African-Wikimedians November 2024

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Announcing the deployment of the Community-defined list translation suggestion feature in the Content Translation tool
by uozurumba＠wikimedia.org 21 Nov '24

21 Nov '24

Dear African Wikimedians, The Language and Product Localization team is pleased to announce that the Community-defined list translation suggestion feature has been deployed in 287 Wikipedias, where the mobile experience of Content Translation is available. Below is a link to a screen record you can play to see how the feature works: https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Translation_suggestions:_Topic-based_%26_Com… You can also try it on your mobile device using this link: https://bn.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:ContentTranslation&act… The team will host an office hour on: - Saturday, 2024-11-23, 14:30 UTC. Check your timezone: https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1732372200 - Video call link: https://meet.google.com/avy-xrnj-fhc The meeting will be a practical walkthrough to show campaign organizers how to add the tag (<page-collection> </page-collection>) to their campaign article list page so that contributors can discover the articles in the Content Translation tool and translate them. We have also provided a step-by-step help page: https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Translation_suggestions:_Topic-based_%26_Com…, which will be translated to different languages to help you utilize the feature. You will also find screen records on the documentation page to guide you to add the tags. Thank you for participating in this project and your interest in the feature; see you on Saturday! Uzoma Ozurumba On behalf of the WMF Language and Product Localization team

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Join our Virtual Conversations (North Africa Edition)
by AfLIA Communications 18 Nov '24

18 Nov '24

Calling all North African Wikimedians and Library Professionals! Join our Virtual Conversations (North African Edition) Date: Thursday, 19th November 2024 Time: 10:30 AM GMT Moderator: Afek Ben Chahed, General Secretary, WIkiFranca and Community Facilitator, Wiki in Africa The Integrating Wikimedia Project into African Library Ecosystem (IWIPALE) project invites all North African Wikimedians and Librarians to an open, collaborative discussion on "How can Wikimedia projects be seamlessly integrated into library routines in Africa?" and "How can the African Wikimedia community work with the African Library community in a sustainable manner to promote knowledge equity" Do not miss this opportunity to participate, share your thoughts and learn from others. Register here - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YP18DaNgTuKcjSJk8L7SqQ#/registr… <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YP18DaNgTuKcjSJk8L7SqQ#/registr…> Thank you Stanley AfLIA Communications --- *Follow AfLIA to keep updated.* *Official Website* <http://web.aflia.net/> *|* *Official Facebook* <https://www.facebook.com/aflianetwork/> *| **Official Twitter* <https://twitter.com/AfLIACon> * | Official YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPaQeggWf7gVPSkLhYl9_8g>* To join AfLIA: Send an email to *membership(a)aflia.net <membership(a)aflia.net> *

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Wiki Mentor Africa Audio Lexeme Tool
by Abasili Nkemjika Kingsley 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

Greetings Dear Wikimedians, Wiki Mentor Africa will be hosting an event to work on the audio lexeme tool developed during her Hackathon in Cameroon 🇨🇲. To register visit: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WMA-Level_Up_with_Audio_Lexeme_Tool_a… Date & Time: Friday 15th and Saturday 16th 4pm UTC Feel free to invite your friends who know how to code (beginner level or master coders) and are interested in volunteering to the open source movement particularly Wikimedia movement. Don't miss out! Thanks and regards, Kingsley Nkem FOR: IGBO WIKIMEDIANS USER GROUP

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📢 Today’s the Day! Join the Wiki Imagine Lagos Webinar & Writing Contest!
by Barakat Adegboye 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

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Invitation à l'édition de fin d'année d'Afrika Baraza
by lucyiwuala＠gmail.com 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

Cher.e.s Wikimédien.ne.s Africains, Nous sommes ravis d'accueillir l'édition de fin d'année d'Afrika Baraza le jeudi 21 novembre 2024 à 17h00 UTC, et nous avons un programme exclusif passionnant qui comprend: Annonce des pays hôtes de Wiki Indaba 2025, 2026 et 2027 Examen du plan de mise en œuvre de l'Agenda pour l'Afrique Coup de projecteur sur la communauté de Baraza (Devinez qui ;-)) Élections du conseil d'administration de la Fondation Wikimedia, sensibilisation de la communauté et notre stratégie désormais Nous avons hâte de vous accueillir! Partagez largement l'invitation avec vos communautés. Rejoignez la réunion Zoom d'Afrika Baraza https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/87402419283 ID de la réunion : 874 0241 9283 Cordialement, Lucy Iwuala, au nom du groupe de travail d’Afrika Baraza

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Inviting you to Afrika Baraza End of Year Edition
by lucyiwuala＠gmail.com 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

