The East African Comic Competition (EACC 2026) is the first regional comic competition organized by the Alliances Françaises and French Institutes of East Africa. It invites young creators from across the region to explore the theme 'Inhabiting the World' through comics.
Rules
Eligibility
- Creators aged 18 to 35 at the time of submission.
- Must currently reside in one of the seven participating countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Burundi, Djibouti or Uganda.
- Open to both previously published and unpublished creators.
Format
- Theme: "Inhabiting the World".
- Entries may be in French, English or Swahili.
Submission
- The full competition rules are available as a downloadable document on the official page.
- Deadline: 31 July 2026 (East Africa Time).
Results
- Finalists announced on 4 September 2026.
- Winners announced on 6 October 2026 at Alliance Française de Nairobi.