/AMINAAuleley99.html |title=Peggy Lucie Auleley: lauréate du concours ACCT |publisher=Aflit.arts.uwa.edu.au |date=1999-06-03 |access-date=2011-11-11}}
• Bessora (1968–, in Belgium), novelist and short story writer{{listref|Gikandi}}
• Charline Effah (1977–), French-language novelist and educator{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MUghDQAAQBAJ&pg=PR28 |title=Women Writers of Gabon: Literature and Herstory |page=xxviii |last=Toman |first=Cheryl |year=2016 |publisher=Lexington Books |isbn=978-1498537216}}
• Rene Maran, born near Martinique (1887–1960), poet and novelist
• Chantal Magalie Mbazoo-Kassa, French-language poet and novelist{{cite web|url=http://aflit.arts.uwa.edu.au/Mbazoo_kassa.html |title=Chantal Magalie Mbazoo-Kassa |publisher=Aflit.arts.uwa.edu.au |access-date=2011-11-11}}
• Justine Mintsa (1967–), French-language novelist{{cite web|url=http://aflit.arts.uwa.edu.au/MintsaJustineEng.html |title=Justine Mintsa: An author from Gabon writing in French |publisher=Aflit.arts.uwa.edu.au |access-date=2011-11-11}}
• Nadège Noëlle Ango Obiang (1973–), French-language short story writer{{cite web|url=http://aflit.arts.uwa.edu.au/AngoObiangEng.html |title=Nadège Noëlle Ango Obiang: An author from Gabon writing in French |publisher=Aflit.arts.uwa.edu.au |date=2003-09-19 |access-date=2011-11-11}}
• Nadia Origo (1977–), novelist and publisher
• Honorine Ngou (1957–), novelist and academic
• Vincent de Paul Nyonda (1918–1995), playwright
• Maurice Okoumba-Nkoghe (1954–), poet and teacher{{listref|Gikandi}}
• Laurent Owondo (1948–2019), playwright{{listref|Gikandi}}
• Angèle Ntyugwetondo Rawiri (1954–2010), novelist{{listref|Gikandi}}

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See: List of Ghanaian writers

See: List of Guinean writers

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• Amílcar Cabral (1924–1973), agronomist, writer and politician
• Vasco Cabral (1926–2005)
• José Carlos Schwarz (1949–1977), poet and musician
• Fausto Duarte (1903–1953), from Cape Verde
• Carlos Lopes (1960–)
• Hélder Proença (died 2009)
• Carlos Semedo, poetAlbert S. Gérard, European-Language Writing in Sub-Saharan Africa: Volume 1, p. 286.
• Abdulai Silla (1958–)

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• David Cranmer Theko Bereng (1900–1974), Sotho poet{{listref|Jahn}}
• Caroline Ntseliseng Khaketla (1918–2012)Margaret Busby (ed.), Daughters of Africa: An International Anthology of Words and Writings by Women of African Descent from the Ancient Egyptian to the Present, London: Jonathan Cape, 1992; Vintage, 1993; pp. 275–276. {{listref|Jahn}}
• Simon Majara (1924–), Sotho novelist{{listref|Jahn}}
• Zakea D. Mangoaela (1883–1963), folklorist{{listref|Jahn}}
• Thomas Mofolo (1876–1948), novelist{{listref|Jahn}}
• A. S. Mopeli-Paulus (1913–1960), novelist
• Edward Motsamai (1870–1959), politician and writer{{listref|Jahn}}
• Kem Edward Ntsane (1920–?), Sotho poet and novelist{{listref|Jahn}}
• Basildon Peta (1972–), journalist
• Everitt Lechesa Segoete (1858–1923), religious and social writer{{listref|Jahn}}
• Azariele M. Sekese (1849–1930), Basotho author and historian{{listref|Jahn}}
• Joseph I. F. Tjokosela (c. 1911–?), Catholic writer and teacher{{listref|Jahn}}

