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A friendly reminder that scholarship applications for the 2026 Wikimedia Hackathon are currently open and will close this Friday, November 28, 2025! Apply here for a scholarship: pretix.eu/wikimedia/Hack… More details on the 2026 Wikimedia Hackathon: mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia…


Save the date for the next #wmhack! We’ll be meeting in Milan, Italy for the Wikimedia Hackathon from May 1 - 3, 2026: mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia….  Registration will open in Jan 2026. Scholarship applications are currently open, apply before Nov 28, 2025: pretix.eu/wikimedia/Hack…

mediawiki's tweet image. Save the date for the next #wmhack! We’ll be meeting in Milan, Italy for the Wikimedia Hackathon from May 1 - 3, 2026: mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia….  Registration will open in Jan 2026. Scholarship applications are currently open, apply before Nov 28, 2025: pretix.eu/wikimedia/Hack…

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This morning, I hosted delegation from the Wikimedia led by Wikimedia Foundation CEO Maryana Iskander at the Ministry of ICT Headquarters. We held insightful discussions on strengthening partnerships to promote open knowledge, digital literacy, and safe online spaces for all. The…

honkabogo's tweet image. This morning, I hosted delegation from the Wikimedia led by Wikimedia Foundation CEO Maryana Iskander at the Ministry of ICT Headquarters.
We held insightful discussions on strengthening partnerships to promote open knowledge, digital literacy, and safe online spaces for all. The…
honkabogo's tweet image. This morning, I hosted delegation from the Wikimedia led by Wikimedia Foundation CEO Maryana Iskander at the Ministry of ICT Headquarters.
We held insightful discussions on strengthening partnerships to promote open knowledge, digital literacy, and safe online spaces for all. The…
honkabogo's tweet image. This morning, I hosted delegation from the Wikimedia led by Wikimedia Foundation CEO Maryana Iskander at the Ministry of ICT Headquarters.
We held insightful discussions on strengthening partnerships to promote open knowledge, digital literacy, and safe online spaces for all. The…
honkabogo's tweet image. This morning, I hosted delegation from the Wikimedia led by Wikimedia Foundation CEO Maryana Iskander at the Ministry of ICT Headquarters.
We held insightful discussions on strengthening partnerships to promote open knowledge, digital literacy, and safe online spaces for all. The…

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Family picture in Nairobi! Any familiar faces? Tag a Wikimedian you can recognise in this photo and share this post to your user group socials. We're thankful to be able to celebrate 20 years of knowledge sharing and global impact together! #Wikimania2025 #WimaniaNairobi

Wikimania's tweet image. Family picture in Nairobi! Any familiar faces? Tag a Wikimedian you can recognise in this photo and share this post to your user group socials. We're thankful to be able to celebrate 20 years of knowledge sharing and global impact together!

#Wikimania2025
#WimaniaNairobi

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As you create your awesome memories at #WikimaniaNairobi, let's make it a welcoming space for everyone! We’re looking forward to seeing the great photos you’ll take, but remember to be respectful of all attendees and follow the Photography Policy. Link:wikimania.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Phot…

Wikimania's tweet image. As you create your awesome memories at #WikimaniaNairobi, let's make it a welcoming space for everyone! We’re looking forward to seeing the great photos you’ll take,  but remember to be respectful of all attendees and follow the Photography Policy.
 Link:wikimania.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Phot…

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South African Wikimedians have touched down in Nairobi for Wikimania 2025, the world’s largest Wikimedia gathering. They are joining contributors from around the globe to celebrate knowledge, collaboration, and community. #Wikimania2025 #WikimediaZA

Wikimedia_ZA's tweet image. South African Wikimedians have touched down in Nairobi for Wikimania 2025, the world’s largest Wikimedia gathering. They are joining contributors from around the globe to celebrate knowledge, collaboration, and community.

#Wikimania2025 #WikimediaZA
Wikimedia_ZA's tweet image. South African Wikimedians have touched down in Nairobi for Wikimania 2025, the world’s largest Wikimedia gathering. They are joining contributors from around the globe to celebrate knowledge, collaboration, and community.

#Wikimania2025 #WikimediaZA
Wikimedia_ZA's tweet image. South African Wikimedians have touched down in Nairobi for Wikimania 2025, the world’s largest Wikimedia gathering. They are joining contributors from around the globe to celebrate knowledge, collaboration, and community.

#Wikimania2025 #WikimediaZA
Wikimedia_ZA's tweet image. South African Wikimedians have touched down in Nairobi for Wikimania 2025, the world’s largest Wikimedia gathering. They are joining contributors from around the globe to celebrate knowledge, collaboration, and community.

#Wikimania2025 #WikimediaZA

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Research track presentations at @wikimania (August 6-9, Nairobi, Kenya - registration for virtual participation: wikimania.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Regi… )

WikiResearch's tweet image. Research track presentations at  @wikimania (August 6-9, Nairobi, Kenya - registration for virtual participation: wikimania.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Regi… )
WikiResearch's tweet image. Research track presentations at  @wikimania (August 6-9, Nairobi, Kenya - registration for virtual participation: wikimania.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Regi… )

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Did you know? Wikimania 2025 will mark the 20th edition of the event and only the third time it's hosted in Africa. It will also be the first time the conference takes place in East Africa. #Wikimania2025 #WikimediaZA

Wikimedia_ZA's tweet image. Did you know?