Dear African Wikimedians We are elated to be hosting Afrika Baraza’s end of year edition on Thursday 21st, November 2024, 17:00 UTC and we have an exciting exclusive agenda that includes; * The announcement of the host countries for Wiki Indaba 2025, 2026 & 2027 * Reviewing Africa Agenda Implementation plan * Baraza Community Spotlight (Guess who ;-) ) * WMF Board Elections community sensitization and our strategy moving forward We are looking forward to hosting you. Share the Invitation widely with your communities. Join Afrika Baraza Zoom Meeting https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/87402419283 Meeting ID: 874 0241 9283 Kind Regards, Lucy Iwuala, on behalf of the Afrika Baraza Working Group

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[EN] Book a consultation call and stay updated with the Wikimedia Language Diversity Hub!
by Sadik Shahadu 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

Hello, We are excited to share that the Wikimedia Language Diversity Hub <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Language_Diversity_Hub> is offering personalized consultation calls for language communities and individuals working on Wikimedia language projects. Schedule a consultation call by filling out th <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFXyXJT3KRWM9zy87ETivEMbVJXOd4z44…>is form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFXyXJT3KRWM9zy87ETivEMbVJXOd4z44…>: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFXyXJT3KRWM9zy87ETivEMbVJXOd4z44… By requesting a consultation call: - You or your community will have a one-on-one consultation call with our language experts. - You will have access to customized resources and toolkits from our partners - Gained more insights on the activities of the hub and how you can be involved. Are you an expert? Contact us and share what you often help others with. Additionally, we invite you to subscribe <https://lists.wikimedia.org/postorius/lists/langdivhub-com.lists.wikimedia.…> to the Wikimedia Language Diversity Hub newsletter! Stay informed about the latest updates, initiatives, and opportunities to support language diversity across Wikimedia projects. If you’re interested in collaborating, have ideas, or simply want to know more about our work, we’d love to hear from you <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFXyXJT3KRWM9zy87ETivEMbVJXOd4z44…> . By subscribing, you’ll: - Receive regular updates on our work to promote linguistic inclusivity. - Get insights into upcoming events and activities. - Learn how you can get involved in supporting underrepresented languages. Let’s work together to amplify linguistic diversity within the Wikimedia movement. Book a consultation call with us now! NB: French and Spanish versions of this email and form will be shared later . Best regards, Sadik Shahadu, On behalf of the Wikimedia Language Diversity Hub P.S. Don’t forget to subscribe <https://lists.wikimedia.org/postorius/lists/langdivhub-com.lists.wikimedia.…> to join our community! *Yes, we can!*

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REMINDER: Wiki Imagine Lagos Webinar & Writing Contest is TOMORROW!
by Barakat Adegboye 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

Hello everyone! We’re just a day away from our exciting event focused on "Documenting Lagos: Role of Journalism in Tourism and Cultural Preservation" Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from experts in journalism, heritage, and tourism as they share valuable insights on how we can work together to elevate Lagos' rich culture on Wikipedia and beyond. Event Details 📅 Date: November 14, 2024 🕒 Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM WAT 💻 Platform: Zoom Register here: (bit.ly/4f1EZPi) Whether you’re a writer, journalist, or heritage enthusiast, join us to explore how you can contribute to preserving Lagos’ vibrant culture and history for future generations. Let's amplify Lagos’ story to a global audience. See you there! Barakat Adegboye, Wikimedian-in-Residence, Wiki Imagine Lagos.

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REMINDER: Wiki Imagine Lagos Webinar & Writing Contest is TOMORROW!
by Barakat Adegboye 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

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Join the WikiWomen’s Capacity-Building Workshop - Tips for Writing Women’s Biographies on Wikipedia
by Ruby D-Brown 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

Dear Wikimedians, We’re excited to invite you to the WikiWomen’s User Group Capacity-Building Workshop, designed to empower contributors in creating and editing women’s biographies on English Wikipedia. Whether you’re new to Wikipedia or an experienced editor, this session will provide essential tips and tricks for writing your first women’s biography and getting it to stick. Join volunteer Lucy Moore, who has written a biography for at least one woman from every country in the world, as she shares her expertise. In this session, Lucy will cover the fundamentals of notability, citation, and other essential skills she’s learned along the way. [image: telegram-cloud-photo-size-4-5879470088745239302-y.jpg] Date: 19th November 2024 Time: 3:00 PM UTC Topic: Fundamentals for Editing Women’s Biographies on English Wikipedia Facilitator: Lucy Moore Register: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WikiWomen_Usergroup_Capacity_Building…> #Up_coming_Training <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WikiWomen_Usergroup_Capacity_Building…> We hope you’ll join us for this exciting opportunity to enhance your editing skills! Best regards, On behalf of WikiWomen Usergroup Cordinators

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