Abdoulaye Ascofaré

See: List of Algerian writers

See: List of Angolan writers

• Christine Adjahi Gnimagnon, also connected with Senegal • Stanislas Adotevi (1934–2024), French-language academic and philosopherGikandi Jahn • Berte-Evelyne Agbo, French-language poet also connected with Senegal • Colette Senami Agossou Houeto (1939–) • Julien Alapini (1906–1971), ethnographer and playwrightGikandi Jahn • Ryad Assani-Razaki (1981–) • Francis Aupiais (1877–1945), French-born missionary and anthropologist • Olympe Bhêly-Quenum (1928–), writer and journalistGikandi Jahn • Florent Couao-Zotti (1964–), novelist, writer of comics, plays and short stories • Félix Couchoro (1900–1968), novelist, also connected with TogoGikandi Jahn Killam & Rowe • Richard Dogbeh (1932–2003), also connected with Togo, Senegal and Côte d'IvoireJahn • Adelaide Fassinou (1955–), novelist • Dieudonné Gnammankou, writer and historian • Paul Hazoumé (1890–1980), novelistGikandi Jahn • Gisèle Hountondji (1954–), French-language novelist • Paulin J. Hountondji (1942–2024), philosopher and politician • Béatrice Lalinon Gbado, children's writer • Paulin Joachim (1931–2012), poet, journalist and editorJahn • Lauryn, also connected with Côte d'Ivoire and Togo, born in France (1978–) • Jean Pliya (1931–2015), playwright and short story writerJahn • José Pliva (1966–), actor and playwright

• Unity Dow (1959–), judge, human rights activist, writer and minister of basic education • Bessie Head (1937–1986), novelist and short-story writer born in South AfricaGikandi Killam & Rowe • Leetile Disang Raditladi (1910–1971), playwright and poetJahn • Barolong Seboni (1957–), poet and academicJahn

See: List of Burkinabe writers

• Esther Kamatari (1951–) • Ketty Nivyabandi (1978–) • Gaël Faye (1982–)

See: List of Cameroonian writers

• Pierre Makombo Bamboté (1932–), novelist and poetGikandi • Etienne Goyémidé (1942–1997), novelist, poet and short story writer: Le Silence de la ForetGikandi • Blaise N'Djehoya (1953–), novelistKillam & Rowe • Cyriaque Robert Yavoucko (1953–), novelistGikandi • Adrienne Yabouza (1965–), novelist

• Salma Khalil Alio (1982–), poet, short story writer and artist. • Khayar Oumar Deffalah (c. 1944–), politician and autobiographical writer • Ali Abdel-Rhamane Haggar (1960–), economist and writer • Marie-Christine Koundja (1957–), novelist and diplomat • Koulsy Lamko (1959–), playwright, poet, novelist and university lecturer • Joseph Brahim Seid (1927–1980), writer and politicianJahn • Ahmat Taboye, literary critic

• André-Patient Bokiba, academic • Adèle Caby-Livannah (1957–) • Emmanuel Dongala (1941–) • Mambou Aimée Gnali (1935–) • Bill Kouélany (1965–) • Sony Lab'ou Tansi (1947–1995), born in Congo-Kinshasa • Henri Lopes (1937–2023), born in Congo-Kinshasa • Alain Mabanckou (1966–) • Jadelin Mabiala Gangbo (1976–) • Jean-Pierre Makouta-Mboukou (1929–2012)Jahn • Martial Malinda, also known as Sylvain Bemba / Michel Belabin (1934–1995)Jahn • Jean Malonga (1907–1985)Jahn • Guy Menga (1935–)Jahn • Florence Lina Mouissou (1972–), novelist • Maxime n'Debeka (1944–)Jahn • Victor N'Gembo-Mouanda (1969–) • Dieudonné Niangouna (1976–), playwright, novelist, and poet • Theophile Obenga (1936–) • Martial Sinda (c.1930–)Jahn • Tchicaya U Tam'si (1931–1988)Jahn • Jean-Baptiste Tati-Loutard (1938–2009)Jahn • Jeannette Balou Tchichelle (1947–2005) • Marie-Leontine Tsibinda (1936–1958) • Brigitte Yengo

