WikiAfrica Hour is a monthly vodcast to support the activities of the WikiAfrica movement and wikimedians across Africa.
Launched in 2021, WikiAfrica Hour initiates frank, sometimes controversial conversations on the last Wednesday of each month. The live broadcast is produced and facilitated by Wiki In Africa’s Isla Haddow-Flood and Florence Devouard. Donia Domiaty is the current WikiAfrica Hour production coordinator. WikiAfrica News, prepared by Nonny Ntlahla and presented by Nonny and Donia, ensures Africa’s Wikimedians do not miss out on opportunities from the wider global Open community. In 2024, key figures from the community are guest hosts in a revitalized format of WikiAfrica Hour, which now also features an “In Focus” segment.
Connect to WikiAfrica Hour to share your experience, enrich your skills, discuss important topics, and raise Africa’s voice!
WikiAfrica Hour focuses on:
Sharing current updates, and highlights of African Wikimedian’s activities
Interacting with guest(s) (if any) and taking questions from community members
Promoting synergy within the Wiki community by discussing topics, projects, constraints, collaborations, and opportunities.
Impact since 2021
0
WikiAfrica Hour episodes
0
Guests hosted
0
YouTube views
0
WikiAfrica Hour news alerts shared
0
lifetime pageviews on Meta
Explore this project in more detail and join the conversation at:
In an era of misinformation, disinformation, and growing distrust in digital platforms, how does Wikipedia continue to stand as one of the most trusted sources of knowledge online? In this episode of WikiAfrica Hour, we explore how Wikipedia fights false and misleading information through community-driven governance, transparent policies, and collective responsibility.
In this special episode of WikiAfrica Hour, we explore the power of maps in documenting, visualizing, and sharing knowledge across Africa! In this episode, our guests share their experiences with mapping projects that connect geospatial data to Wikimedia projects like Wikidata, Wikipedia, and Commons. Learn how African communities are using maps to document local knowledge, address sustainability and climate challenges, and make African knowledge more visible globally.
Every Wikimedia project thrives on trust — and behind that trust are contributors who hold extended rights: administrators, interface editors, stewards, and many others who help ensure safety, fairness, and functionality across our platforms.
In this episode of WikiAfrica Hour, we demystify how extended rights actually work
Languages are more than words — they carry the identity, history, and culture of entire communities. In this episode of WikiAfrica Hour, we explore how Wikimedia projects are helping to preserve and celebrate Africa’s linguistic diversity.
Wikimania 2025 marked a historic milestone — for the first time, the global Wikimedia community gathered in East Africa! In this special episode of WikiAfrica Hour, we reflect on:
What made Nairobi 2025 a truly unique Wikimania experience
The impact on African communities, languages, and collaborations
The behind-the-scenes challenges and success stories
Lessons learned and inspiring moments to carry forward
This special WikiAfrica Hour episode dedicated to Wiki Loves Africa 2025 This year’s winners, jury members, and local organizers come together to share the inspiring stories behind the scenes, the challenges and joys of judging, and the vibrant community efforts that make this annual photo contest such a success.
This episode of WikiAfrica Hour celebrates the remarkable journey of WikiChallenge Écoles Afrique 2025 — a unique contest that empowers African schoolchildren to share stories from their communities on Vikidia, the encyclopedia for young people.
How does funding shape the future of free knowledge in Africa and beyond? In this episode of WikiAfrica Hour, we dive deep into the world of Wikimedia grants — from rapid funds to multi-year support. We bring together voices from the Wikimedia Foundation and real-life grant recipients to demystify the process and share valuable tips on choosing the right grant, applying effectively, and navigating the new Fluxx system.
Whether you're a seasoned Wikimedian or just getting started, this episode will help you understand how grants can empower your community and bring your ideas to life.