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• Edwin Barclay (1882–1955), politician and writer
• Thomas E. Besolow (c.1867–?), autobiographical writer{{listref|Jahn}}
• Edward Wilmot Blyden (1832–1912), born in the Virgin Islands (see also Sierra Leone), educator, writer, diplomat and politician
• Roland Tombekai Dempster (1910–1965), poet{{listref|Jahn}}
• Hawa Jande Golakai (1979–)
• Bai T. Moore (1916–1988), poet, novelist, folklorist and essayist{{listref|Jahn}} {{listref|Killam & Rowe}}
• Wilton G. S. Sankawulo (1937–2009), politician and author
• Vamba Sherif (1973–)

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• Wafa Albueise (1973–), lawyer and writer
• Sadiq Al-Nayhum (1937–1994), Islamic writer, critic and journalistSuha Taji-Farouki, 'Sadiq Nayhum: An Introduction to the Life and Works of a Contemporary Libyan Intellectual', The Maghreb Review, 25:3–4 (2000), pp. 242 ff.
• Khalifa al-Fakhri, short story writer[https://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june11/libyapoet_03-02.html Benghazi-Born Poet Mattawa Reflects on Growing up Under Gadhafi], PBS Newshour, 2 March 2011.
• Ahmed Fagih (1942–2019), novelist{{listref|Gikandi}}
• Muammar al-Gaddafi (1942–2011), politician and occasional novelist
• Ibrahiem El-kouni (1948–), novelist{{listref|Gikandi}}
• Latifa al-Zayyat (1923–1996), activist and novelist

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See: List of Malagasy writers

• Tito Banda (1950–2014), novelist, academicNyasa Times obituary {{Cite web |url=http://www.nyasatimes.com/2014/03/11/malawi-writer-media-trainer-dies-tito-banda/ |title=Malawi writer, media trainer dies: Tito Banda | Malawi Nyasa Times – Malawi breaking news in Malawi |access-date=8 Sep 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304193501/http://www.nyasatimes.com/2014/03/11/malawi-writer-media-trainer-dies-tito-banda/ |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead }}
• Ezra Jofiya Chadza (1923–1985), poet and novelist
• William Chafulumira (1908–1981), writer on social issuesDictionary of African Christian Biography.{{cite book|author1=Janheinz Jahn|author2=Ulla Schild|author3=Almut Nordmann Seiler|title=Who's who in African Literature: Biographies, Works, Commentaries|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ko0HAQAAIAAJ|year=1972|publisher=Horst Erdmann Verlag|isbn=978-3-7711-0153-4}}
• Lula Pensulo (b. 1991) author, translator, and poet {{better source needed|date=September 2024}} {{cite web |url=https://archive.org/details/@lula_pensulo |title=Lula Pensulo Uploads at the Internet Archive

