Sudanese Novelist Leila Aboulela Wins 2025 PEN Pinter Prize

Renowned Sudanese author Leila Aboulela has been awarded the prestigious PEN Pinter Prize for 2025, one of the United Kingdom’s most distinguished literary honors. The prize is presented annually to writers whose work embodies a fearless commitment to truth and justice. This recognition celebrates Aboulela’s remarkable literary career, which has significantly contributed to global literature through novels that explore themes of cultural identity, migration, and human connection—particularly from a Sudanese and Arab perspective in the diaspora. Aboulela is best known for acclaimed novels such as The Translator and Minaret, which have received international praise for their eloquent prose and thoughtful engagement with contemporary issues. Her win marks a proud moment for Sudanese literature on the global stage and highlights the growing influence of Sudanese voices in world literature.