• Léonie Abo (1945–), autobiographical writer • J'ongungu Lokolé Bolamba (1913–1990), poetGikandi • Raïs Neza Boneza (1979–), poet and peace researcher • Amba Bongo, writer and advocate for refugees • Maguy Kabamba (1960–), writer and translator • Kama Sywor Kamanda (1952–), writer and poetKillam & Rowe • Charles Djungu-Simba Kamatenda (1953–), journalist, teacher, publisher, and writerGikandi • Paul Lomami-Tshibamba (1914–1985), novelist, born in Congo-BrazzavilleGikandi • Alain Mabanckou (1966 -), novelist • Ngal Mbwil a Mpaang (1933–), novelistGikandi • Buabua wa Kayembe Mubadiate (1950–), playwrightGikandi • V. Y. Mudimbe (1941–2025), philosopher, academic and authorGikandi • Fiston Mwanza Mujila (1981–), novelist Métailié • Jimi Yuma (1953-), short story writer and graphic novel script writer • Kavidi Wivine N'Landu, poet • Clémentine Nzuji (1944–), poetGikandi • Sony Labou Tansi (1947–1995), novelist and poetGikandi Killam & Rowe • Samy Tshileu (1998–present), theologian, apologist, philosopher and author • Frederick Kambemba Yamusangie, novelist, playwright and poet • Lye M. Yoka, playwright and short story writer Gikandi • Batukezanga Zamenga (1933–2000), novelist and essayistGikandi • Sinzo Aanza (1990-), writer, playwright and visual artist • Sandra Uwiringiyimana (1994–), human rights activist, author of How Dare The Sun Rise

• Josette Abondio (b. 1949), novelist, children's writer, playwright • Marguerite Abouet, born in Abidjan (b. 1971), writer of graphic novels • Francois-Joseph Amon d'Aby (1913–2007)Jahn • Raphael Atta Koffi (b. 1942), writer and playwrightJahn • Séry Bailly (1948–2018), academic, politician and short-story writer • Angèle Bassorá-Ouédraogo, also connected with Burkina Faso (b. 1967), poet and journalist • Joseph Miezan Bognini (1936–2017), poetJahn • Fatou Bolli (b. 1952), novelist • Tanella Boni (b. 1954), poet and novelist • Micheline Coulibaly, born in Vietnam (1950–2003), short story writer and writer for children • Bernard Binlin Dadié (1916–2019), novelist, playwright, poet and politicianJahn Killam & Rowe • Jeanne de Cavally (1926–1992), children's book writer • Gaston Demand Goh (b. 1940), playwright and accountantJahn • Henriette Diabate (b. 1935), politician and writer • Mamadou Diallo (1920–1980), poetJahn • Richard Dogbeh, also connected with Benin, Senegal and Togo (1932–2003), novelist and educator • Bertin B. Doutéo (1927–1990), poetJahn • Fatou Fanny-Cissé (1971–2018), novelist, short story writer, journalist and editor • Germain Coffi Gadeau (1913–2000), playwrightJahn • Gauz (author name of Patrick Armand-Gbaka Brede, b. 1971) • Werewere-Liking Gnepo (b. 1950), also connected with Cameroon, writer, playwright and performer • Gilbert G. Groud (b. 1956), painter, illustrator and author • Josué Guébo (b. 1972), poet and short-story writer • Flore Hazoumé (b. 1959), writer known for short stories • Simone Kaya (1937–2007), considered the first Ivorian woman writer • Fatou Kéita (b. 1965) • Venance Konan (b. 1958), journalist and writer • Maurice Koné (1932–1980), poetJahn • Adjoua Flore Kouame (b. 1964), novelist • Ahmadou Kourouma (1927–2003), novelistJahn Killam & Rowe • Aké Loba (1927–2012), novelistJahn • Michelle Lora (b. 1968), children's writer, academic • Charles Nokan (1936–2022), novelist and playwrightJahn • Véronique Tadjo (b. 1955), poet, novelist and artist • Regina Yaou (1955–2017), novelist • Zaourou Zadi (1938–2012), playwrightJahn

• Waberi Abdourahman (1965–), novelist, poet and academicGikandi • Mouna-Hodan Ahmed (1972–), French-language novelist

