Follow AllAfrica News: Books, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/all-africa-news-books Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:43:35 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LC6EEHCwME7ZKgHTd9OkkKt [RFI] Nigerian author Wole Soyinka's third novel, "Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth", has been released in French. The Nobel laureate tells RFI about his inspiration behind the book, which takes place in an imaginary version of Nigeria.]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 06:58:55 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LC6EEHCwME7ZKgHTd9OkkKt https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LAZhP7pKVB-46JCIqJppjfU [New Times] The Bible Society of Rwanda (BSR), a Christian NGO, in partnership with Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) marked a major achievement on September 11 as they displayed 27 newly published "Braille Bibles", enhancing their current range of audio Bible options.]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:30:31 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LAZhP7pKVB-46JCIqJppjfU https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LDgeIJv2TOITgC0qH-r7xlT [This Day] All the stakeholders should invest more in libraries]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:16:40 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LDgeIJv2TOITgC0qH-r7xlT https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LAXcGU9K-j6pGsGk81fO-bN [The Conversation Africa] A new book on South African liberation struggle icons Nelson and Winnie Mandela is a masterful biography of the pair. It's a work of scholarship involving an immense body of primary and secondary research, written with flair and panache but in an easy and compelling style, making it accessible to anyone with an interest in politics, power and South Africa and looks set to become the definitive work on them.]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:54:59 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LAXcGU9K-j6pGsGk81fO-bN https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LDxJI3l6y5o0AaB2UxGNFpJ [Addis Standard] A book titled "Dannaanee hanga Finfinne" meaning "From Denane to Finfinne' outlining Brigadier General Tadesse Biru's biography was published and launched last October on the 100th year birthday commemoration ceremony of the general, one of the most celebrated Oromo heroes.]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 09:28:12 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LDxJI3l6y5o0AaB2UxGNFpJ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LB9axxTIlpJSrDXWBZfdr71 [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The world's largest floating library has made its port of call at Mombasa's Mbaraki wharf.]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:02:19 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LB9axxTIlpJSrDXWBZfdr71 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LBPBhU200Uh3Uoy9CZgXDJO [Daily Trust] The first professor of education in northern Nigeria, Adamu Baikie, yesterday launched his books on education and Sabon-Gari, the multi-ethnic quarters in Kano.]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2023 14:18:13 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LBPBhU200Uh3Uoy9CZgXDJO https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LAK_zqsiX-Y3q7VFky8BpXO [FrontPageAfrica] DETROIT, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES -- After years of bold and courageous journalism anchored on challenging the political and economic forces of the time to meet the needs of disenfranchised and dispossessed communities, Bankole Thompson, the nationally acclaimed Black journalist, author and racial justice champion, has released his definitive book that captures his more than two decades of speaking truth to power.]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:39:58 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LAK_zqsiX-Y3q7VFky8BpXO https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LAKiG7lzabpXPnNuMIJyU22 [New Times] Romeo Dallaire, a military general-turned humanitarian and human rights advocate, is set to launch his fourth book, whose sole message is a call on humanity to strive for peace.]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:30:25 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LAKiG7lzabpXPnNuMIJyU22 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LA51E4QvZsNlIIAmcWJ0TmB [Capital FM] Nairobi -- China has launched the Swahili version of a book by President Xi Jinping titled Governance of China.]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 07:34:09 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LA51E4QvZsNlIIAmcWJ0TmB https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LAjogRUQpTtxYfjc6hd5eWF [Daily News] AFRICA Magufuli and Change is the new book on Fifth-Phase President the late John Magufuli, which encourages African countries to follow his footsteps, especially on fighting for economic freedom.]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:39:25 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LAjogRUQpTtxYfjc6hd5eWF https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LCSTzg288X7n7kdRKkm2PJP [New Times] Reading is considered a good hobby because it leads to the all-round development of one's brain and personality, and is known to improve one's imagination skills. Book enthusiasts usually envisage, explore new ideas, and stimulate their minds with a good read, through someone else's eyes.]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:11:01 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LCSTzg288X7n7kdRKkm2PJP https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LBvDytc-7oypslTP0vptTFR [Daily Maverick] The 2023 Booker Prize longlist has been announced, offering 'startling portraits of the current'.]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:41:37 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LBvDytc-7oypslTP0vptTFR https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LAmQzzpPmRLMxKeetMRuZbW [Ghanaian Times] A book that chronicles the life and impact of a childhood cancer ambassador who led the fight against childhood cancer in Ghana and beyond has been launched in Accra.]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 14:28:24 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LAmQzzpPmRLMxKeetMRuZbW https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LDTL2Eb-mtYV5NaYRWadcX6 [GroundUp] "Why vandalise a library that your sister, brother and child needs?" asks ward councillor]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:48:01 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LDTL2Eb-mtYV5NaYRWadcX6 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LBVyjtAO368Zn1d0VB8z-7c [Botswana Daily News] Kanye -- Upcoming poetess, Poloko Otlogetswe has released a book titled The Stillness of My Dying Star that empowers readers to take control of their lives and heal from within.]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 10:18:24 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LBVyjtAO368Zn1d0VB8z-7c https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LBYuB5jbBtn5N3hDS9njgCr [The Conversation Africa] Bankole Ajibabi Omotoso, better known as Kole Omotoso, the Nigerian novelist, playwright, journalist, scholar and actor, died on 19 July 2023. His son Akin Omotoso, a filmmaker, announced the death of the writer on Instagram.]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:26:18 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LBYuB5jbBtn5N3hDS9njgCr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LAuLoZ-3azW3QO5yOwvVe_2 [Premium Times] In 12 chapters, Cyber Politics examines cyberculture, social demographics and political communication.]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:39:57 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LAuLoZ-3azW3QO5yOwvVe_2 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LC5SsAcm98DYX-fx8LWuXng [Premium Times] In 460 pages spread over 12 chapters, the author gives expression to a critical phase within the distinct trajectory of Nigerian democracy through its elections.]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:59:42 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LC5SsAcm98DYX-fx8LWuXng https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LB1W5-JLRL_BIeLGixeGJZp [Premium Times] Among prominent personalities who have commented on Cyber Politics and the author is Mr Danbatta.]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:19:52 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/BoAXA72f1LB1W5-JLRL_BIeLGixeGJZp