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Entries must have appeared for the first time in the five years prior to the closing date for submissions which is January 31 each year. Publishers should submit six copies of the published original with a brief cover note. Please indicate nationality or passport held. The Caine prize is open to writers from anywhere in Africa fpublished in English. Its focus is on the short story reflecting the contemporary development of the African storytelling tradition. Deadline January 31 prize £10,000.