See: List of Egyptian writers

• María Nsué Angüe (1945–2017), novelist and writer • Justo Bolekia Boleká (1954–), professor and Bubi writer • Juan Balboa Boneke (1938–2014), politician and writerGikandi • Raquel Ilombé (1938–1992), Spanish-language writer • Juan Tomás Ávila Laurel (1966–), Annobonese writerGikandi • Donato Ndongo-Bidyogo (1950–), writer and journalistGikandi

• Hamid Barole Abdu (1953–), non-fiction • Beyene Haile (1941–2012), Tigrinya-language writer, novelist, playwright and public administrator • Reesom Haile (2003–), Tigrinya-language poet • Saba Kidane (1978–), Tigrinya poet • Hannah Pool (1974–), journalist • Alemseged Tesfai (1944–), English-language playwright

• Sahle Selassie (c. 1795–1847) • Haddis Alemayehu (1910–2003) • Michael Daniel Ambatchew (1967–2012) • Āfawarq Gabra Iyasus (1868–1947) • Tsegaye Gabre-Medhin (1936–2006) • Moges Kebede • Tāddasa Lībān • Tsehay Melaku • Dinaw Mengestu (1978–) • Maaza Mengiste (1974–) • Nega Mezlekia (1958–) • Martha Nasibù (1931–2020) • Lemn Sissay (1967–) • Hama Tuma (1949–) • Mammo Wudneh (1931–2012) • Birhānu Zarīhun (1933/4–1987) • Nega Mezlekia (1958–) • Etalem Eshete (1968–)

• Jean-Baptiste Abessolo (1932–), educator and short story writer • Peggy Lucie Auleley, French-language poet and novelist • Bessora (1968–, in Belgium), novelist and short story writerGikandi • Charline Effah (1977–), French-language novelist and educator • Rene Maran, born near Martinique (1887–1960), poet and novelist • Chantal Magalie Mbazoo-Kassa, French-language poet and novelist • Justine Mintsa (1967–), French-language novelist • Nadège Noëlle Ango Obiang (1973–), French-language short story writer • Nadia Origo (1977–), novelist and publisher • Honorine Ngou (1957–), novelist and academic • Vincent de Paul Nyonda (1918–1995), playwright • Maurice Okoumba-Nkoghe (1954–), poet and teacherGikandi • Laurent Owondo (1948–2019), playwrightGikandi • Angèle Ntyugwetondo Rawiri (1954–2010), novelistGikandi

• Janet Badjan-Young (1937–), playwright • William Conton (1925–2003), educator, historian and novelist, also associated with Sierra Leone • Hassoum Ceesay (1971 -), historian, curator, educator, scholar and novelist • Ebrima Ceesay (1966-), academic, author, scholar and former editor • Lamin Ceesay (1990–), writer and translator. • Ebou Dibba (1943–2000), novelist • Dayo Forster, novelist • Hassan Bubacar Jallow (1950–), law books, politician and barrister • Augusta Jawara (1924–1981), playwright • Joseph Henry Joof (1960–) • Alhaji Alieu Ebrima Cham Joof (1924–2011), historian, politician and Pan-Africanist • Tamsier Joof (1973–) • Augusta Mahoney (1924–1981), playwright and activist for women's rights • Florence Mahoney (1929–), author and historian • Sulayman S. Nyang (1944–2018), historian and lecturer • Lenrie Peters (1932−2009), poet and novelist, also associated with Sierra Leone • Tijan Sallah (1958–), poet, publisher • Sally Singhateh (1977–), poet and novelist • Lamin Sanneh (1942–2019), scholar, novelist, historian, and poet • Modou Lamin Age-Almusaf Sowe (1990–), novelist, scholar, playwright, poet, and event organizer • Phillis Wheatley (1753–1784), poet

