African-Wikimedians January 2026

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[African Wikimedian] Call for Submissions: January 2026 EduWiki Newsletter
by Barakat Adegboye 21 Jan '26

21 Jan '26

Dear African Wikimedians, As we begin a new year, we are pleased to open submissions for the *January 2026 edition of the EduWiki Newsletter**.* We invite community members to share stories that highlight projects, events, experiences, or reflections connecting Wikimedia and Education. For this first issue of 2026, we also welcome submissions that outline your community’s *education project plans or focus areas for the year ahead**.* By contributing, you help document ongoing work, share lessons learned, and inspire educators and Wikimedians across the global movement. Please note that all submissions must clearly relate to *Wikimedia and education* and follow the newsletter’s *publication guidelines* <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/News/Publication_Guidelines>*.* *Submission deadline:* January 26, 2026 *Submit your story:* Education Newsroom <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/News/Newsroom> *For inspiration:* Education Archives <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/News/Archive> We look forward to reading your stories and starting the year with a rich collection of community insights. 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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Esta semana: EduWiki Knowledge Showcase janeiro 2026
by Barakat Adegboye 19 Jan '26

19 Jan '26

Caros membros da comunidade Wikimedia na África, Boa semana. Nesta semana acontece o *EduWiki Knowledge Showcase de janeiro de 2026*. O evento será realizado no dia *22 de janeiro* como parte da celebração global dos 25 anos da Wikipédia, criando um espaço de reflexão sobre conhecimento aberto, educação e as pessoas por trás de seu impacto. O showcase ocorrerá online às *16h30 UTC*, com interpretação ao vivo em francês e português. As inscrições estão abertas pela *página do evento no Meta <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wikipedia_%26_Education_User_Group_Sh…>* . Convidamos também a comunidade a contribuir para o primeiro boletim EduWiki de 2026, compartilhando histórias de educação Wikimedia ou planos educacionais para o ano. Você pode enviar suas histórias para o *Education Newsroom <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/News/Newsroom>*. Esperamos contar com sua participação, Atenciosamente, Barakat Adegboye <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:BAdegboye_(EdWH)>, *Assistente de Comunicação,* *EduWiki Hub <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_%26_Education_User_Group/EduWiki_…>*

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This week: EduWiki Knowledge Showcase January 2026
by Barakat Adegboye 19 Jan '26

19 Jan '26

Dear African Wikimedians, Happy new week! This week, we gather for the *January 2026 EduWiki Knowledge Showcase*. Taking place on *22 January*, the session is part of the global celebration of Wikipedia at 25. It offers a space for shared reflection on open knowledge, education, and the people whose work continues to shape Wikipedia’s impact. The showcase will be held online at *4:30 PM UTC*, with live interpretation available in French and Portuguese. Registration is open via the *event Meta page <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wikipedia_%26_Education_User_Group_Sh…>* . We also invite community members to contribute to the *first EduWiki Newsletter of 2026* by sharing Wikimedia education stories or outlining Wikimedia education plans for the year. You can submit stories to the *Education Newsroom <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/News/Newsroom>*. We look forward to connecting with you this week. 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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[African Wikimedian] Cette semaine : Knowledge Showcase EduWiki janvier 2026
by Barakat Adegboye 19 Jan '26

19 Jan '26

Chers membres de la communauté Wikimedia en Afrique, Bonne nouvelle semaine. Cette semaine se tient *le Knowledge Showcase EduWiki de janvier 2026*. Prévu pour *le 22 janvier*, cet événement s’inscrit dans la célébration mondiale des 25 ans de Wikipédia et propose un temps de réflexion collective sur le savoir ouvert, l’éducation et les personnes à l’origine de son impact. Le showcase aura lieu en ligne à *16h30 UTC*, avec une interprétation en direct en français et en portugais. Les inscriptions sont ouvertes via *la page Meta de l’événement <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wikipedia_%26_Education_User_Group_Sh…>* . Nous invitons également la communauté à contribuer au premier bulletin EduWiki de 2026 en partageant des récits d’éducation Wikimedia ou des plans éducatifs pour l’année. Vous pouvez soumettre vos récits au *Education Newsroom <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/News/Newsroom>.* Au plaisir de vous retrouver cette semaine, Cordialement, Barakat Adegboye <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:BAdegboye_(EdWH)>, *Chargé·e de communication,* *EduWiki Hub <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_%26_Education_User_Group/EduWiki_…>*

