Ethiopian Meron Hadero wins AKO Caine Prize
Meron Hadero is the first Ethiopian author to win the prestigious AKO Caine Prize for African Writing.
Ethiopian Meron Hadero says she is 鈥渋n shock鈥� after being announced as the winner of this year鈥檚 AKO Caine Prize for her short story, The Street Sweep.
Plus, Tunisia's President Kais Saied is accused of staging a coup after he sacked the prime minister and suspended parliament following violent protests over Covid.
And in Nigeria, the terrorism and treason trial of the detained secessionist leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has been adjourned until October.
Photo: Meron Hadero. Courtesy of Meron Hadero.
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