User talk:Alifazal

Hey! Thanks for the commend on Vodacom Tanzania. I just finish another article about Celtel Tanzania. Feel free to improve the articles in anyway. I have a plan/project in this year to write new articles about ICT and Telecom in Tanzania. Feel free to support the project in anyway. You can also see me in my Foundation KwetuBongo Foundation.GoLLoMboje (talk) 20:23, 29 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Alifazal. How come you decided to ask that this article be deleted? It sounds interesting and useful. Can it not be kept, and improved later or, or something? Anyway, I fixed the link and changed the article title, and I think it should be kept. And thank you for creating it. Herostratus 18:44, 27 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Ah, I see, there is already another article about the snake. Well, good try anyway. Herostratus 19:12, 27 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Herostratus! I rechecked the page and it seems you have redirected the page to the already existing page. My error was that i kept a fullstop at the end of the title. alifazal 17:52, 28 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

If you have not yet started to do so, please consider contributing to Swahili Wikipedia. Wasalaam, Oliver

Thanks for the invitation. I'll try if I get time. AliFazal 19:31, 20 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Just to second Oliver's invitation, you'd be very welcome on sw: (time permitting, of course -- I don't really have much myself these days!). — Matt Crypto 20:18, 20 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks a lot Matt, for the invitation. I'll try my best. AliFazal 20:23, 20 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

You have been invited to join the WikiProject Africa, a collaborative effort focused on improving Wikipedia's coverage of Africa. If you'd like to join, just add your name to the member list. Thanks for reading!

Belovedfreak 11:39, 1 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the invitation. AliFazal 18:34, 10 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Salam Alaykum.

Please join us and write your idea in Template talk:Twelvers#Dispute resolution--Sa.vakilian(t-c) 15:26, 25 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Alifazal,

Wikimania 2007, which is being held in Taipei, Taiwan on August 3-5, is offering opportunities for travel scholarships to Wikimania for active users of Wikimedia projects from the continent of Africa. Although the original scholarship deadline has passed, please, if you are interested, you may still apply at Scholarships. Sincerely yours, Cary Bass 21:04, 30 April 2007 (UTC)

Hi Carry Bass, Thanks for your invitation. AliFazal 11:49, 5 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, Please write your idea about Merging Mätam, Azadari of Muharram and Majlis-e-Aza to Commemoration of Husayn ibn Ali(here) and Imambargah to Hussainia (here). Thanks--Sa.vakilian(t-c) 03:14, 11 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Shikamo bwana "alifazal",

thank you very much for the pictures of Shume. I´m very interessted in this place and so everything about this place is very value for me. Asante sana!

Kwa heri na salama!

Michael Koehler

e-mail: rifels@web.de —Preceding unsigned comment added by 77.176.121.72 (talk) 13:14, 15 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, please see Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Lepidoptera#Charaxes khasianus. Thanks! Rocket000 (talk) 22:24, 8 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

That was about an article you created called Kihansi Charaxes and that article was moved and is now deleted. In case you need it to develop a well referenced version please let me know. We did not find the species name or the description paper and in the meantime someone had moved it to a different and incorrect taxon page (as titled above). Shyamal (talk) 05:03, 9 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Hello,

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Thanks for creating Sumbawanga Airport, Alifazal!

Wikipedia editor Binko71100 just reviewed your page, and wrote this note for you:

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Hi, I'm Binko71100. Alifazal, thanks for creating Sumbawanga Airport!

I've just tagged the page, using our page curation tools, as having some issues to fix. Good article, just a little short.

The tags can be removed by you or another editor once the issues they mention are addressed. If you have questions, you can leave a comment on my talk page. Or, for more editing help, talk to the volunteers at the Teahouse. —Preceding undated comment added 03:07, 24 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. Why did you remove Precision Air as a subsidiary from the infobox? The percentage held by KQ decreased according to your recent edits, but the company is still a KQ subsidiary.--Jetstreamer ^Talk 17:42, 30 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. It is not a subsidiary. See this [[1]] "KQ said that it could not comment on the deal since Precision Air is an independent company despite its strategic stake in the listed Tanzanian carrier." It needs to be more than 50% to be a subsidiary. Ali Fazal (talk) 17:45, 30 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

You're right.--Jetstreamer ^Talk 23:51, 30 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The correct terminology is Associate company as shareholding is between 20-50%. Thanks for patrolling. Ali Fazal (talk) 23:57, 30 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi! Do you do photo requests in Tanzania? There are some buildings that I have requested. Also, do you know Swahili? There are some article requests for Swahili that I have Thanks WhisperToMe (talk) 13:32, 11 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there. I am not in Tanzania at the moment. However, I'd like to know the buildings and articles that you are interested in. I can speak basic Kiswahili. Ali Fazal (talk) 13:34, 11 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Okay! In Tanzania, the photo is the Air Tanzania head office in the ATC House Ohio Street Dar es Salaam. The articles I would like are:

• Peel District School Board - Swahili website: http://languages.peelschools.org/Swahili/home/
• Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud - Swahili info: http://www.csdccs.edu.on.ca/publications/depliant-cic-FR_SW.pdf
• Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
• Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority - sw:Mamlaka ya Usafiri wa Anga Tanzania

Thank you,

WhisperToMe (talk) 13:39, 11 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Could you help me with this article please? Mr Hall of England (talk) 10:42, 16 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. I've added the list of Tanzania's presidents. Ali Fazal (talk) 21:19, 16 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, All am Francis Kaswahili, please brother i need your support, the Wikimania 2014 bids/Arusha is for all of us, for the future of our country and generation, whatever you are we need your support _Manawa|Talk^{Education First} — Preceding unsigned comment added by 41.222.57.102 (talk) 13:02, 21 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, please see updated weblinks showing that Ireland no longer has a consulate-general in Cardiff:

