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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 25/09/2026

We need to move from isolated projects and fragmented support towards strategic, sustainable funding for Diamond OA. Join our Diamond OA Policy Fora (Sept–Nov 2026) Africa, Europe & Latin America to discuss further: almasiproject.org/the-diamond-... #DOAPolicyForum

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 21/09/2026

AJOL at #OASPA2026! Our Executive Director, Susan Murray, is in Zagreb 🇭🇷 for the OASPA 2026 Conference (21–23 Sept.). It is also her last conference as an OASPA Board member. AJOL looks forward to contributing to conversations on Open Access. 🔗 www.oaspa.org/events/oaspa... #OASPA2026

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 11/09/2026

📚 Investing in Diamond OA is about more than open access — it’s about who controls research publishing. 🌍 Join our DOA Policy Fora (Sept–Nov 2026), bringing together voices from Africa, Europe & Latin America to explore sustainable funding. 🔗 almasiproject.org/the-diamond-... #DOAPolicyForum

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 08/09/2026

How can Africa build sustainable funding for Diamond OA? Join the Regional Diamond OA Policy Forum – Africa to explore funding approaches from research funders and universities. 🗓️ 17 Sept | 13:00–15:00 GMT 👉 Register: bit.ly/DOAPolicyFor... 💬 English & French #DiamondOA #OpenAccess #Africa

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 03/09/2026

Are we funding the publishing system we actually want? From Sept–Nov 2026, the Diamond OA Policy Fora will explore sustainable funding approaches for community-led Open Access across Africa, Europe & Latin America. → almasiproject.org/the-diamond-... #DiamondOA #OpenAccess #ScholarlyPublishing

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 18/08/2026

A groundbreaking African study. A vital local insight. A solution that could change lives. But what happens when nobody can find it? AJOL makes African scholarship visible, discoverable and accessible. Read Blog: africanstudieslibrary.org/en/toolbox/a... #AJOL #AfricanScholarship #OpenAccess

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 31/07/2026

📅 Save the date! The #DiamondOA returns with regional and cross-regional discussions on sustainable policy and funding for Diamond OA. 🌍 Africa: 17 Sept 🌎 Latin America: 25 Sept 🌍 Europe: 5 Oct 🌐 Cross-Regional: 5 Nov Registration and speaker details coming soon. #OpenAccess #OpenScience

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 17/07/2026

📢 Join EIFL's webinar on boosting the visibility and impact of Diamond OA journals. Learn practical communication and marketing tips from the Clean Air Journal and the East African Journal of Neurological Sciences. 📅 23 July | 🕘 09:00 UTC 🔗 bit.ly/4vzJeto #DiamondOA #OpenAccess #AJOL #EIFL

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 10/07/2026

Want your journal to reach a wider global audience? Learn how @doaj.bsky.social helps improve discoverability, credibility and visibility for scholarly journals. 🎥 Watch AJOL webinar featuring Ina Smith, DOAJ Ambassador for Southern Africa. ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuG-... #DOAJ #OpenAccess

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 29/06/2026

📰New on the AJOL Blog: The East African Journal of Neurological Sciences is creating space for African-led research on neurological conditions. 📖Read more: www.ajol.info/index.php/aj... #OpenAccess #AfricanResearch #Neuroscience

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 24/06/2026

🎥 Missed the AJOL 2026 Webinar Series? Watch now ▶️ Predatory Publishing: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-mf... ▶️ Debunking the Impact Factor & University Rankings: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aWY... Credible African research deserves visibility and integrity. #AJOL #AfricanResearch #ResearchIntegrity

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 16/06/2026

On #DayOfTheAfricanChild, we honour the courage of the 1976 Soweto students who stood against injustice. Their legacy reminds us that every African child deserves quality education, dignity, and equal opportunities to thrive. #DAC2026 #ChildRights

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 12/06/2026

The good stuff has landed. AJOL’s latest newsletter is out, with fresh updates and stories from Africa’s research and knowledge community. Read it here: bit.ly/AJOLNews1 Want the next one in your inbox first? Sign up: bit.ly/AJOLNSignUp Happy reading!

