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Ayodeji Rotinwa is the Deputy Editor of African Arguments.

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    In the final instalment of our three-part interview, we talked to the writers about their shortlisted stories and their style.  Welcome to Part III of our interviews ...
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    “Who said oppressive gatekeepers can’t come from within?” 2020 AKO Caine Prize nominees (Part II)

    In the second of our three-part interview, we talked to the shortlisted writers about the politics of prizes and reading.  Welcome to Part II of our ...
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    “We’re all at sea”: Meet the 2020 AKO Caine Prize nominees (Part I)

    In the first of our three-part interview, we talked to the shortlisted writers about joy and writing.  In some ways, the Caine Prize for African Writing ...
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  • From the wit-hole countries...
    By Ayodeji Rotinwa
    July 17, 2020
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    Who is guilty of rape? The Council of Common Sense has a verdict! 

    From the Wit-hole countries is African Arguments’ satirical section. It’s the news, but absurd. It’s sometimes better than the real thing, sometimes not quite real, and sometimes ...
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    July 3, 2020
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    We condemn all police brutality except our own!

    From the Wit-hole countries is African Arguments’ satirical section. It’s the news, but absurd. It’s sometimes better than the real thing, sometimes not quite real, and sometimes ...
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    In the name of the beautiful game

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