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Kawa and I: Two Exiles Reading in the Dark

Kawa and I: Two Exiles Reading in the Dark

After years of searching, an exiled Afghan journalist encounters a beloved poet with whom she shares the loss...

27 FEBRUARY 2026 • By Freshta Jalalzai
The Friend of the Fallen: James Baldwin in Istanbul

The Friend of the Fallen: James Baldwin in Istanbul

James Baldwin's Turkish exile, a lesser-told chapter in his life, offered safety, privacy, and most importantly, a creative...

19 DECEMBER 2025 • By Öykü Tekten
A Literary Festival Talks About Africa from Africa

A Literary Festival Talks About Africa from Africa

The Marrakesh African Book Festival (FLAM) challenges a western-focused discourse, foregrounding African writers.

12 DECEMBER 2025 • By Lulu Norman
 
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