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• Yesaya Chibambo, author of A Short History of the Ngoni (1933), translated into English by Rev. Charles Stuart.B. Pachai, [https://www.jstor.org/stable/29778187 "Samuel Josiah Ntara: Writer and Historian"] The Society of Malawi Journal Vol. 21, No. 2 (July, 1968), pp. 60-66; page 60.
• Shadreck Chikoti (b. 1979), writer and social activist
• Steve Chimombo (1945–2015), writer, poet, editor and teacherKillam, Douglas & Ruth Rowe, eds., The Companion to African Literatures. James Currey & Indiana University Press; 2000. {{ISBN|0-253-33633-3}}
• Frank Chipasula (b. 1949), poet, writer, editor, publisher and academic
• Reuben Chirambo (d. 2011), scholar of African literature[http://www.humanities.uct.ac.za/news/tributes-reuben-chirambo Univ. of South Africa obituary]
• Robert Chiwamba, poet[http://malawi24.com/2015/11/06/poet-robert-chiwamba-launches-second-album-on-sunday/ Malawi 24 news 6 Nov 2015]
• Tobias Dossi, author of a novel (1958) and humorous short stories (1965) in Chichewa.
• Aloysius Dziko, author of a novel in Chichewa (1965).Chimombo, Steve, (1987) [https://www.jstor.org/stable/4618189 "Creative Writing in Malawi: A Bibliography"] Research in African Literatures, Vol. 18, No. 3, Special Issue on the Concept of National Literature (Autumn, 1987), pp. 336-339
• Walije Gondwe (b. 1936), Malawi's first female novelistLars Eckstein, ed., English Literatures Across the Globe: A Companion, p. 122-3.
• John Gwengwe, author of novels in Chichewa (1965, 1968).
• Aubrey Kachingwe (b. 1926), novelist and short story writer
• Lawrence Kadzitche, short story writer{{Cite web |url=http://www.africanewshub.com/news/1545561-the-katakwe-evolution |title=News story about Kadzitche's publications. |access-date=2021-07-24 |archive-date=2021-07-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210725045516/https://www.africanewshub.com/news/1545561-the-katakwe-evolution |url-status=dead }}
• Samson Kambalu (b. 1975), artist and autobiographer
• William Kamkwamba (b. 1987), inventor and author
• Gertrude Webster Kamkwatira (1966–2006), playwright
• Whyghtone Kamthunzi (1956–2000), novelist in Chichewa
• Legson Kayira (1942–2012), novelist and autobiographer
• Stanley Onjezani Kenani (b. 1976), writer and poet
• Ken Lipenga (b. 1954), politician, journalist and writer
• John Lwanda (b. 1949), biographer, poet, doctor, publisher
• Qabaniso Malewezi (b. 1979), spoken-word poetPrecious Kalolo, "Qabaniso ‘Q’ Malewezi reflects with ‘The Road Taken’" {{Cite web |url=http://timvemag.com/2011/06/qabaniso-%E2%80%98q%E2%80%99-malewezi-reflects-with-%E2%80%98the-road-taken%E2%80%99/ |title=Timve Magazine » Qabaniso 'Q' Malewezi reflects with 'The Road Taken' |access-date=8 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111110111553/http://timvemag.com/2011/06/qabaniso-%E2%80%98q%E2%80%99-malewezi-reflects-with-%E2%80%98the-road-taken%E2%80%99/ |archive-date=10 November 2011 |url-status=dead }}, Timeve Magazine.
• Benedicto Wokomaatani Malunga (b. 1962), poet and broadcasterAlfred Msadala, "A look at Bededicto Wokomaatani Malunga", Destined for great things: papers, 1999, pp. 27–8.
• Jack Mapanje (b. 1944), writer and poet
• Emily Mkamanga (1949–2021), novelist and social commentator
• Felix Mnthali (b. 1933), poet, novelist and playwright
• Francis Moto (b. 1952), writer, academic, and diplomat
• Sam Mpasu (1945–2018), novelist and politician; author of prison memoirs
• Edison Mpina (1946–2001), poet
• Ndongolera Mwangupili (b. 1977), poet and short story writer
• George Mwase (c.1885–1962), author of a historical account of the 1915 rebellion, published 1967 (2nd ed. 1970).Albert S. Gérard (1986), European-Language writing in Sub-Southern Africa, p. 962.
• Anthony Nazombe (1955–2004), poet and academic
• Innocent Masina Nkhonyo (b. 1987), short story writer and poet
• Jolly Max Ntaba (1946–1993), novelist in Chichewa and English[http://mwnation.com/jolly-maxwell-ntaba/ Profile in the Daily Nation April 4, 2014]
• Samuel Josia Ntara or Nthara (1905–1979), novelist and historian[http://worldcat.org/identities/lccn-no96061711/ WorldCat identities]B. Pachai, [https://www.jstor.org/stable/29778187 "Samuel Josiah Ntara: Writer and Historian"] The Society of Malawi Journal Vol. 21, No. 2 (July, 1968), pp. 60-66
• D.D. Phiri (Desmond Dudwa Phiri), economist, historian and playwright
• Bonwell Kadyankena Rodgers (b. 1991), author, translator and editorAuthor of Miyambi ya Patsokwe (Chichewa proverbs) (2015) and Mpandamachokero (Malawian tales) (2015); editor of Chisimba cha Alakatuli (anthology of Chichewa poems) (2015).
• David Rubadiri (1930–2018), diplomat, academic and poet
• Paul Tiyambe Zeleza (b. 1955), historian, critic and writer
• Barnaba Zingani (b. 1958), novelist in Chichewa and English, teacher.
• Willie Zingani (1954–2024), novelist in English and Chichewa, journalist, poet, playwright[http://mwnation.com/willie-zingani-a-writer-of-all-ages/ "Willie Zingani: A Writer of All Ages" (Profile in the Daily Nation newspaper, April 18, 2014)].
• Tendai M. Shaba (b. 1989), author, writer and poet{{Cite web|url=https://www.mwnation.com/shaba-revives-poetry/|title=Shaba revives poetry|date=17 July 2020}}

