The African Press Club (TAPC) relies on locals on the ground to deliver inspiring and informative African/African Diaspora stories to a global audience. Stories published by TAPC are meant to educate and to elevate the African worldview.
What type of stories are we looking for?
Informed commentary, analysis or debate on a topic affecting Africans/African Diaspora
An original piece exploring any subject matter in your community that provides fresh insight, knowledge, and information. Example: African/Diaspora philosophy, spirituality, lifestyle, health, traditional systems, traditional/herbal medicine, culture, art, history, legend stories, mythologies, education, folklore, fables, technology, etc.
Contemporary accounts of people in Africa/African Diaspora applying modern technology to African knowledge and indigenous systems in a way that solves our unique challenges.
Tales about everyday life in your country on any topic Example: movies, cinema, entertainment, food, housing, fashion, trends, wellbeing, environment, ethics, etc.
Submission Requirements
Stories should be a maximum of 1,200 words
Microsoft Word File Format
12 point size
Stories, images or videos should be yours or used with citation and permission
TAPC is not liable for any copyright infringement on the part of the entrant and will not become involved in copyright disputes.
Submit
Fill out this form along with your entry via www.wetransfer.com
Submit entries via www.wetransfer.com to stories@africanpressclub.com
Notifications
Submissions will receive an email within 30 days only if the submitted piece(s) is selected. Each posted work will be shown with the creator’s name.
When an old man dies, a library burns to the ground.
— African Proverb