Wiki In Africa was formally established in November 2016 as a South African-based non-profit to create a legal framework for the WikiAfrica movement that was already being shaped through impactful initiatives that amplify African voices on global knowledge platforms. Projects like Wiki Loves Africa, launched in 2014, and Wiki Loves Women, initiated in 2016, laid the groundwork for what would become Wiki In Africa’s broader commitment to the African Open movement. These early efforts highlighted the need for a structured organisation to support and expand such endeavours, leading to the creation of Wiki In Africa.

Since its inception, Wiki In Africa has continued to develop and support a range of projects designed to foster open knowledge and community engagement across the continent. Initiatives such as the WikiChallenge African Schools (started in 2017), the ISA Tool (launched in 2019), WikiAfrica Hour (begun in 2021), and the Inspiring Open Podcast (introduced in 2022) have furthered Wiki In Africa’s mission to empower African communities to contribute to and shape the global information landscape.

We’re proud to announce the release of our 2024 Activity Report, a comprehensive look back at our activities, achievements, and financials over the past year. This report (which updates the Wikimedia Foundation about our activities in the second year of their multiyear grant), reflects the momentum we’ve built with our partners and communities—and the tangible impact we’re having on Wikimedia’s global movement.

Info Box: WikiAfrica is an international movement across the African continent and beyond that encourages individuals and organisations to create, expand and enhance online content on Wikipedia about Africa. WikiAfrica is not owned by one organisation, and it belongs to all people and organisations contributing to its scope.

2024 Highlights at a Glance

Here are just a few of the milestones we hit in 2024:

  • Almost 135,348 contributions (photographs, videos, edits, new articles) were made ​​to Wikimedia platforms through Wiki In Africa projects.
  • 14,019 images, videos and audio were contributed to Wikimedia Commons as part of  the Wiki Loves Africa competition that visually documents Africa’s diversity and culture. . The theme for 2024 was Africa Creates.
  • 2024 marked 10 years of Wiki Loves Africa! We believe this photography and media competition is the largest in Africa [citation needed].,
  • Wiki Loves Women’s SheSaid received a notable mention as one of the two biggest campaigns impacting the African Movement at WikiIndaba 2024, with 11,029 new or improved articles to Wikiquote made in 19 languages.
  • WikAfrica Hour hosted 45 guest speakers and nine guest hosts in nine community-focused episodes, available on our YouTube channel.
  • For the first time, schools from an English-speaking country, Sierra Leone, took part in the WikiChallenge African Schools  (WikiChallenge Écoles d’Afrique)  contest, adding new trainings, portals and partners, and translations.
  • ISA won the Coolest Tool Eggbeater Award at Wikimania 2024, which led to renewed energy and attention, and ISA was showcased as a GLAM user story.

Wiki In Africa refreshed its branding, further strengthening our uniquely African visual identity and creating cohesion across the project logos. We retained our signature bright colours while imbuing the Wiki In Africa brand and projects with a crisp contemporary feel. 

Transparency and Accountability

Our activity report doesn’t just celebrate outcomes—it also shares the numbers behind the work. With clear breakdowns of how funds were allocated and managed, the report reflects our commitment to transparency and responsible stewardship of donor support.

Explore the Full Report

You can access the full 2024 Activity Report and supporting documents via the links below:

Read Wiki In Africa’s 2023 Annual Report here.

Note: The financial year in South Africa closes at the end of February, which delays publishing the official Annual Report for 2024. Look out for it in the next few months.

Thank You

We extend a special thank you to the Wikimedia Foundation, Orange Foundation, and our board members. However, none of this would be possible without our community of contributors, partners, and supporters. Whether you joined a workshop, led a campaign, or contributed content—thank you for helping shape a more inclusive and representative global knowledge.

We invite you to read the full report and celebrate the work we’ve done together. We look forward to continuing to make a greater impact each year—with the help of our community.