African-Wikimedians May 2024

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WikiFranca new board members
by Aristide KOUAME 01 Jun '24

01 Jun '24

Hello everyone, I hope this email finds you well. We are excited to announce that a new board was elected at the *WikiFranca* General Meeting on Thursday, April 25, 2024. The new board members are : *Chair* : Georges Fodouop (Cameroon) *Secretary* : Afek BEN CHAHED (Tunisia) *Treasurer *: Diallo Mamadou Falilou (Guinea) *Deputy Secretary *: Michael David Miller (Canada) *Vice-treasurer *: Rency Inson Michel (Haiti) Best regards, *WikiFranca Communications Team*

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IGBO WIKIMEDIANS NOW HAS A MAILING LIST
by Abasili Nkemjika Kingsley 30 May '24

30 May '24

Hello everyone! We are happy to inform you that Igbo Wikimedians User Group now has a mailing list. Kindly subscribe and get up to date Igbo Wiki community News and events. _How to subscribe: Simply follow the link and add your email and name to subscribe._ https://lists.wikimedia.org/postorius/lists/wikimedia-igbo.lists.wikimedia.… Thank you! FOR: Igbo Wikimedians User Group

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[WLA 2024 Training] 8 things you need to know about Wikimedia Commons Category
by Wilson Oluoha 30 May '24

30 May '24

Dear Friends, As part of Wiki In Africa's plans to increase participants capacity, encourage quality contributions and generally improve knowledge and skills with regards to Wikimedia Commons, we wish to cordially invite *You *to the 9th WLA training of the year. *Details* are available on the event page <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:8_things_you_need_to_know_about_Wikim…> . Kindly *register* and *share* with interested members of your community. For information on previous trainings, click here <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Wiki_Loves_Africa_Trainings> For information on news and updates concerning WLA 2024, click here <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Africa_2024/News> Best 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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[Final Call] Wiki Loves Africa 2024 Images First Review - Final Call For Volunteers
by Wilson Oluoha 29 May '24

29 May '24

Dear Friends, Thank you for a successful upload phase of the contest!!🙏 This is a call for volunteer Wikimedians who wish to be involved in the first review of images that were submitted to the global competition - Wiki Loves Africa in 2024. <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2024> The theme for the competition was Africa Creates with a call for images that depict the creation, manufacture, and/or production of items, objects, commodities, and products by Africans across the continent. Read more about the theme here <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2024/Theme>. If you click this link below: https://bit.ly/42Volunteer <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSer4V-lQ9tRYYQmBy5sKfLTQ3pw8HEnlDh…> ; to review the guideline and proceed to fill out the form,* you will be volunteering to participate in the first yes (keep) /no (do not include) round.* 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 *23 May **- 6 June 2024*. 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 2*0th May 2024*. (Once we have the group in place, we will share more detail with successful reviewers via email.)

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WikiAfrica Hour Episode #35 The Wikimedia Movement Beyond the Summit
by Donia ElDomiaty 24 May '24

24 May '24

Is the Wikimedia Summit at an end? How will affiliates move the Wikimedia Movement forward? What is the status of the Movement Charter? In this episode of WikiAfrica Hour, guest host Erina Mukuta will ensure that our guests answer some of these questions. After an action-packed last Wikimedia Summit in Berlin, the future of affiliate gatherings hangs in the balance. They will chat about the future of these events for Wikimedians and discuss the current status of the long-awaited Movement Charter. *Guests*: - Eva Martin <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Eva_Martin_(WMDE)> - Program Coordinator of WMDE - Ciell <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Ciell> - MCDC - Richard Knipel <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Pharos> - MCDC - Rajene Hardeman <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Windblown29> - Future Affiliate Gatherings Team - Aafi <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Aafi> - Future Affiliate Gatherings Team Join the conversation LIVE *Today*, 24th May @ 4:00pm (UTC) YouTube link: https://bit.ly/WAHour35 On Meta: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiAfrica_Hour/Episodes#Next_episode Get your questions ready! -- *Donia* WikiAfrica Hour Production Coordinator & Wiki In Africa Tools Community Facilitator

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Launch of Africa Wiki Challenge 2024 Tomorrow
by Jael Boateng 23 May '24