See: List of Malawian writers

See: List of Malian writers

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• Moussa Diagana (1946–2018), French-language writer
• Moussa Ould Ebnou (1956–), French-language novelist
• Abderrahmane Sissako (1961–), filmmaker

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{{Main|List of Mauritian writers}}

{{Main|List of Moroccan writers}}

See: List of Mozambican writers

{{see|List of Namibian writers}}

See: List of Nigerien writers

See: List of Nigerian writers

See: List of Rwandan writers

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• Olinda Beja (1946–), novelist{{cite web|url=http://www.palimage.pt/autor.php?autorid=aut14 |title=Palimage: Olinda Beja |publisher=Palimage.pt |access-date=2011-11-11 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725001140/http://www.palimage.pt/autor.php?autorid=aut14 |archive-date=2011-07-25 }}
• Sara Pinto Coelho (1913–1990), fiction writer and playwright
• Caetano da Costa Alegre (1864–1890), Portuguese-language poet{{listref|Jahn}}
• Mário Domingues (1899–1977), novelist{{cite web|author=Cavaleiro da Torre |url=http://torredahistoriaiberica.blogspot.com/2009/01/admirvel-mrio-domingues-das-pasmosas.html |title=Torre da História Ibérica: Admirável Mário Domingues |publisher=Torredahistoriaiberica.blogspot.com |date=2004-02-27 |access-date=2011-11-11}}
• Conceição Lima (1962–), Portuguese-language poet
• Manuela Margarido (1925–2007), Portuguese-language poet[http://www.publico.pt/Cultura/morreu-a-poetisa-saotomense-manuela-margarido_1287955 Morreu a poetisa são-tomense Manuela Margarido] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120905152949/http://www.publico.pt/Cultura/morreu-a-poetisa-saotomense-manuela-margarido_1287955 |date=2012-09-05 }}, Publico, 11 March 2007.
• Alda do Espírito Santo (1926–2010), Portuguese-language poet{{listref|Gikandi}} {{listref|Jahn}}
• José Francisco Tenreiro (1921–1963), literary critic and poet{{listref|Gikandi}} {{listref|Jahn}} Hans M. Zell, Carol Bundy, Virginia Coulon, A New Reader's Guide to African Literature, 1983, p. 498.

