WikiAfrica Hour/In Focus

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The Wiki In Africa In-Focus segments follow the main conversations each month, and feature Wikimedians across Africa and beyond in various ways, either as interviews of female Wikimedians (Inspiring Open) or documenting experiences of Wikimedians at various international events (Echoes From) or providing a deep dive or insight into a specific tool or project. It is intentionally flexible in order to capture the experiences of Wikimedians, where ever they are and what ever they are up to. Below are the In Focus segments featured in each episode from 2025-2026.

In Focus in Ep54: Celebrating 25 years of Wikipedia

Guests

Tochi Precious
Jan Ainali
Isla Haddow
Florence Devourd.
Donia Domiaty
Minette

Description

Celebrating 25 years of Wikipedia.

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Date: 28th January 2026
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In Focus in Ep52: Inspiring Open – A Journey through Open Spaces with Tochi Precious

Guest

Tochi Precious.

Description

"Lead with empathy." A powerful message from Tochi Precious, addressed to the next generations.

Tochi is a Language Activist, Multilingual Project Manager, and the Co-founder & Executive Director of Igbo Wikimedia User Group. She also serves as a Wikimedian in Residence at Wikitongues, a member of the Wikimedia Language Committee, and a Board Member at Wiki in Africa and African & Proud.

She holds a Master’s degree in Project Management, an honorary Doctorate in Leadership and Business Administration, and is a Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Leadership, Manpower and Management Development. She is currently pursuing her second Master’s degree in Linguistics.

In this inspiring interview, Tochi opens up about her journey in the open movement, the challenges and possibilities in language activism, and what “openness” truly means to her. She shares heartfelt advice about empathy, leadership, gender, and the future of open knowledge.

Details

Host: Donia, WikiAfrica Hour Program manager
date: 26th November 2025
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In Focus in Ep51: Les voix du WikiChallenge Écoles Afrique 2025/Voices from WikiChallenge Écoles Afrique 2025

Guests

Tafsir FALL from Senegal
Fanta DIABY from Mali
Candy Khohliwe from Botswana

Description

In French: Cette section In Focus met en lumière les témoignages des organisateurs locaux du WikiChallenge Écoles Afrique à travers le continent. Ils partagent leurs expériences, les impacts observés et leurs réflexions sur la coordination de ce concours éducatif inspirant.Ce segment fait partie de l’épisode complet de WikiAfrica Hour intitulé « Quand les écoles africaines prennent la plume du futur : le WikiChallenge 2025 ».

In English: This In Focus section highlights insights from local organisers of the WikiChallenge Écoles Afrique across the continent. They share their experiences, observed impacts, and reflections from coordinating this inspiring educational contest.This segment is part of the full WikiAfrica Hour episode “When African Schools Take the Pen of the Future: The WikiChallenge 2025.”

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date: 29th October 2025
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In Focus in Ep50: Morning Briefings @ Wikimania 2025

Guests

Lodewijk
Lutherking
Micheal KalubaRomeo
Romeo Lonardo
Victoria
James Heilman
Barbara
Stephane Coillet-Matillon
Lucy Moore
Isla Haddow
Ali Khalil
Pheabe Ayers
Harriet Bayel

Description

Morning Briefings @ Wikimania 2025 are 30-minute livestreamed sessions took place each morning from the 6th to the 9th of August, from 09:00 to 09:30 Nairobi time (6 am UTC). The Morning Briefings aimed to connect the onsite and online audiences through a dynamic and engaging format. Each day featured live interviews with Wikimania organizers, program speakers, and other special guests. The conversations highlighted the key events, themes, and sessions of the day, while also sharing insights from the previous day’s activities.

To watch the full morning briefings at wikimania 2025, find it here.

Details

Host: Donia, WikiAfrica Hour Program manager
date: 24th September 2025
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In Focus in Ep49: Highlights from Wiki Loves Africa 2025

Guests

Hilary Ogali, WLA facilitator.
Dappa Solomon, WLA local organiser who made a big splash in 2025.

Description

Interview with Hilary Ogali,Wiki Loves Africa facilitator and Dappa Solomon who organised many events for WLA 2025 in Nigeria. In this In Focus section, Hilary highlights the most prominent moments and achievements of WLA 2025 and Dappa shares his experience on organising WLA for the first time but with success and give some tips to others who may want to organise and participate.

This interview was conducted as an In focus section of WikiAfrica Hour Episode#47.

Details

Host: Donia, WikiAfrica Hour Program manager
date: 27th August 2025
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In Focus in Ep48: Fluxx in Action: How to Use It and Common Challenges Uncovered!

Guests

Davit Saroyan: Senior Program Officer at Wikimedia Foundation. He supports the grant making Portal and the grant programs.

Description

Fuxx Demo presented by Davit Saroyan. He explains how you can use Fluxx and what are the main challenges people face using it. This amazing IF part navigates how you can register, apply, and report your grant!

Details

Host: Donia, WikiAfrica Hour Program manager
date: 30th July 2025
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In Focus in Ep47: Highlights from Wikimedia Youth Conference 2025

Guests

AbdulRahim Ziblim - Ghana
Ahmad Ali Karim - Malaysia
Areen Abu-Rumman - Jordan
Ndahiro Derrick Alter - Rwanda
Nicaela Phuyu - Bolivia
Paula - Chile

Description

The In Focus section of episode 47 in WikiAfrica Hour highlights experiences and ideas of some of the attendees during Wikimedia Youth Conference.