23 May '24

Hello Wikimedians, You are invited to the official launch of the fourth(4th) edition of the Africa Wiki Challenge <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Africa_Wiki_Challenge_2024>. The annual competition seeks to project information about Africa on Wikipedia and its sister projects. Over the past three years, the campaign has been organized under different themes including, "*Landmarks in Africa, Projecting Africa Culture, and African Free Continental Trade."* This year's theme "*Educate Africa: Nurturing Minds for the 21st Century" *is in line with the African Union(AU) Day's theme. The AU under the African Union’s Agenda 2063 <https://au.int/en/agenda2063/overview> seeks to create revitalized, high-quality, and unified educational systems that meet the needs of Africa, generate acceptable attitudes, values, knowledge, and skills, and support the continent's participation in the international economy of knowledge. The objective of this year’s Africa Wiki Challenge <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Africa_Wiki_Challenge_2024> is to highlight and recognize the diverse educational perspectives in Africa, encouraging the sharing of information and expertise through engaging content contributions on Wikipedia. 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 Wiki Challenge 2024 <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Africa_Wiki_Challenge_2024> globally! Speakers: Ama Serwah Nerquaye-Tetteh- Secretary General , UNESCO Ghana *ER Mohammed Yussif Umaru* -*Lecturer, University of Mines and Technology Ghana* Theme: *Educate Africa: Nurturing Minds for the 21st Century* *Date: Friday 24th May, 2024* *Time:* *3:00 pm UTC* To confirm your attendance, kindly register by clicking the link below https://rb.gy/ear90l *NB: There will be interpretation for our Francophone family* Best regards, Jael Serwaa Boateng Executive Director Open Foundation West Africa

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National Conference of Wikimedians in Nigeria
by Ammar Abdulhamid 22 May '24

22 May '24

Dear Wikimedians, We are delighted to announce the maiden edition of WikiConference Nigeria, the national conference of all Nigerian Wikimedians. WikiConference Nigeria, organized by a group of Wikimedia affiliates in Nigeria, will be held in Nigeria's capital Abuja from 12th to 15th September, 2024. The primary aim of the conference is to promote the growth and sustainability of Wikimedia projects in Nigeria, strengthen the relationship between various Wikimedia communities across the country, foster collaboration and engender cross-affiliate projects. The conference will also serve as a platform for capacity building, knowledge sharing and give room for aligning strategic discussions of Wikimedians in Nigeria to the Movement Strategy 2030. We invite all Wikimedians and individuals interested in open knowledge to join us for this maiden edition of the conference. *Programs* Do you want to present your work or project or run a workshop? The organizing team will seek for proposals for presentations, capacity building workshops as well as panel discussions. The conference will offer a wide range of session styles and flexible time slots. We will announce the details for Program submissions soon. *Travel scholarship* To support participation, scholarships for domestic travel are available. We will share the details for the scholarship application process soon. *Volunteers for Conference Committees* The conference organizing committee is looking for interested volunteers to join the various committees of the conference including Scholarship, Logistics, Communications, Program, and Partnership. The application is open at https://bit.ly/wikinigeria-call-for-volunteers. The deadline for committee volunteers application is 28th May, 2024. We look forward to welcoming you in Abuja!. Kind regards, Ammar Abdulhamid, On behalf of the Conference Organizing Team

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SheSaid 2024: Grant Deadlines.
by Afek Ben Chahed 18 May '24