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Join Us: Wiki Loves Folklore & Feminism and Folklore 2026 Office Hours
by Joris Quarshie (Ext, OHF) 18 Jan '26

18 Jan '26

Hello everyone, Join us for the *Wiki Loves Folklore & Feminism and Folklore 2026 Office Hours* <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2026_Office_Hours>, the official kickoff session for the 2026 campaigns. This session is open to *local organisers, photographers, editors, Wikimedia affiliates, and folklore enthusiasts* who want to learn more about participating in or organising Wiki Loves Folklore and Feminism and Folklore in 2026. - Friday, 23 January 2026 - 16:00 UTC (check your timezone <https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1769184000>) - Online: - Link: Zoom <https://zoom.us/j/91833243123?pwd=VaEByaTgf3E7jakPhxqewJtUAYhLCK.1> - Add to Calendar <https://zoom.us/meeting/tJUldOqqqjgrGNdS-_V3YXZRTxmh-wY8Hsbb/ics?meetingMas…> - Meeting ID: 890 5849 9911 - Passcode: 492639 *Register and find full event details here:* https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2026_Office_Hours We are excited to see you participate. Warm regards, Joris Quarshie. On behalf of the Wiki Loves Folklore International Team

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Join the Wiki Loves Ramadan Telegram group !
by Dr Tesleemah 16 Jan '26

16 Jan '26

Something beautiful is returning this Ramadan… A global celebration of culture, unity, and knowledge. Get ready to celebrate, document, and share the stories, traditions, and knowledge of Ramadan on Wikipedia. Meanwhile, to connect with other community and to get direct updates on Wiki Loves Ramadan 2026! Join the Telegram group link below: https://t.me/WikiLovesRamadan Kind Regards, Dr Tesleemah Abdulkareem Regional coordinator & African Ambassador Wiki Loves Ramadan 2026

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Cara buka blokir Bws mobile banking
by jenikaka35＠gmail.com 15 Jan '26

15 Jan '26

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Igbo Wikimedians celebrates Wikipedia @25
by Abasili Nkemjika Kingsley 15 Jan '26

15 Jan '26

Ndewo! Greetings Dear Wikimedians, Igbo Wikimedians User Group proudly celebrated Wikipedia’s 25th Birthday onsite in our communities in Abuja and Owerri on Saturday, 10 January 2026! 🥳 Today, 15 January 2026, we join fellow Wikimedians across the globe in marking this milestone by sharing Wikipedia Birthday shoutouts from our community members. 🎂📸 Here’s to 25 years of free knowledge, collaboration, and community! 🌍💛 Read more about it via: https://w.wiki/HJx5 #Wikipedia25 #IgboWikimedians #FreeKnowledge Wikipedia https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Igbo_Wikimedians_User_Group_Wikiped… Kind regards, Kingsley Nkem FOR: IGBO WIKIMEDIANS USER GROUP

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Wiki Loves Ramadan 2026 — Official Timeline Is Here! 🌙
by Dr Tesleemah 15 Jan '26

15 Jan '26

From articles to images, stories to traditions — this is your moment to contribute to a global, multilingual record of Ramadan on Wikimedia projects. Mark your calendars and get ready to document Ramadan from around the world: 🗓 Contest Starts: February 16, 2026 🗓 Contest Ends: March 28, 2026 📸 Photo Contest Notice (Important): Participation in the photo contest requires a separate registration on Wikimedia Commons. If you plan to upload photos, ensure you’re signed up on Commons. 🔗 Learn more & get started: 👉 Main Meta page: https://w.wiki/Fzht 📷 Register as a local Organiser: Create a dashboard in your local language and sign up as a community at https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Ramadan_2026/Participating_commu… General Information about WLR 2026: 👉 https://w.wiki/Gz5H Create. Translate. Upload. Share your culture with the world. Kind Regards, Dr Tesleemah Abdulkareem Regional coordinator & African Ambassador Wiki Loves Ramadan 2026

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cara buka blokir (BTN) mobile salah pin/Password 3kali
by jenikaka35＠gmail.com 14 Jan '26

14 Jan '26

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