International (Africa) · Africa
The Caine Prize for African Writing
The Caine Prize
The leading award for the short story by an African writer, sometimes called the 'African Booker'.
Free entryEnglishShort Story
- Prize
- £10,000 (+ shortlist prizes)
- Entry fee
- Free (publisher submission)
- Deadline
- Varies (annual)
- Who can enter
- African writers; published short story; publisher-submitted
- Status
- Published
- Genre
- Literary / Any
⚠️ Deadlines, fees and prizes change each year — and many prestige prizes are by nomination or publisher submission, not open entry. Always confirm the current details on the official site before you enter. Last checked 2026-06.
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