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African Critics Prize 2026

This dossier tracks the prize award and the finalists’ critical training programme.

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Ouagadougou in 2012.
Ouagadougou in 2012. Archival illustration; the award ceremony is not shown. Thierry Draus, CC BY 2.0. — Thierry Draus — CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ — 2012, sans modification

Where things stand

On 31 October, Notre Nation reports Malian critic Issouf Koné’s win in Ouagadougou.

Reported information

Issouf Koné wins African Critics Grand Prix, Notre Nation reports

Malian cultural journalist Issouf Koné won the African Critics Grand Prix in Ouagadougou on 31 October 2026, Notre Nation reports.

Ouagadougou in 2012.
Ouagadougou in 2012. Archival illustration; the award ceremony is not shown. Thierry Draus, CC BY 2.0. — Thierry Draus — CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ — 2012, sans modification

He was one of five finalists hosted at Récréâtrales Élan. Their residence combined performances, critical writing and defence of their work before a jury.

The award is reported by the Malian outlet; detailed jury deliberations are not available in the sources reviewed.

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