African-Wikimedians January 2026

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🌙 Wiki Loves Ramadan — Organisers’ Checklist
by Dr Tesleemah 26 Jan '26

26 Jan '26

As we count down to the kickoff of Wiki Loves Ramadan 2026 on February 16, we’re excited to begin another meaningful campaign with you. To support your preparations (whether you’re a new or returning organiser), here’s how to get started 👇🏽 ✔ Register your community on the Wiki Loves Ramadan Meta page ✔ Mobilise editors, translators, and photographers ✔ Plan edit-a-thons, trainings, or photo activities (online or in person) ✔ Share the editing tutorials and participation guides with contributors ✔ Support new editors and connect them with experienced Wikimedians ✔ Encourage contributions across Wikipedia and sister projects 🌍 Why Join? ✔ Preserve Ramadan heritage ✔ Share local traditions globally ✔ Be part of a worldwide Wikimedia community 📌 Need help? Visit the Wiki Loves Ramadan Help Desk via https://w.wiki/HVpS Kind regards Dr Tesleemah User: Tesleemah African Ambassador and Regional Coordinator Wiki Loves Ramadan 2026

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Re: [TODAY] Join Bobby Shabangu at 7:00 PM IST
by Munazza Farooqui 26 Jan '26

26 Jan '26

Dear Wikimedians, We are just a few hours away from our 37th DCW Conversation Hour [1], featuring Bobby Shabangu, a member of the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees. To ensure everyone can participate in this important discussion on the State of Global South, we have opened direct access for today's session. Happening TodaY EVENT DETAILS Date: TODAY, 26 January 2026 Time: 7:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM UTC Speaker: Bobby Shabangu Join The Conversation [5] [6] We look forward to your presence and your voice in this space dedicated to movement strategy and leadership development. Best Regards, Munazza Farooqui Chief Communications Officer Deoband Community Wikimedia (DCW) On 2026-01-22 20:08, Munazza Farooqui wrote: > Dear Wikimedians, > > We are pleased to invite you to the 37th DCW Conversation Hour [1], a > space dedicated to movement strategy, leadership development, and > innovation in free knowledge. > > [2] > > Topic: The State of Global South > > Featured Speaker: Bobby Shabangu, Member of the Wikimedia Foundation > Board of Trustees & Co-founder Afrika Baraza > > Session Theme: This session will examine the participation, leadership, > and influence of Global South communities within the Wikimedia > ecosystem. > > EVENT DETAILS > > Date: Monday, 26 January 2026 > > Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM UTC | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM IST > Register to Join [3] Add to Calendar [4] > > We look forward to your presence and participation. > > Best Regards, > > Munazza Farooqui > > Chief Communications Officer > > Deoband Community Wikimedia (DCW) > ------------------------- > > _Having trouble with the links? Copy and paste the URL below into your > browser:_ > _ https://dcwwiki.org/dc-sl _ Links: ------ [1] https://dcwwiki.org/DCW_Conversation_Hour [2] https://dcwwiki.org/The_State_of_Global_South [3] https://dcwwiki.org/dc-sl [4] https://dcwwiki.org/index.php?title=Special:CargoExport&tables=events&&fiel… [5] https://meet.jit.si/moderated/fb4f3ae17ad6611085ef183e4e7a603c71856e304dba4… [6] https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&dates=20260126T…

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Final Call: January 2026 EduWiki Newsletter
by Barakat Adegboye 26 Jan '26

26 Jan '26

Dear African Wikimedians, This is the final reminder that submissions for the *January 2026 EduWiki Newsletter* close *today*. If you have a Wikimedia and Education project, event, reflection, or an outline of your community’s education plans for 2026, we warmly encourage you to submit it before the deadline. Please ensure your story follows the newsletter’s publication guidelines <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/News/Publication_Guidelines> and clearly relates to Wikimedia education programs. Deadline: *Today, January 26* Submit here: Education Newsroom <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/News/Newsroom> Thank you to everyone who has already contributed. We look forward to sharing this first collection of stories for 2026 with the community. Barakat Adegboye <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:BAdegboye_(EdWH)>, *Communications Assistant,* *EduWiki Hub <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_%26_Education_User_Group/EduWiki_…>*

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Happening Today: EduWiki Knowledge Showcase | Wikipedia at 25
by Barakat Adegboye 22 Jan '26

22 Jan '26

Dear African Wikimedians, Today is *D-Day* for the EduWiki Knowledge Showcase, our *first Knowledge Showcase of the year!* As part of the global celebration of *Wikipedia at 25*, we will come together to reflect on open knowledge and education, with *community members from across the world sharing their experiences, insights, and work* . Date:* Today, 22 January* Time: *4:30 PM UTC* Location: *Zoom* Registration: *Event Registration page <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wikipedia_%26_Education_User_Group_Sh…>* Live interpretation will be available in* French, Spanish, and Portuguese*. Warm regards, Barakat Adegboye <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:BAdegboye_(EdWH)>, *Communications Assistant,* *EduWiki Hub <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_%26_Education_User_Group/EduWiki_…>*

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Call for volunteers/Appel à bénévoles: Afrika Baraza subcommittee/Sous-comité d'Afrika Baraza
by Wiki Indaba Steering Committee 22 Jan '26