Details

Host: Donia, WikiAfrica Hour Program manager
date: 25th June 2025
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In Focus in Ep46: Highlights from Wiki Loves Africa 2025

Guests

Hilary Ogali, WLA facilitator.
Dappa Solomon, WLA local organiser who made a big splash in 2025.

Description

Interview with Hilary Ogali,Wiki Loves Africa facilitator and Dappa Solomon who organised many events for WLA 2025 in Nigeria. In this In Focus section, Hilary highlights the most prominent moments and achievements of WLA 2025 and Dappa shares his experience on organising WLA for the first time but with success and give some tips to others who may want to organise and participate.

Details

Host: Donia, WikiAfrica Hour Program manager
date: 28th May 2025
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In Focus in Ep44: Inspiring Open – A Journey through Open Spaces with Victoria Doronina

Guests

Victoria Doronina.

Description

Inspiring Open interview with Victoria Doronina who started contributing to Russian Wikipedia in 2006, became an admin, and twice served on the Arbitration Committee. In 2021, she was elected to the WMF Board of Trustees and re-elected in 2024. in this Inspiring Open interview, Victoria is talking about her experience in joining the open wikimedia movement and the challenges that faced her as a women. She also advise women not to fear and to try by themselves!

Victoria was one of the guest speakers of the 44th episode which hosts some inspiring women across the wikimedia movement to converse about how the movement supports women.

Details

Host: Donia, WikiAfrica Hour Program manager
date: 26th March 2025
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In Focus in Ep43: Inspiring Open – A Journey through Open Wikimedia with Sandra Soster

Guests

Sandra Schmitt Soster.

Description

In the 43rd episode of WAH the In Focus was incorporating the Wiki Loves Women’s Inspiring Open project by focusing on an open woman; Sandra Soster to share her experience in open spaces especially GLAM projects in Wikimedia.

Sandra Soster is the GLAM and Culture Manager of Wiki Movimento Brasil since 2022. She holds a PhD degree of Architecture and Urbanism by University of São Paulo (USP). Her thesis "Management of the Brazilian Cultural Heritage: Citizen participation in policies, processes and technologies" analyzes digital platforms for citizen collaboration in the cultural heritage area. She is a member of Icomos-Brazil and of iPatrimonio project (www.ipatrimonio.org), an independent initiative on gathering information about cultural heritage in Brazil.

Sandra was one of the guests of the main conversation of the 43 episode, in which she shared her experience in decolonising knowledge in collaboration with Wikimedia Brazil

Details

Host: Donia, WikiAfrica Hour Program manager
date: 26th February 2025
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In Focus in Ep42: Inspiring Open – A Journey through Open Spaces with Nichole Saad

Guests

Nichole Saad.

Description

In the 42nd episode of WAH the In Focus was incorporating the Wiki Loves Women’s Inspiring Open project by focusing on an open woman; Nichole Saad to share her experience in open spaces especially education.

Nichole has founded the Open Learning Collective in which she helps organisations around the world develop innovative education programs, empower teachers with effective training, and navigate complex education policies. She is an experienced educator with a mission for transforming lives through equity in education. With nearly 20 years of teaching and leadership experience across 9 countries, she works to create transformative learning experiences that equip learners to thrive in our ever-changing 21st-century landscape.

Nichole facilitated the 42nd episode about offline wikis in which guests, who have had experience working on offline projects and initiatives, discuss their methods, digital divide, ways of housing and distributing static content, and what support is offered.

Details

Host: Donia, WikiAfrica Hour Program manager
date: 29th January 2025
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In Focus in Ep37: Inspiring Open – A Journey through Open Spaces with Anusha Alikhan

Guests

Anusha Alikhan.

Description

Anusha Alikhan has more than 15 years of communications experience spanning the areas of human rights, technology, knowledge access, international development, media innovation, gender equity, and healthcare. She joined the Foundation in 2019 as the Senior Director of Communications. Currently, Anusha is the Chief Communications Officer at the Wikimedia Foundation. In this Inspiring Open interview, Anusha is talking about her experience in the open spaces especially in Wikimedia movement. Anusha was one of the guest speakers of the 37th episode in which the guest host, Tochi Precious, hosts 5 guests from Africa Baraza, Wiki Causerie and the Wikimedia Foundation communications team. Guests discuss how Africa Baraza & Wiki Causerie can bring people together, what the similarities and differences between them are, what the goals that resulted in their creation were , and how the communities receive them...

Details

Host: Tochi Precious.
date: 26th July 2024
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In Focus in Ep36: Inspiring Open – A Journey through Open Spaces with Ruby Brown

Guests

Ruby Brown.

Description

In the 36th episode of WAH the In Focus was incorporating the Wiki Loves Women’s Inspiring Open project by focusing on an open woman; Ruby D-Brown to share her experience in open spaces in wikimedia movement.

Ruby D-Brown is a dedicated open knowledge enthusiast, Wikipedian, and advocate for gender equality and climate action, bringing extensive experience in project and program management. Since 2019, she has been an active Wikipedia editor. Additionally, she is the Co-Founder of Africa Wiki Women.

Ruby was the host of the 36th episode, in which she facilitated a conversation discussing the question: "Does the Wikimedia movement contribute to the SDGs?"

Details

Host: Donia, WikiAfrica Hour Program manager
date: 28th June 2024
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