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Caine Prize 2020: Rwandan-born Namibian writer Rémy Ngamije

"Neighbourhood watch" by Rémy Ngamije is among the five shortlisted stories.

Ahead of this year’s Caine Prize for African Writing, we’re giving you the opportunity to listen to extracts of the five stories shortlisted. Today’s reading is from "Neighbourhood watch" by Rwandan-born Namibian writer Rémy Ngamije.

Landmark trials against impunity are underway in South Sudan as soldiers face the law for rape and other human rights violations.

Five West African presidents under the regional group Ecowas are heading to Mali today for more talks aimed at resolving the country’s political crisis.

(Photo: Rémy Ngamije. Credit: Rémy Ngamije)

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Thu 23 Jul 2020 17:06GMT
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