See: List of Ghanaian writers

• Kesso Barry (born 1948), autobiographer also associated with SenegalGikandi • Saïdou Bokoum (born 1945), novelistGikandi • Sory Camara, anthropologistGikandi • Ahmed Tidjani Cissé (born 1942), playwrightGikandi • Koumanthio Zeinab Diallo (born 1956), poet and novelistGikandi • Alioum Fantouré (born 1938), economist and novelistGikandi • Keita Fodeba (1921–1969), actor, politician and writerJahn • Lansiné Kaba (1941–2023), historian • Fodéba Keïta (1921–1969), poet and dancerGikandi • Siré Komara (born 1991), novelist: Mes Racines • Camara Laye (1928–1980), novelist: The Black ChildGikandi Jahn Killam & Rowe • Tierno Monénembo (born 1947), novelist: The Oldest Orphan, Les écailles du Ciel, Peulorihno, Le Roi de KahelGikandi • Condetto Nénékhaly-Camera (1930–1972), poet and playwrightJahn • Djibril Tamsir Niane (1932–2021), novelist and historianGikandi • Williams Sassine (1944–1997), French-language novelistGikandi Killam & Rowe • Sékou Touré (1922–1984), politician, political writer and occasional poetJahn • Mamadou Traoré, also known as Ray Autra (1916–1991), teacher and poetJahn

• Amílcar Cabral (1924–1973), agronomist, writer and politician • Vasco Cabral (1926–2005) • José Carlos Schwarz (1949–1977), poet and musician • Fausto Duarte (1903–1953), from Cape Verde • Carlos Lopes (1960–) • Hélder Proença (died 2009) • Carlos Semedo, poet • Abdulai Silla (1958–)

See: List of Kenyan writers

• David Cranmer Theko Bereng (1900–1974), Sotho poetJahn • Caroline Ntseliseng Khaketla (1918–2012) Jahn • Simon Majara (1924–), Sotho novelistJahn • Zakea D. Mangoaela (1883–1963), folkloristJahn • Thomas Mofolo (1876–1948), novelistJahn • A. S. Mopeli-Paulus (1913–1960), novelist • Edward Motsamai (1870–1959), politician and writerJahn • Kemuel Edward Ntsane (1920–1983), Sotho poet and novelistJahn • Basildon Peta (1972–), journalist • Everitt Lechesa Segoete (1858–1923), religious and social writerJahn • Azariele M. Sekese (1849–1930), Basotho author and historianJahn • Joseph I. F. Tjokosela (c. 1911–?), Catholic writer and teacherJahn

• Edwin Barclay (1882–1955), politician and writer • Thomas E. Besolow (c.1867–?), autobiographical writerJahn • Edward Wilmot Blyden (1832–1912), born in the Virgin Islands (see also Sierra Leone), educator, writer, diplomat and politician • Roland Tombekai Dempster (1910–1965), poetJahn • Hawa Jande Golakai (1979–) • Bai T. Moore (1916–1988), poet, novelist, folklorist and essayistJahn Killam & Rowe • Wilton G. S. Sankawulo (1937–2009), politician and author • Vamba Sherif (1973–)

• Wafa Albueise (1973–), lawyer and writer • Sadiq Al-Nayhum (1937–1994), Islamic writer, critic and journalist • Khalifa al-Fakhri, short story writer • Ahmed Fagih (1942–2019), novelistGikandi • Muammar al-Gaddafi (1942–2011), politician and occasional novelist • Ibrahiem El-kouni (1948–), novelistGikandi • Latifa al-Zayyat (1923–1996), activist and novelist

• Ny Avana Ramanantoanina • Dox • Elie-Charles Abraham (1919–1989), poetGikandi • Victor Georges Andriananjason (1940–), musician and non-fiction writerJahn • Lucile Allorge (1937–), botanist • David Jaomanoro (1953–2014), poet, short story writer and playwright • Lucien Xavier Michel Andrianarahinjaka (1929–1997), politician, writer, and poet • Esther Nirina (1932–2004), poetGikandi • Hajasoa Vololona Picard-Ravololonirina (1956–), academic, politician and poetGikandi • Jean-Joseph Rabearivelo (1903–1937), poet and novelistGikandi Jahn Killam & Rowe • Jacques Rabemananjara (1913–2005), poet, playwright and politicianJahn Killam & Rowe • Raymond William Rabemananjara (1913–?), historian and writerGikandi • Fidelis Justin Rabetsimandranto (1907–1966), novelist and playwrightJahn • Charlotte Arisoa Rafenomanjato (1936–2008), writer and translatorGikandi • Jean-Luc Raharimanana (1967–), French-language writer • Elie Rajaonarison (1951–2010), poet • Régis Rajemisa-Raolison (1913–1990), poet and educatorGikandi Jahn • Michèle Rakotoson (1948–), novelist, short story writer and playwrightGikandi • Flavien Ranaivo (1914–1999), poet and writerGikandi Jahn • Esther Razanadrasoa (1892–1931), poet, novelist and journal editor • Edmond Randriamananjara aka Randja Zanamihoatra (1925 - 1997), poet