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• Antoine Abel (1934–2004), poet and fable writer{{listref|Gikandi}}

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• Abdi Sheik Abdi (1942–), U.S.-based writer
• Mohamed Diriye Abdullahi, linguist and translator
• Maxamed Daahir Afrax, novelist, playwright and critic
• Elmi Boodhari (1908–1940), poet
• Ayaan Hirsi Ali (1969–), feminist and anti-Islam activist
• Ahmed Ibrahim Artan, diplomat, author and politician
• Jaamac Cumar Ciise (c.1922–2014), historian of Somali oral literature
• Waris Dirie (1965–), model and autobiographical writer
• Salaan Carrabey (1864–1943), poet
• Cristina Ali Farah (1973–), poet and novelist
• Farah Nur (1862–1932), poet and warrior
• Hussein Hasan (d. 1910s), warrior and poet
• Nuruddin Farah (1945–), novelist{{listref|Killam & Rowe}}
• Hadrawi (1943–2022), poet
• Yaasiin Cismaan Keenadiid (1919–1988), literary scholar
• Abdi Kusow, scholar and writer
• Abdillahi Suldaan Mohammed Timacade (1920–1973), poet
• Nadifa Mohamed (1981–), novelist
• Gaariye (d. 2012), poet
• Mohamed Haji Mukhtar (1947–), historian and scholar
• Rageh Omaar (1967–), journalist
• Abdi Ismail Samatar (1950–), geographer
• Ahmed Ismail Samatar (1950–), writer and academic
• Dada Masiti, Ashraf poet, mystic and Islamic scholar
• Said S. Samatar (1943–2015), scholar and writer
• Cali Xuseen Xirsi (1946–2005), poet
• Shadya Yasin (1983/4–), poet

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See: List of Sudanese writers

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• Modison Salayedvwa Magagula (1958–), playwright{{listref|Gikandi}}
• Stanley Musa N. Matsebula (1958–), economist and writer{{listref|Gikandi}}
• Elias Adam Bateng Mkhonta (1954–2001), novelist{{listref|Gikandi}}
• Sarah Mkhonza (1957–), novelist, short story writer and journalist{{listref|Gikandi}}
• Gladys Lomafu Pato (1930–), short story writer{{listref|Gikandi}}

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See: List of Tanzanian writers

See: List of Togolese writers

See: List of Tunisian writers

See: List of Ugandan writers

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• Mohamed Fadel Ismail Ould Es-Sweyih (1958–2002), journalist and politician
• Ahmed Baba Miské (1935–2016), writer, diplomat and politician

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• Ellen Banda-Aaku (1965–), fiction, children's books
• Jack Avon (1967–), non-fiction, business books
• Kenneth Kaunda (1924–2021), nationalist and writer{{listref|Gikandi}}
• Chibamba Kanyama (1965–), journalist and business writerElias Munshya wa Munshya, [http://www.lusakatimes.com/2010/10/31/chibamba-kanyamas-controversy-review-business-values-time/ Zambia: Chibamba Kanyama’s Controversy: A Review of “Business Values for our Time”], Lusaka Times 31 October 2010.
• Andreya Sylvester Masiye (1922–?), diplomat and novelistAlbert S. Gérard, African Language Literatures: an introduction to the literary history of Sub-Saharan Africa, 1981, p. 227.
• Dominic Mulaisho (1933–2014), novelist{{listref|Gikandi}} {{listref|Killam & Rowe}}
• Charles Mwewa, poet and non-fiction writerEric Gondwe, [http://www.zambian.com/zambia/directory/people/last-name-mm/html/charles-mwewa-zambia.html Charles Mwewa], Zambian.com.
• Princess Zindaba Nyirenda, novelistZambian Economist review.
• Field Ruwe (1955–), educator, historian, media practitioner, author (fiction and non-fiction)
• Namwali Serpell (1980–), fiction
• Monde Sifuniso (1944–), editor, publisher, author (fiction and non-fiction)
• Binwell Sinyangwe (1956–)

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• [https://aalbc.com/authors/25_African_Women_Writers_You_Should_Read.php 25 African Women Writers]
• [http://www.africanwriter.com/authors Contemporary African writers/authors]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20070607073815/http://www.africaresource.com/component/option,com_ewriting/Itemid,91/func,selectcat/cat,3/ Africa Resource research data]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20061108184510/http://www.arts.uwa.edu.au/aflit/FEMEChome.html Lire les femmes – African women writers]

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