African-Wikimedians May 2023

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Proposed Hackathon at Wiki Indaba
by Michael Graaf 29 May '23

29 May '23

Dear African Wikimedians, Wiki Indaba is Africa's annual gathering of Wikimedians; this year it's in Morocco: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023 . I am proposing a hackathon as part of the program: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/OTA_Update_Hackathon . If you are an active Wikimedian and are interested in participating in the hackathon, you can ask to do so in person or online: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_2023/Submissions/OTA_Update_Hack… . If you are signed into your Wiki account, you just need to add your "signature" by typing ~~~~ and indicating local or remote. Thanks! Michael Graaf, M.Phil (UCT) Researcher, Editor & Community Informatics Practitioner Mob +27795487242 WhatsApp/ Signal/ Telegram +27647754342 ORCID 0000-0002-1951-5739

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Wiki Loves Africa 2023 First Review - Call For Volunteers
by Wilson Oluoha 29 May '23

29 May '23

Dear Wikimedian, This is a call for those volunteer Wikimedians who wish to be involved in the first review of images that were submitted to the global competition - Wiki Loves Africa in 2023. The theme for the competition was Climate & Weather with a call for images that reflect weather and climatic conditions in Africa, as well as the effect of climate change, events and activities on the continent. Including inventions and innovations birthed on the continent as a result of peculiar climate and weather conditions. Read more about the theme here <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2023/Theme>. If you click this link below: https://bit.ly/42izWTL ; read the review guideline and proceed to fill out the form, you will be volunteering to participate in the first yes (keep) /no (do not include) round. You can also scan the attached QR code to access the form. Volunteer reviewers will be asked to nominate yes (to keep) or no (to not include) each image in their assigned group. The first review will take place from the *16-25 June 2023*. We will be using the Montage tool and the process will last for about 4hours max. The deadline to apply for this review group is *10th June 2023*. (Once we have the group in place, we will share more detail with successful reviewers via email.) Warm Regards -- *Wilson Oluoha* UTC+1 Skype: studywilson1106 | Telegram: @Wilsn_Oluoha | Whatsapp: message <https://wa.me/2348069451106> Wikimedia <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:OtuNwachinemere>| <https://www.linkedin.com/in/devouard/>LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilson-oluoha-a2b4a6181/> | Website <https://www.wikilovesafrica.net/> | Instagram <https://instagram.com/i_see_a_picture> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/OluohaWilson> Hear my name <https://namedrop.io/wilsonoluoha>

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The 3 Ts on Wikimedia
by Abasili Nkemjika Kingsley 26 May '23

26 May '23

Hello everyone! *Have you ever heard about The 3 Ts _ Travel, Tours and Tourism on Wikimedia?* We have got interesting articles that will show you more about it. 😀 See these links (Part 1 and Part 2) on The 3 Ts_ Travel, Tours and Tourism: The Audiovisuals of Igbo Dances (AID) Project (WIKIMEDIA) https://africatechradio.com/the-3-ts_-travel-tours-and-tourism-the-audiovis… https://africatechradio.com/the-3-ts_-travel-tours-and-tourism-the-audiovis… *Feel free to make your observations.* Culled from: Igbo Wikimedians User Group

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Invitation: WikiAfrica Hour episode 26 (EN/FR)
by Ceslause Ogbonnaya 23 May '23

23 May '23

Fellow Wikimedians, It is my pleasure to invite you to episode 26 of WIkiAfrica Hour, titled, *Africa & Movement Charter.* This session aims to explain in detail the concept, offerings and steps of the Movement Charter, and its relevance to the African community. *Guests:* - Anass Sedrati <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Anass_Sedrati> - Member, Movement Charter Drafting Committee <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter_Drafting_Committee> - Georges Fodouop <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Geugeor> - Member, Movement Charter Drafting Committee <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter_Drafting_Committee> Date: 26th May 2023 Time: 4pm UTC Details: http://w.wiki/5dft *NB: This episode will be in both English and French!* Regards, Ceslause Ogbonnaya *Host, WIkiAfrica Hour* Cher.e.s Wikimédien.ne.s, J'ai le plaisir de vous inviter à l'épisode 26 de WIkiAfrica Hour, intitulé *L’Afrique et la Charte du Mouvement.* Cette session vise à expliquer en détail le concept, les offres et les étapes de la Charte du Mouvement, et sa pertinence pour la communauté africaine. *Les invitées:* - Anass Sedrati <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Anass_Sedrati> - Membre, Comité de rédaction de la Charte du Mouvement <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter_Drafting_Committee/fr> - Georges Fodouop <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Geugeor> - Membre, Comité de rédaction de la Charte du Mouvement <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter_Drafting_Committee/fr> Date: le 26 mai 2023 Heure : 16h00 UTC Détails : http://w.wiki/5dft *NOTEZ: Cet épisode sera en anglais et en français!* Cordialement, Ceslause Ogbonnaya *Hôte, WikiAfrica Hour*

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Re: Article on Wikipedia
by Rubies Radio 21 May '23

21 May '23

Hello Wikimedia, Please, I believe that draft is appropriate for inclusion in Wikipedia and has met all the requirements. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:BJ_Sam

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Africa Day Campaign Launch Today
by Eugene Masiku 18 May '23