See: List of Malawian writers

• Ahmad Baba al Massufi (1556–1627), writer and scholar. • Abdoulaye Ascofaré (1949–), poet and filmmaker. • Ibrahima Aya (1967–) • Amadou Hampâté Bâ (1900/1901–1991), historian, theologian, ethnographer, novelist and autobiographer.Jahn Killam & Rowe • Adame Ba Konaré (1947–), historian and writer. • Seydou Badian Kouyaté (1928–2018), novelist and politician.Gikandi Jahn • Siriman Cissoko (1934–2005), poet.Jahn • Sidiki Dembele (1921–1983), novelist and playwright.Jahn • Massa Makan Diabaté (1938–1988), historian, author and playwright.Jahn • Souéloum Diagho, poet. • Aïda Mady Diallo, novelist and director. • Aly Diallo, French-language novelist first published in German translation. • Alpha Mandé Diarra (1954–) • Oumou Armand Diarra (1967–), born in Yugoslavia. • Doumbi Fakoly (1944–2024), non-fiction writer • Aïcha Fofana (1957–2003), first female Malian novelist • Mamadou Gologo (1924–2009), autobiographical novelist and poet.Jahn • Aoua Kéita (1912–1980), independence activist and autobiographer. • Fatoumata Keïta (1977–), poet, novelist, essayist. • Moussa Konaté (1951–2013), French-language writer. • Ibrahima Mamadou Ouane (1908–?), writer.Jahn • Yambo Ouologuem (1940–2017), novelist.Jahn • Bernadette Sanou Dao (1952–), author and politician. • Fily Dabo Sissoko (1900–1964), poet.Jahn • Fanta-Taga Tembely (1946–), French-language novelist. • Aminata Traoré (1942–), author, politician and political activist. • Falaba Issa Traoré (1930–2003), writer, comedian, playwright and director.

• Ahmad ibn al-Amin al-Shinqiti (1872–1913), Arabic-language writer • Ibn Razqa (died 1144 AH/1731 AD), poet and scholar • Moussa Diagana (1946–2018), French-language writer • Moussa Ould Ebnou (1956–), French-language novelist • Abderrahmane Sissako (1961–), filmmaker

See: List of Mauritian writers

See: List of Moroccan writers

• Paulina Chiziane (1955–), Portuguese-language novelist and short-story writer • Mia Couto (1955–), novelist and short story writerKillam & Rowe Gikandi • José Craveirinha (1922–2003), Portuguese-language poetJahn • Luis Bernardo Honwana (1942–), Portuguese-language short story writerGikandi • Ungulani Ba Ka Khosa (1957–), Portuguese-language novelist and short-story writer • Fátima Langa (1953–2017), children's book author in Portuguese and various Bantu languages • Virgílio de Lemos (1929-2013), Portuguese-language journalist and poetWilliams • Lina Magaia (1940s–2011), Portuguese-language novelist and short-story writerKillam & Rowe • Malangatana Ngwenya (1936–2011), poet and autobiographical writerJahn • Orlando Marques de Almeida Mendes (1916–1990), Portuguese-language novelistGikandi • Lília Momplé (1935–), Portuguese-language fiction writer • Eduardo Mondlane (1924–1969), politician and autobiographical writerJahn • Amélia Muge (1952–), writer and singer • Rui de Noronha (1909–1943), poetJahn • Glória de Santana (1925–2009), poet • Marcelino dos Santos (1929–2020), poetJahn • Castro Soromenho (1910–1968), journalist, novelist and short story writerJahn • Noémia de Sousa (1926–2003), Portuguese-language poetJahn • Lucílio Manjate (1981–), Portuguese-language short story, novelist, and fiction writer.

