African Women Writers

Women Writers from Mauritius

Nathacha Appanah is a Mauritian – French author of Indian descent. Born in 1973, her French novels have won numerous prizes. Her book Le Dernier Frere was translated into 17 languages.

Women Writers from Sudan

Leila Aboulela won the prestigious Caine Prize for African literature and other awards.

Books: Lyrics Alley, Minaret, Coloured Lights, The Translator.

Link on the British Council of Literature. Wikipedia.