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Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Announces 3rd Edition of The Prize for Publishing in Africa | Deadline: June 30, 2026
Creative Africa Nexus, known as CANEX, has opened applications for the third edition of its Prize for Publishing in Africa. The initiative is backed by Afreximbank, the African Export-Import Bank, and it is calling on publishers of trade books across Africa and the Caribbean to put their work forward before the June 30, 2026 deadline.
The prize is part of CANEX's broader effort to spotlight and support the publishing industry across the continent and its diaspora. If you are an African or Caribbean trade book publisher looking to gain recognition on a continental stage, this is the window to apply.
Mark June 30, 2026 on your calendar and start pulling your submission together now.
Originally published by Brittle Paper.