• Neshani Andreas (1964–2011), novelist • Ndeutala Angolo (1952–), novelist and nonfiction writer • Joseph Diescho (1955–), novelist • Dorian Haarhoff (1944–), poet and academic • Giselher Werner Hoffmann (1958–), German-language novelist • Anoeschka von Meck (1967–), journalist and Afrikaans-language writer • Hans Daniel Namuhuja (1924–1998), poet • Cosmo Pieterse (1930–), playwright and poet • Sylvia Schlettwein (1975–), writer, translator and critic • Mvula ya Nangolo (1943–2019), poet and journalist

• Idé Adamou (1951–), poet and novelistGikandi • Ousmane Amadou (1948–2018), poet, novelist, lawyer and journalistGikandi • Djibo Bakary (1922–1998), politician and writer • Ada Boureïma, writer • Andrée Clair, born and died in France (1916–1982), ethnographer and children's writer • Mahamadou Halilou Sabbo (1937–2006), novelist and playwrightGikandi • Boubacar Hama Beidi (born 1951), educator, author, and politician • Boubou Hama (1906–1982), politician and writerGikandi Jahn • Hawad (1950–), Tuareg poet currently living in FranceGikandi • Hélène Kaziende (1967–), teacher, journalist and short story writer • Salihu Kwantagora (1929–), songwriter and poetGikandi • Abdoulaye Mamani (1932–1993), poet, novelist and trade unionistGikandi • Ide Oumarou (1937–2002), politician, diplomat and writer • Samira Sabou (born 1981), journalist and blogger • Andre Salifou (1942– 2022), politician, diplomat and academicJahn

See: List of Nigerian writers

See: List of Rwandan writers

• Olinda Beja (1946–), novelist • Sara Pinto Coelho (1913–1990), fiction writer and playwright • Caetano da Costa Alegre (1864–1890), Portuguese-language poetJahn • Mário Domingues (1899–1977), novelist • Conceição Lima (1962–), Portuguese-language poet • Manuela Margarido (1925–2007), Portuguese-language poet • Alda do Espírito Santo (1926–2010), Portuguese-language poetGikandi Jahn • José Francisco Tenreiro (1921–1963), literary critic and poetGikandi Jahn

See: List of Senegalese writers

• Antoine Abel (1934–2004), poet and fable writerGikandi

• John Akar (1927–1975), broadcaster, playwright and diplomatJahn • Gaston Bart-Williams (1938–1990), exiled writer and journalistJahn • Ishmael Beah (born 1980), child soldier and memoirist • Edward Wilmot Blyden (1832–1912), pan-Africanist, born in the Virgin Islands (see also Liberia) • Adelaide Casely-Hayford (1868–1960), short story writer and educatorGikandi Killam & Rowe • Gladys Casely-Hayford (1904–1950), poet also associated with GhanaGikandi Killam & Rowe • Syl Cheney-Coker (born 1945/47), poet, journalist and novelistGikandi Killam & Rowe • Robert Wellesley-Cole (1907–1995), surgeon and autobiographical writerJahn • William Conton (1925–2003), educator, historian, and novelist also associated with The GambiaGikandi Killam & Rowe • R. Sarif Easmon (1913–1997), doctor, playwright and novelistGikandi Jahn Killam & Rowe • Aminatta Forna (born 1964), memoirist and novelist • Namina Forna (born 1987), novelist and screen writer • Wilfred Freddy Will Kanu Jr. (born 1977) author, poet, lyricist, hip-hop emcee and blogger. • Africanus Horton (1835–1883), Creole African nationalist writerJahn • Delia Jarrett-Macauley (living), academic and novelist • Lemuel A. Johnson (1940/41–2002), poet and academicGikandi Killam & Rowe • Eldred Durosimi Jones (1925–2020), academic and literary criticJahn • Joseph Ben Kaifala (living), historian, memoirist and human rights activist • Yulisa Amadu Maddy (1936–2014), playwright, novelist, and choreographerGikandi Jahn Killam & Rowe • Ambrose Massaquoi (born 1964), poet, musician and educationistBrown • Augustus Merriman-Labor (1877–1919), later took the name Ohlohr Maigi, barrister, writer and munitions worker • Abioseh Nicol (1924–1994), doctor and short story writerGikandi Jahn Killam & Rowe • Lenrie Peters (1932–2009), poet also associated with The GambiaGikandi • Ekundayo Rowe (born 1937), journalist and short-story writerJahn