18 May '23

Hello Wikimedians, You are invited to the official launch of the Africa Day Campaign today. In line with the African Union Day theme that seeks to document Africa’s stories to increase the visibility of stories around Africa’s free trade, the African Knowledge Initiative (AKI) <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Knowledge_Initiative> seeks to leverage Wikimedia tools and platforms to breed innovative solutions to bridging the content gap on global digital knowledge networks. This initiative will be implemented through Open Foundation West Africa's annual campaign, the Africa Wiki Challenge. This year the Africa Wiki Challenge presents the Africa Day Campaign <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Day_Campaign_2023>, which aligns with the African Union Day's theme of stories around Africa’s free trade agenda, challenges, and benefits, among others. Are you ready to contribute your quota in bridging the content gap on Wikipedia?? Join the launch as an individual, group, organizer, participant, or spectator as we officially launch the Africa Day Campaign globally !!! *Theme: African Continental Free Trade* Date: *Thursday, 18th of May, 2023 **(Today)* Time: *03:00 pm UTC* *To confirm your attendance, kindly register by clicking the link below* https://bit.ly/3O21U2O <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3O21U2O%3Ffbclid%3DIw…> *For more information visit the Africa Day MetaPage* https://bit.ly/3VzZKcD <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3VzZKcD%3Ffbclid%3DIw…> For inquiries kindly reach out to: info(a)ofwafrica.org Make it a point to be there! -- Eugene Makafui Masiku, Communications Officer Open Foundation West Africa

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[ISA TOOL] POSTPONEMENT OF PRE-SCHEDULED DEMO EVENT
by Wilson Oluoha 18 May '23

18 May '23

Dear Wikimedians, I am writing to announce that the ISA tool demo meeting previously scheduled for *today 18th May 2023* has had to be postponed due to technical difficulties with the tool on toolforge. We are hoping it gets fixed asap to enable us to fix a new date for the demo. All inconveniences are deeply regretted. A new date will be announced as soon as possible. Warm regards Wilson

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Re: [Wikimedia-l] [ CfA WiRs Meetup] How to organise work session on Wikimedia Project
by Bukola James 17 May '23

17 May '23

Hi Wikimedians, *Gentle Reminder* This is an open invitation to our CfA WIRs meetup scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 1:00p.m WAT. The distinguished speaker for the event is Ruby Dankwah, Senior Programs Officer at Open Foundation West Africa. She will be delighted to enlighten us on the process of organizing work sessions for various Wikimedia projects. Please refer to the session details below: • Topic: Organizing Work Sessions on a Wikimedia Project • Date: May 16, 2023 • Time: 13:00 GMT+1 • Location:https://bit.ly/WIR-eng We eagerly anticipate your presence at the session. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any inquiries. Warm Regards, Bukola James -- Bukola James <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Bukky658> Community Coordinator, Code for Africa <http://codeforafrica.org/> (Knowledge Team/ WiRs Initiatives)

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Call for new members to join WPWP team
by Ammar Abdulhamid 16 May '23

16 May '23

Hi everyone, Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos (WPWP) [1] is an international photo contest that encourages utilizing Wikimedia Commons' images, audio and video files to illustrate and enrich Wikipedia articles lacking images/media files. The WPWP team is inviting Wikimedians and community organizers to join its organizing team for the fourth edition of the contest which will take place from July to August, 2023. Interested people should send an email to wpwpcampaign(a)gmail.com. Questions and feedback should also be sent to the same email. Application opens 16 May, 2023 and closes on 23 May, 2023. [1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_Pages_Wanting_Photos_2023 Kind regards,AmmarpadWikipedia Pages Wanting Photos

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Launch of the Africa Day Campaign 2023
by Eugene Masiku 16 May '23

16 May '23

Hello Wikimedians, You are invited to the official launch of the Africa Day Campaign 2023 this Thursday!! In line with the African Union Day theme that seeks to document Africa’s stories to increase the visibility of stories around Africa’s free trade, the African Knowledge Initiative (AKI) <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Knowledge_Initiative> seeks to leverage Wikimedia tools and platforms to breed innovative solutions to bridging the content gap on global digital knowledge networks. This initiative will be implemented through Open Foundation West Africa's annual campaign, the Africa Wiki Challenge. This year the Africa Wiki Challenge presents the Africa Day Campaign <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Day_Campaign_2023>, which aligns with the African Union Day's theme of stories around Africa’s free trade agenda, challenges, and benefits, among others. Are you ready to contribute your quota in bridging the content gap on Wikipedia?? Join the launch as an individual, group, organizer, participant, or spectator as we officially launch the Africa Day Campaign globally !!! *Theme: African Continental Free Trade* *There will be interpretation for our French, Swahili and Arabic speakers during the launch. * Date: *Thursday 18th of May, 2023* Time: *03:00 pm UTC* *To confirm your attendance, kindly register by clicking the link below* https://bit.ly/3O21U2O <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3O21U2O%3Ffbclid%3DIw…> *For more information visit the Africa Day MetaPage* https://bit.ly/3VzZKcD <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3VzZKcD%3Ffbclid%3DIw…> For inquiries kindly reach out to: info(a)ofwafrica.org Make it a point to be there! -- Eugene Makafui Masiku, Communications Officer Open Foundation West Africa

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