Hélène Kaziende

Hélène Kaziendé (born August 15, 1967) is a Nigerien educator, journalist and writer.

She was born in Niamey. Her short story "Le Déserteur" (The Deserter) won a prize at a competition organized by radio station Africa No. 1. It was included in the collection ''Kilomètre 30. Afrique: 30 ans d'indépendance'', published in 1992. Since 1996, Kaziendé has been living in Togo.

Selected works

 * Aydia, novel (2006)
 * Les fers de l'absence, novel (2011)