• Abdi Sheik Abdi (1942–), U.S.-based writer • Mohamed Diriye Abdullahi, linguist and translator • Maxamed Daahir Afrax, novelist, playwright and critic • Elmi Boodhari (1908–1940), poet • Ayaan Hirsi Ali (1969–), feminist and anti-Islam activist • Ahmed Ibrahim Artan, diplomat, author and politician • Jaamac Cumar Ciise (c.1922–2014), historian of Somali oral literature • Waris Dirie (1965–), model and autobiographical writer • Salaan Carrabey (1864–1943), poet • Cristina Ali Farah (1973–), poet and novelist • Farah Nur (1862–1932), poet and warrior • Hussein Hasan (d. 1910s), warrior and poet • Nuruddin Farah (1945–), novelistKillam & Rowe • Hadrawi (1943–2022), poet • Yaasiin Cismaan Keenadiid (1919–1988), literary scholar • Abdi Kusow, scholar and writer • Abdillahi Suldaan Mohammed Timacade (1920–1973), poet • Nadifa Mohamed (1981–), novelist • Gaariye (d. 2012), poet • Mohamed Haji Mukhtar (1947–), historian and scholar • Rageh Omaar (1967–), journalist • Abdi Ismail Samatar (1950–), geographer • Ahmed Ismail Samatar (1950–), writer and academic • Dada Masiti, Ashraf poet, mystic and Islamic scholar • Said S. Samatar (1943–2015), scholar and writer • Cali Xuseen Xirsi (1946–2005), poet • Shadya Yasin (1983/4–), poet

See: List of South African writers

See: List of Sudanese writers

• Modison Salayedvwa Magagula (1958–), playwrightGikandi • Stanley Musa N. Matsebula (1958–), economist and writerGikandi • Elias Adam Bateng Mkhonta (1954–2001), novelistGikandi • Sarah Mkhonza (1957–), novelist, short story writer and journalistGikandi • Gladys Lomafu Pato (1930–), short story writerGikandi

See: List of Tanzanian writers

• Jeannette D. Ahonsou (1954–2022), novelist • Gad Ami (born 1958), novelist • David Ananou (1917–2000), novelist • Félix Couchoro (1900–1968), novelist, also connected with BeninGikandi Killam & Rowe • Yves-Emmanuel Dogbé (1939-2004), writer, philosopher, sociologist, and educator. • Richard Dogbeh, also connected with Benin, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire (1932–2003), novelist and educator • Kossi Efoui (born 1962), playwrightGikandi • Christiane Akoua Ekue (born 1954), French-language novelist • Pyabelo Chaold Kouly (born 1943), autobiographical writer and novelist • Tété-Michel Kpomassie (born 1941), explorer and writer • Farida Nabourema (born 1990), human rights activist, writer and blogger • Stanislas Ocloo (died 2010), journalist • Senouvo Agbota Zinsou (born 1946), playwright and short story writerGikandi

See: List of Tunisian writers

See: List of Ugandan writers

• Mohamed Fadel Ismail Ould Es-Sweyih (1958–2002), journalist and politician • Ahmed Baba Miské (1935–2016), writer, diplomat and politician

• Ellen Banda-Aaku (1965–), fiction, children's books • Jack Avon (1967–), non-fiction, business books • Enoch Kaavu, first Zambian novelist • Stephen Mpashi, prolific Bemba writer • Kenneth Kaunda (1924–2021), nationalist and writerGikandi • Chibamba Kanyama (1965–), journalist and business writer • Andreya Sylvester Masiye (1922–?), diplomat and novelist • Dominic Mulaisho (1933–2014), novelistGikandi Killam & Rowe • Charles Mwewa, poet and non-fiction writer • Princess Zindaba Nyirenda, novelist • Field Ruwe (1955–), educator, historian, media practitioner, author (fiction and non-fiction) • Namwali Serpell (1980–), fiction • Monde Sifuniso (1944–), editor, publisher, author (fiction and non-fiction) • Binwell Sinyangwe (1956–)

See: List of Zimbabwean writers