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 08/06/2026

How can DOAJ help your journal grow its visibility and impact? Join AJOL and DOAJ for an insightful webinar with Ina Smith. 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/AJOLDOAJWebi... #DOAJ #AJOL #OpenAccess #AcademicPublishing @doaj.bsky.social

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 25/05/2026

Happy Africa Day! Today, AJOL celebrates Africa’s voices, knowledge, and stories, shared by Africa, for the world. We honour the researchers, journals, editors, and knowledge communities strengthening African scholarship every day. #AfricaDay #AfricanScholarship #OpenAccess

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 20/05/2026

Happening today! Our Executive Director Susan Murray will speak at Knowledge Equity Open Scholarship Week 2026 in Session 3: How can we create a more equitable publishing ecology? Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00-12:00 SAST / CEST Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #KnowledgeEquity #OpenAccess

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 15/05/2026

Debunking the Impact Factor & University Rankings What do impact factors and university rankings really tell us about research quality, visibility, and academic value? Join us on 20 May 2026 at 3:00 PM SAST for this crucial discussion. Register: bit.ly/DIFURWebinar Speaker bio: bit.ly/ProfSMBio

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 07/05/2026

African knowledge systems grow stronger through collaboration. At #SCECSAL2026, Dr Dudziro Nhengu joined a Day 2 panel on sustainable library and information services, highlighting our role in strengthening African journals, advancing open access & increasing visibility of African research.

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 18/04/2026

Predatory publishing can damage trust in research and mislead authors. Join AJOL for a webinar on Predatory Publishing: How to Recognise, Avoid, and Respond to Unethical Publishing Practices with Andy Nobes. 📅 23 April 2026 🕒 3:00 PM SAST 🔗 bit.ly/PredPubWebinar #Webinar #PredatoryPublishing

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 15/04/2026

AJOL contributed to #WACREN2026 Diamond Open Access Day in Banjul, presenting on our role in strengthening the quality, visibility & growth of African Diamond OA journals. A strong link to the wider conference focus on open collaboration, shared infrastructure & Africa’s digital sovereignty.

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 17/03/2026

🌍 The 2nd Cross-Regional Diamond OA Policy Forum is here! Join policymakers, funders & OA experts to discuss equitable, community-led scholarly publishing. 📅 30 March 2026 | 16:00–17:30 CET 👉 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! AJOL celebrates women shaping African scholarship. We are proud to support Open Diamond Access — equitable, community-led, and free for readers and authors — helping amplify African women’s knowledge. #InternationalWomensDay #DiamondOpenAccess #AJOL

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 04/03/2026

📢 Forum Accès Libre Diamond – Afrique (FR) 🗓️ 5 mars | ⏰ 13h30–15h00 (GMT) Édition scientifique communautaire, sans frais, plus équitable. 🔗 bit.ly/DOAFrSession #AfricaDOA #OpenAccess #DiamondOpenAccess

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 02/03/2026

Don't MISS! DOA Policy Forum – Africa (EN) Speakers: Iryna Kuchma, Susan Murray, Lighton Phiri, Milica Ševkušić, Susan Veldsman. 3 Mar 2026 | 14:00–15:30 CAT bit.ly/DOAPolicyForumEN #AfricaDOA #OpenAccess #DiamondOpenAccess

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 20/02/2026

📢Diamond Open Access Policy Forum - Africa (EN) 🗣️3 March | 14:00 - 15:30 CAT 💻Zoom: bit.ly/DOAPolicyForumEN (or scan QR) 📚Policy & evidence for stronger Diamond OA in Africa. #AfricanDOA #OpenAccess #DiamondOpenAccess

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 19/02/2026

📢Diamond Open Access (OA) Policy Forums - Africa 🗣️Discuss new findings on non-profit publishing ecosystems, the Diamond OA landscape (Africa/Europe/LatAm). 🗓️ ENG 3 Mar (CAT) | FR 5 Mar (GMT) | PT 11 Mar (GMT) 🔗Register: bit.ly/DOAPolicyForums #AfricanDOA #OpenAccess #DiamondOpenAccess

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 02/02/2026

📢 AJOL is in Bengaluru for the 3rd Global Summit on Diamond Open Access (2–5 Feb 2026). 👤 Kylie van Zyl is representing us on the ground. 🌍 Amplifying Africa’s voice in #OpenScience + equitable, community-led publishing. 🌐 www.diamondoasummit.org 🏷️ #DiamondOA #OpenAccess

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 28/01/2026

✅ Advocacy Materials for Diamond OA 📣 Practical tools to support engagement with key stakeholders over the next two years, and useful to anyone working to grow Diamond OA adoption, supportive policy, and sustainable funding.

