Renowned Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, advocate for African literature, died at 87.

Kenyan author and activist Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, a key figure in African literature, died at 87. Known for works like "The Wizard of the Crow" and "Petals of Blood," Thiong'o advocated for African languages in literature, writing in Kikuyu and Swahili. He faced imprisonment and exile for his activism against colonial and post-colonial injustices, leaving a lasting impact on modern literature and social justice.