Wikimania 2025 will mark the 20th edition of the event and only the third time it's hosted in Africa. It will also be the first time the conference takes place in East Africa.

#Wikimania2025 #WikimediaZA

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🤝🏽 Host or join a casual meetup to connect with new people and make the most of #Wikimania2025! Keep the conversations going during lunch each day or after hours on Thursday, August 7th, and Friday, August 8th. Book your room now via the link in bio!

Wikimania's tweet image. 🤝🏽 Host or join a casual meetup to connect with new people and make the most of #Wikimania2025! Keep the conversations going during lunch each day or after hours on Thursday, August 7th, and Friday, August 8th. Book your room now via the link in bio!

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Ceiling Smasher Level: @Wikimedia 👏 Thank you for breaking barriers and providing opportunities for underrepresented talents in tech. #Wikimedia #Outreachy #OpenSource

outreachy's tweet image. Ceiling Smasher Level: @Wikimedia 👏

Thank you for breaking barriers and providing opportunities for underrepresented talents in tech.

#Wikimedia #Outreachy #OpenSource

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💫 The Wikidata and Sister Projects event is about to start! Join us for the opening, the state of Wikidata usage in Wikimedia projects and Wikifunctions before playing some games. For information about how to join see: wikidata.org/wiki/Event:Wik…

wikidata's tweet image. 💫 The Wikidata and Sister Projects event is about to start! Join us for the opening, the state of Wikidata usage in Wikimedia projects and Wikifunctions before playing some games.
For information about how to join see:
wikidata.org/wiki/Event:Wik…

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A new Signpost is out! * Foundation sues over UK government decision that might require identity verification of editors worldwide * CEO search kicks off as Iskander preps to move on * Technology report: New unique but privacy-preserving browser cookie en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia…

wikisignpost's tweet image. A new Signpost is out!
* Foundation sues over UK government decision that might require identity verification of editors worldwide
* CEO search kicks off as Iskander preps to move on
* Technology report: New unique but privacy-preserving browser cookie
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia…

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Over 200 developers met in #Istanbul for the Wikimedia Hackathon (May 2–4). They developed tools & games, fixed bugs, and inspired each other. Congratulations to all who contributed code to #Wikimedia projects. #wmhack

WikimediaTurkey's tweet image. Over 200 developers met in #Istanbul for the Wikimedia Hackathon (May 2–4). They developed tools & games, fixed bugs, and inspired each other. Congratulations to all who contributed code to #Wikimedia projects. #wmhack

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Celebrate Africa Month with us by contributing to African knowledge on Wikipedia. Let’s amplify African voices, histories, and languages. One edit at a time. #AfricaMonth #WikimediaSouthAfrica

Wikimedia_ZA's tweet image. Celebrate Africa Month with us by contributing to African knowledge on Wikipedia.
Let’s amplify African voices, histories, and languages. One edit at a time.
#AfricaMonth #WikimediaSouthAfrica

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Launching #WikidataStories - we’re celebrating what you and our community build with Wikidata: tools, bots, apps, maps, ideas. Be featured. Inspire others. Submit your story by 6 June → w.wiki/E2FX #Wikidata #OpenKnowledge #KnowledgeEquity

wikidata's tweet image. Launching #WikidataStories - we’re celebrating what you and our community build with Wikidata: tools, bots, apps, maps, ideas. Be featured. Inspire others. Submit your story by 6 June → w.wiki/E2FX #Wikidata #OpenKnowledge #KnowledgeEquity

#wmhack - the Wikimedia Hackathon Istanbul closing showcase will be starting in about 30 minutes, join us online! youtube.com/live/rz5r8dCeC…

mediawiki's tweet image. #wmhack - the Wikimedia Hackathon Istanbul closing showcase will be starting in about 30 minutes, join us online! youtube.com/live/rz5r8dCeC…

The Wikimedia Hackathon 2025 - in Istanbul, Turkey - has officially started with our opening ceremony earlier today! More information on our mediawiki page 🇹🇷 mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia…

mediawiki's tweet image. The Wikimedia Hackathon 2025 - in Istanbul, Turkey - has officially started with our opening ceremony earlier today! More information on our mediawiki page 🇹🇷 mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia…

Not too long ago, we were asked when we're going to replace Wikipedia's human-curated knowledge with AI. The answer? We're not. Read more: wikimediafoundation.org/news/2025/04/3…


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Heading to #Wikimania2025? If you’re a user with extended rights — an admin, bureaucrat, checkuser, oversighter, steward, or other role with elevated access — you’re invited to a one-time pre-conference meetup in Nairobi on 5th August. More info in bio!

Wikimania's tweet image. Heading to #Wikimania2025? If you’re a user with extended rights — an admin, bureaucrat, checkuser, oversighter, steward, or other role with elevated access — you’re invited to a one-time pre-conference meetup in Nairobi on 5th August. More info in bio!

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Abstract Wikipedia was selected as a finalist for the MacArthur Foundation's 100&Change competition. diff.wikimedia.org/2025/04/30/abs…


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