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 28/01/2026

✅ Landscape Report: Diamond OA Publishing (45 countries) 🗺️ Describes the conditions and policy environments shaping community-owned, no-fee scholarly publishing across Africa, Europe, and Latin America. 🌐 zenodo.org/records/1822...

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 28/01/2026

✅ Scoping Report: Non-for-profit Publishing Ecosystems 🧭 Establishes shared terminology for ALMASI’s Diamond OA work and maps current knowledge across the three regions. 🌐 zenodo.org/records/1825...

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 28/01/2026

📢📚 @almasiproject.bsky.social has released new resources to strengthen #DiamondOA across Africa, Europe, and Latin America!

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 19/12/2025

🤎 As the year winds down, we’re celebrating the people and progress that keep African research visible, trusted & widely used. 📬 Our year-end newsletter shares key milestones, wins, and what’s next for AJOL in 2026. 📌 Scan the QR on the card or read here: bit.ly/4ajR2IN #AJOL #AfricanResearch #OA

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 18/12/2025

🎉 Big news for #OpenAccess in Africa! @eifl.bsky.social , AJOL & @wacren.bsky.social have awarded 16 new grants to strengthen the quality and sustainability of no-fee #OA journals and platforms across the continent. 📚🌍: www.eifl.net/news/16-more... #DiamondOA #NoFeeOA #ScholarlyPublishing #AJOL

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 03/12/2025

🧭 Reminder: AJOL Webinar - Predatory Journals: Spot Red Flags, Take Action 📅 4 Dec 2025 | 🕒 15:00 SAST 👤 Andy Nobes (INASP) ✅ Register: bit.ly/4p4ldIw 📩 Meet link emailed tomorrow morning to registrants. #ScholarlyPublishing #ResearchIntegrity #OpenScience #AcademicPublishing #AJOL

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 27/11/2025

🧭AJOL Webinar | Predatory Journals: Spot Red Flags, Take Action 🗓️ 4 Dec 2025 | 🕒 15:00 SAST 🎙️ Andy Nobes (@inasp.bsky.social) Register: bit.ly/4p4ldIw Meet link emailed to registrants on the morning of the event. #OpenScience #ResearchIntegrity #AcademicPublishing

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 12/11/2025

[Knowledge made in Africa, shared with the world] Today, on Africa University Day, we celebrate the universities powering Africa’s research and innovation.

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 04/11/2025

📚 Première conférence francophone OpenAlex ! Journée francophone OpenAlex : sensibiliser recherche/ESR, présenter initiatives & cas d’usage, fédérer une communauté institutionnelle. 👉🏾 openalex25.sciencesconf.org?lang=fr #OpenAlex #ScienceOuverte #EnseignementSupérieur #Francophone #OpenScience

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 30/10/2025

Registration is OPEN for PKP + SFU Open Publishing courses (Jan & May 2026). 📚 PUB604 • PUB611 • PUB603 🎓 OER materials | 💸 limited discounts (commpkp@sfu.ca) 🗓️ Webinar today 30 Oct, 9–10 AM PDT (6–7 PM SAST). 🔗 Register: pkp.sfu.ca/2025/10/01/r... #OpenPublishing #OER #ScholarlyComms

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 28/10/2025

⏰ Last call to register! In 90 minutes you will get: • A global snapshot of nonprofit publishing across 3 regions • A policymaker panel on what’s working for #policy and #funding • An open discussion to set regional + international priorities

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 15/10/2025

📢 AJOL update: Our Ops Director, Ivy Mutambanengwe, will represent AJOL at the 4th UN Open Science & Open Scholarship Conference in Tokyo (16–18 Oct 2025) at United Nations University. Let’s connect and amplify Africa’s voice in #OpenScience 🤝🏾 🌐 www.un.org/en/library/O... #AJOL #OpenScholarship

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 13/10/2025

💎 The Diamond OA Policy Forum kicks off 29 Oct, 15:00–16:30 UTC. Regional snapshot, policy/funding wins, and priorities discussion. 👉🏾 Zoom reg.: bit.ly/ALMASIForum #DiamondOA #OpenAccess #AJOL @doabooks.bsky.social @doaj.bsky.social @oaspa.bsky.social @almasiproject.bsky.social

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AJOL (African Journals Online) @ajol.info · 23/09/2025

AJOL Operations Director, Ivy Mutambanengwe, at #OASPA2025

A photograph of Ivy Mutambanengwe, African Journals Online's Operations Director, next to our banner at the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association conference in September 2025.

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