22 Jan '26

Dear Wikimedians, The Wiki Indaba Steering Committee (WISCom) wishes to invite volunteer applications for the Afrika Baraza subcommittee. The Afrika Baraza subcommittee will help with the running of all Afrika Baraza related activities in the community. You're welcome to apply using this link: https://forms.gle/5YYVuFjNLnqkEJZT9 *Application deadline: January 29, 2026* *Successful applicants will be notified in February 2026.* Regards, Ceslause Ogbonnaya *Executive Coordinator, WISCom* *==================================================================================================================* Cher.e.s wikimedien.ne.s, Le Comité de pilotage de Wiki Indaba (WISCom) lance un appel à bénévoles pour le sous-comité d'Afrika Baraza. Ce sous-comité contribuera à l'organisation de toutes les activités liées à Afrika Baraza au sein de la communauté. Vous pouvez candidater via ce lien: https://forms.gle/5YYVuFjNLnqkEJZT9 *Date limite de candidature: 29 janvier 2026* *Les candidats retenus seront informés en février 2026.* Cordialement, Ceslause Ogbonnaya *Coordinateur exécutif, WISCom*

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Hoy: EduWiki Knowledge Showcase | Wikipedia cumple 25 años
by Barakat Adegboye 22 Jan '26

22 Jan '26

Estimadas y estimados, Hoy es el *día clave* del EduWiki Knowledge Showcase, nuestro primer Knowledge Showcase del año. Como parte de la celebración global de *Wikipedia a los 25 años*, nos reuniremos para reflexionar sobre el conocimiento abierto y la educación, *con miembros de la comunidad de todo el mundo compartiendo sus experiencias, aprendizajes y trabajo*. Fecha: *Hoy, 22 de enero* Hora: *16:30 UTC* Lugar: *Zoom* Inscripción: *Página de registro del evento <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wikipedia_%26_Education_User_Group_Sh…>* Habrá interpretación en vivo en* francés, español y portugués.* Saludos cordiales, Barakat Adegboye <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:BAdegboye_(EdWH)>, *Communications Assistant,* *EduWiki Hub <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_%26_Education_User_Group/EduWiki_…>*

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Hoje: EduWiki Knowledge Showcase | Wikipédia aos 25 anos
by Barakat Adegboye 22 Jan '26

22 Jan '26

Caras e caros, Hoje é o *dia D* do EduWiki Knowledge Showcase, o nosso primeiro Knowledge Showcase do ano. Como parte da celebração global dos *25 anos da Wikipédia*, vamos nos reunir para refletir sobre conhecimento aberto e educação, *com membros da comunidade de diferentes partes do mundo compartilhando suas experiências, reflexões e trabalho.* Data: *Hoje, 22 de janeiro* Hora: *16h30 UTC* Local: *Zoom* Inscrição: *Página de inscrição do evento <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wikipedia_%26_Education_User_Group_Sh…>* Haverá interpretação ao vivo em *francês, espanhol e português.* Atenciosamente, Barakat Adegboye <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:BAdegboye_(EdWH)>, *Communications Assistant,* *EduWiki Hub <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_%26_Education_User_Group/EduWiki_…>*

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Aujourd’hui : EduWiki Knowledge Showcase | Wikipédia a 25 ans
by Barakat Adegboye 22 Jan '26

22 Jan '26

Chères et chers, Aujourd’hui, c’est le *jour J* pour l’EduWiki Knowledge Showcase, notre premier Knowledge Showcase de l’année. Dans le cadre de la célébration mondiale des *25 ans de Wikipédia*, nous nous réunirons pour réfléchir au savoir libre et à l’éducation, *avec des membres de la communauté du monde entier partageant leurs expériences, leurs idées et leur travail.* Date : *Aujourd’hui, 22 janvier* Heure : *16h30 UTC* Lieu : *Zoom* Inscription : *Page d’inscription de l’événement <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wikipedia_%26_Education_User_Group_Sh…>* Une interprétation en direct sera disponible en *français, espagnol et portugais.* Cordialement, Barakat Adegboye <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:BAdegboye_(EdWH)>, *Communications Assistant,* *EduWiki Hub <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_%26_Education_User_Group/EduWiki_…>*

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by diki120500＠gmail.com 22 Jan '26

22 Jan '26

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Wikimedia Kenya 2025 Annual Activity Report
by Winnie kabintie 21 Jan '26

21 Jan '26

Dear Colleagues, Warm greetings from Magical Kenya 😀 On behalf of *Wikimedia Kenya User Group*, I’m pleased to share our *2025 Annual Activity Report <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Kenya_UserGroup_2025_Annual_Proje…>*, which highlights our work over the past year. The report reflects a year of strategy, leadership development and Community growth, including: - Strengthening community participation and retention - Advancing thematic work on Arts & Culture, human rights, Ai, gender equity, and climate content - Deepening partnerships and collaborations with institutions, libraries, and civil society - Hosting you at Wikimania Nairobi 2025, bringing to reality a bid made in 2022 We hope the report offers useful insights for *peer learning*, *collaboration*, and *shared reflection* across the African Wikimedia movement We welcome your feedback and look forward to continued collaboration across the region. Warm Regards, Winnie Kabintie Team Lead, Wikimedia Kenya User Group

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