Dear Wikimedians,

This is to inform you that the vote to select the 2024 theme https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2024/Theme_voting has now closed and having viewed your votes and read all your comments, we hereby announce the new theme for the 2024 contest:

*The theme for Wiki Loves Africa 2024 is Africa Create.*

You all spoke and we listened. There will be an informal discussion around the theme at the office Hours tomorrow (Fri. 13) where we will be providing assistance for rapid grants applications for 2024. Please find details below:

Office Hours in English

- Fri. 13, October 2023 (16:00 UTC) - Click to join zoom meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89701654679

Office hours en français

- Vendredi 13, Octobre 2023 (17:00 UTC) - Cliquez pour rejoindre la réunion sur Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89701654679

For more information, please consult the participating communities page here https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Africa_2024/Participating_communities .

Best regards