18 May '24

Dear everyone, I trust this message finds you well and in good health. The Wiki Loves Women <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wiki_Loves_Women> team is delighted to announce the return of the #SheSaid <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Women/SheSaid> campaign for its highly anticipated 5th edition! Following the success of last year's edition, we're proud to remind you that the campaign resulted in 5,555 new articles and 1,766 improved articles in 18 participating languages. We're currently organizing this year's campaign, and your involvement will be pivotal in shaping its success. I'm reaching out to inquire whether you're planning to organize a local event and to provide you with vital information. == Save the Date! == This year, the campaign will run from September 1st to December 31st, 2024. Mark your calendars, because together, we will make a remarkable impact! == Grant Request == If you're considering organizing a local event, you can apply for a grant from the Wikimedia Foundation before June 1st, 2024 (cycle 6 of rapid grants <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid>) or by September 1st, 2024. Remember if you apply in the second, September, cycle, you will only get the grant money after the contest has started. To facilitate a smooth and comprehensive grant application process, we've prepared this grant request template <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IjrrZOl19B1dwp2Y_sU5W6IEuBW9EPLIyCbpPLG…>. Please refrain from replying to this email. If you're ready to submit your grant application, kindly fill out the Fluxx form <https://wmf.fluxx.io/>. The WLW team will host three office hours in different languages to assist with the grant application process. Stay tuned via our social media platforms for more details. == How to Reach Us? == Should you have any questions, concerns, or ideas for the upcoming edition, please don't hesitate to respond to this email or share them with us via: - The talk meta page <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wiki_Loves_Women/SheSaid> of the campaign - The Wiki Loves Women social media accounts (Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/WikiLovesWomen/>, Twitter <https://twitter.com/WikiLovesWomen?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7…> or Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/WikiLovesWomen/>) - The GenderGap Telegram group <https://t.me/joinchat/H1XPpRY-f3f3VVyilvMl8Q> == New to #SheSaid? == The Wiki Loves Women initiative celebrates women leaders with the #SheSaid campaign. The campaign aims to enhance women's visibility by creating new Wikiquote <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikiquote> entries or improving existing ones related to them. After four editions, the campaign has resulted in over 15,042 newly created or edited articles on Wikiquote. Learn more on Meta: bit.ly/WLWSheSaid <https://chatgpt.com/c/bit.ly/WLWSheSaid> or on our website: www.wikiloveswomen.org. If you require further clarification or have any questions about the grant application process, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you throughout the application and event planning stages. Cheers, Afek On behalf of the Wiki Loves Women team <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Women/Team>

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Wiki Loves Africa 2024 First Review - Call For Volunteers
by Wilson Oluoha 15 May '24

15 May '24

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AfroCreatives WikiProject: FESPACO edit-a-thon film specific training sessions/Formations spécifiques au cinéma d'edit-a-thon FESPACO
by Ceslause Ogbonnaya 13 May '24

13 May '24

Fellow Wikimedians, In an effort to ensure the participants contribute quality content to Wikimedia projects during the 2024 AfroCreatives FESPACO EDIT-A-THON, we shall be having training sessions specific on documenting film related topics on Wikipedia, Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons. The global training sessions will take place online in English, French and Arabic as scheduled below: *1.Topic*:How to Edit English Wikipedia (in EN) * - Schedule:11th May @ 11:00 UTC and 15th May @ 16:00 UTC* *2. Topic:*How to Edit French Wikipedia (in FR) - *Schedule:* *11th May @ 10:00 UTC and 16th May @ 16:00 UTC* *3. Topic:*How to Edit Arabic Wikipedia (in AR) - *Schedule: **11th May @ 10:00 UTC and 16th May @ 16:00 UTC* *4. Topic: *How to contribute on Wikidata & Wikimedia Commons - *Schedule: 18th May* *- EN @ 10:00 UTC, FR @ 12:00 UTC and AR @ 16:00 UTC* For more details: https://w.wiki/9qac Regards, Ceslause Ogbonnaya *Wikimedian-In-Residence, AfroCreatives* Cher.e.s Wikimédien.ne.s, Dans un effort pour garantir que les participant.e.s contribuent des contenus de qualité aux projets Wikimedia lors de l'EDIT-A-THON FESPACO 2024 d' AfroCreatives, nous organisons des sessions de formation spécifiques sur la documentation de sujets liés au cinéma sur Wikipédia, Wikidata et Wikimedia Commons. Les sessions de formation globales se dérouleront en ligne en anglais, français et arabe comme prévu ci-dessous: *1. Sujet: *Comment contribuer sur Wikipédia en anglais (en ANG) - *Calendrier: Le 11 mai à 11h00 UTC et Le 15 mai à 16h00 UTC* *2. Sujet:* Comment contribuer sur Wikipédia française (en FR) - *Calendrier: Le 11 mai à 10h00 UTC et Le 16 mai à 16h00 UTC* *3. Sujet: *Comment contribuer sur Wikipédia en arabe (en AR) - *Calendrier: * *Le 11 mai à 10h00 UTC et Le 16 mai à 16h00 UTC* *4. Sujet: *Comment contribuer sur Wikidata et Wikimedia Commons - *Calendrier: Le 18 mai - **en ANG à 10h:00, FR à 12h:00 et AR à 16h:00* En savoir plus: https://w.wiki/9$Xf Cordialement, Ceslause Ogbonnaya *Wikimedien-en-residence, AfroCreatives*

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