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African Short Stories

Short stories and folktales from across the continent. 27 in the archive.

Why the Cheetah's Cheeks Are StainedA South African short story. Long ago a wicked and lazy hunter was sitting under a tree. He was thinking that it was too hot to be bothered with the…South Africa
Why the Lizard Nods His HeadAn African short story by William H Barker. In a town not very far from Anansi's home lived a great king. This king had three beautiful daughters, whose…
You're Not a White Man; You're Our FatherA Tanzanian short story by Joseph G Healey. A touching story is told about an expatriate missionary priest who lived for a long time in a remote part of…Tanzania

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