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Call for Submissions: Kalahari Review (Africa-wide)
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Web Editors Wanted at DSTV Online (Kenya/ Nigeria)
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Writers/ Journalists Wanted at Kenya Information Website (rate: $15-$20 per article)
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Open to Worldwide Entries: The £7500 Jeremy Mogford Prize for Food and Drink (Short Story) 2013
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Afrika Tikkun Youth Essay Competition 2012 (South Africa)
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Deadline May 12 | Call for Essays: 29th International Competitions of Holy Quran
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Clambake Press Seeks Manuscripts for Publication (Middle East/ North Africa)
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Job Opening: Business Writer for Ernst & Young (station: South Africa)
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Journalism Lecturer Wanted at Damelin (South Africa)
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For Writers in South Africa: Financial Articles Wanted
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Call for Papers for Word and Text Journal of Literary Studies: The Place of Translation
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Job Opening: Senior Reporter/ Sub Editor for The South African Press Association
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Kwani? Open Mic Reloaded at Club Soundd (Kenya)
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Oxford Journals' African Affairs Author Prize
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Seeking Talented Writers and Filmmakers from Around the World: Amazon Studios
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Job Opening: Resident Journalism Advisor for Internews (station: Nairobi, Kenya)
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The 2012 Palestine Festival of Literature Opens May 5th in Gaza
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Job Opening: Sports Reporter for ETV (South Africa)
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United Nations Academic Impact Essay Writing Contest for University Students (worldwide)
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Opens May 11 | The Franschhoek Literary Festival 2012 in South Africa
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Deadline May 11 | American Black Festival Film Talent Competition: The 2012 Nickelodeon Writer's Script Review
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The $5000 Lions International Essay Contest for the Visually Impaired (worldwide)
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Call for Manuscripts for Christian West African Series: Cedar & Cypress Publishing (West Africa)
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Call for Artists/ Theatre Poets - Disability and Citizenship: From Visions to Action (Zimbabwe)
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Call For Contributions/ Writers: Women And The Political Process In Africa
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Call for Stories - Hijabulous: Seeing the Veil Through the Eyes of American Muslim Women
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Deadline May 3 | United Nations-CCD Workshop for African Environmental Journalists (Algeria/ Africa-wide)
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Job Opening: Offline Editor for ZA News (South Africa)
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Job Opening: Copy Editor for Hindawi Publishing (Egypt)
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Build Africa Poetry Competition 2012
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Manuscripts on Women of Color Feminisms Sought: NWSA First Book Manuscript Competition 2012
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The Africa Centre Artists in Residency Programme 2012 (Africa-wide)
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Open to Independent Arab Screenwriters: The 8th Round of Rawi Screenwriters' Lab (MENA/ Gulf)
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Seeking Original Translations of Poetry and Prose: Inventory Journal Issue 3
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Call for Submissions: Contrary Magazine (paying market/ worlwide)
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Seeking Poetry Chapbooks and Short Story Collections: Literary Laundry Chapbook Series (worldwide)
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Starts May 9 | Free Registration: Kenya Film Commission Screenwriting Workshop
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Call for Book Chapters - Re-imagi(ni)ng Africa: Football, Identity and the Legacy of the FIFA 2010 World Cup (Africa-wide)
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Job Opening: Editor for the Management University of Africa in Nairobi
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Sci-Fi Submissions by Writers of Color Encouraged: Future Fire
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Fully Funded: The Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalists Fellowship Programme 2012 for Journalists from Developing Countries
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The $1000 Black Orchid Novella Award for Unpublished Work of Fiction (worldwide)
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Call for Literature in Translation: A River & Sound Review (paying market)
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Call for Poetry/ Fiction: A&U Magazine's Aids in Africa/ Aids in Translation Issue (paying market)
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Deadline May 8 | Job Opening: Editors/ Scripwriters for Nigeria Info FM
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Opens May 8 | Arab Media Forum 2012 Themed ‘Arab Media: Exposure and Transition’
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Job Opening: Editors (English, French and Portuguese) for World Health Organization (duty station: Congo)
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Call for Submissions - Scritture Migranti: International Journal of Migrant Writings
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Win a Publishing Contract: The Iowa Short Fiction Award (worldwide)
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The $10,000 Drue Heinz Literature Prize (for unpublished collection of short stories/ novella) - worldwide
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The Guardian - Hot Key Books Young Writers Prize (worldwide)
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Full Guidelines: The £2,500 Litro & IGGY International Short Story Award for Young People (worldwide)
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Call for Proposals/ Papers: 4th Protest Arts International Festival (Zimbabwe/ worldwide)
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Call for Submissions by People of Color: aaduna Journal's Fall and Second Anniversary Issue
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Deadline May 7 | Call for Projects: Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (literature, performing arts and visual arts)
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Deadline May 7 | Job Opening: Editor In Chief for The Journal of the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt
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Deadline May 7 | Call for Applications: The Intajour Journalism Fellowship Program 2012/ 2012 (worldwide)
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Deadline May 7 | Concern's 2012 Global Writing Competition
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Opens May 7 | The 11th Nigeria International Book Fair
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Call for Articles/ Book Reviews: Africa Peace and Conflict Journal
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Job Opening: Financial Writer for COSA Media (South Africa)
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American Translators Association Student Translation Award (US)
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Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award 2012 (worldwide)
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Seeking Young Adult Manuscripts by Writers from Around the World: Kayelle Press
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Academic Manuscripts Sought for Book Series: CROP International Studies in Poverty Prize 2012