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From Stories to Leaders: Reflections from the 7th African Writers Conference in Rwanda — Lise Nova Berwadushime

WSA-RNovember 8, 2024November 8, 2024

by WSA-RNovember 8, 2024November 8, 20240

From October 22nd to 27th, 2024, Rwanda hosted the 7th Edition of the African Writers Conference, bringing together writers, artists, and literary enthusiasts across Africa under...

On Slow Burn | Bruce S. Tuyishime

WSA-RSeptember 23, 2024September 23, 2024

by WSA-RSeptember 23, 2024September 23, 20240

‘On Slow Burn’ was voted by members of WSA-R community as Literary Work of the Week (September 16–September 22, 2024). When a stoner girl loves you, it’s...

Literary Work of the Week Poetry

Tuzajyana | Roger Manzi

WSA-RAugust 12, 2024August 12, 2024

by WSA-RAugust 12, 2024August 12, 20240

‘Tuzajyana‘ was voted by members of the WSA-R community as Literary Work of the Week (August 5–11, 2024). Mfite agahinda mporana itekaNtazi impamvu ntazi imvanoIyaba kica mba narapfuyeAriko...

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Submit to African Writers Awards 2024

WSA-RMarch 19, 2024March 19, 2024

by WSA-RMarch 19, 2024March 19, 20240

Writers Space Africa (WSA) is currently open for submissions for three annual writing awards for African writers. The first award is the third edition of...

Poem of the Week Poetry

A Tale of Tears and Tender Touch – Gisele Ingabire

WSA-RMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024

by WSA-RMarch 4, 2024March 4, 20240

It was a night in early spring,With the first soft breaths of wind,That was cool enough to make her shiver,But not frosty enough to freeze...

Issue 2 Poetry Umukarago

Death March – Armella Gladys Saro Ruganintwali

WSA-RNovember 21, 2023November 21, 2023

by WSA-RNovember 21, 2023November 21, 20230

In early morn,Trying moments are born. Stuck in my headAre the countless ways to be dead. The crowd’s whispers have my heart flutteringAnd my lips...

Issue 2 Poetry Umukarago

Ode to the Shadow – Elvis Munyansanga

WSA-RNovember 21, 2023November 22, 2023

by WSA-RNovember 21, 2023November 22, 20230

O my shadow: Dark and uninviting, O lifelong companion: When the sun is at its highest And “me” at my lowest, There you are, cast...

Review

A Dance with Nostalgia by Gisele Ingabire – A Review by Alice Ghislaine Musabe

WSA-RNovember 6, 2023November 6, 2023

by WSA-RNovember 6, 2023November 6, 20231

The poem, A Dance with Nostalgia by Gisele Ingabire (Mom’s Moana), is a beautiful portrayal of love, combining sweetness with a twist. It presents the...

Poem of the Week Poetry

A Mystery Measure of Gratitude – Angeline Akimana

WSA-ROctober 31, 2023October 31, 2023

by WSA-ROctober 31, 2023October 31, 20231

Week: October 23 – 29, 2023 In the realm of wants and needs,A stretch vast, where desire leads.Some hearts content with mere fare,While others chase...

In Conversation

Exploring the Rich Diversity of Rwandan Writers: A Conversation with Patrick Nzabonimpa

WSA-RJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023

by WSA-RJune 7, 2023June 7, 20230

Patrick Nzabonimpa, also known as Tom, is a Rwandan writer, poet, and journalist. He serves as the Country Coordinator of the Rwandan chapter of Writers...