• Irish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Ireland closes consulate in Cardiff

Regards, Aquintero (talk) 19:27, 22 April, 2013 (UTC)

Hi. Actually, Amina Mohamed was the Chairman/Chairperson of both the IOM and the WTO's General Council (Chair=Chairman=Chairperson; c.f. [2]). Regards, Middayexpress (talk) 14:49, 24 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

He there. Yes, I do not deny that. I have included those board positions in the infobox under the section "Positions". Thanks for improving this article's contents. Ali Fazal (talk) 14:55, 24 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Her time as Chairperson with those orgs should probably be given their own office parameters since, aside from her time with UNEP as Deputy Executive Director, that is what she is mainly known for internationally. Middayexpress (talk) 15:40, 24 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. I understand these Board positions were not full time. Both the WTO and IOM were led by Directors General. Also, if you see her profile, she was the Permanent Representative of Kenya to th UN from 2000-2006; whilst at the same time she led these two international organisations. Ali Fazal (talk) 16:00, 24 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Do you know enough Swahili to contribute to the Swahili Wikipedia? I have article requests for Swahili. Thank you WhisperToMe (talk) 04:14, 6 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, I've made the changes you've asked to the map. The software I use to change maps is Microsoft Paint. Regards, Aquintero (talk), 15:38, 22 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. Thanks for the prompt response. Ali Fazal (talk) 15:07, 22 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

World Digital Library Wikipedia Partnership - We need you!

Hi Alifazal! I'm the Wikipedian In Residence at the World Digital Library, a project of the Library of Congress and UNESCO. I'm recruiting Wikipedians who are passionate about history & culture to participate in improving Wikipedia using the WDL's vast free online resources. Participants can earn our awesome WDL barnstar and help to disseminate free knowledge from over 100 libraries in 7 different languages. Please sign up to participate here. Thanks for editing Wikipedia and I look forward to working with you! SarahStierch (talk) 17:32, 23 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there. May I ask what do you mean by "standard template format"? I used the official template infobox for officeholders: {{Infobox officeholder}} Please elaborate. Ali Fazal (talk) 16:26, 25 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. I was referring to that same template and its standard format order. She was also sworn in on the 20th, not the 19th (c.f. [3]). Best regards, Middayexpress (talk) 16:30, 25 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Per Yemenia's route map, flights between Sana'a and Dar Es Salaam is nonstop (may stop in Naroibi but the airline doesn't have fifth freedom rights between NBO and DAR). I wasn't able to book that segment at Yemenia's website. 68.119.73.36 (talk) 01:42, 10 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there. Thank you for editing the Dar Airport article. I tried contacting the airline yesterday via its online feedback form but it wouldn't go through. Dar is apparently shown on the route map but isn't listed in the booking.. I agree with you.. You may remove this airline if you decide to.. Ali Fazal (talk) 10:01, 10 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Did you correct all of the unnecessary article moves in Tanzania, as per the consensus at Talk:Rombo#Requested move? Let me know if you need any help with this. --Bejnar (talk) 18:09, 12 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Bejnar. Yes, but not all. I would appreciate your assistance. Ali Fazal (talk) 18:13, 12 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

When are you going to stop posting on my talk page, which you have repeatedly done despite being told not to? AfricaTanz (talk) 01:17, 22 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I think it's you that is edit warring.. might i suggest that you look at the article's talkpage and I would once again recommend that you read the MOS:CAPS guideline properly. Ali Fazal (talk) 13:36, 25 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hey Alifazal

I'm sending you this because you've made quite a few edits to the template namespace in the past couple of months. If I've got this wrong, or if I haven't but you're not interested in my request, don't worry; this is the only notice I'm sending out on the subject :).

So, as you know (or should know - we sent out a centralnotice and several watchlist notices) we're planning to deploy the VisualEditor on Monday, 1 July, as the default editor. For those of us who prefer markup editing, fear not; we'll still be able to use the markup editor, which isn't going anywhere.

What's important here, though, is that the VisualEditor features an interactive template inspector; you click an icon on a template and it shows you the parameters, the contents of those fields, and human-readable parameter names, along with descriptions of what each parameter does. Personally, I find this pretty awesome, and from Monday it's going to be heavily used, since, as said, the VisualEditor will become the default.

The thing that generates the human-readable names and descriptions is a small JSON data structure, loaded through an extension called TemplateData. I'm reaching out to you in the hopes that you'd be willing and able to put some time into adding TemplateData to high-profile templates. It's pretty easy to understand (heck, if I can write it, anyone can) and you can find a guide here, along with a list of prominent templates, although I suspect we can all hazard a guess as to high-profile templates that would benefit from this. Hopefully you're willing to give it a try; the more TemplateData sections get added, the better the interface can be. If you run into any problems, drop a note on the Feedback page.

Thanks, Okeyes (WMF) (talk) 21:16, 28 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I planned myself for some time now to remodel layout of lists of Tanzanian officeholders, but I didn't have enough time for that until today. I hope you like it. Cheers! --Sundostund (talk) 14:44, 9 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. Thanks for editing the list. However, I have the following observations:

• the title of the article refers to Tanzania; and therefore including the President of United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar may not be essentially necessary.
• the start and end term dates for President Nyerere ought to be one i.e. 1964 and 1985; and he didn't actually take office in 1977 as indicated by you as the year was between the two elections of 1975 and 1980
• Repitition of the translated name of the part may as well be unnecessary and would recommend using its acronyms instead.

I thank you once again for updating the list. Ali Fazal (talk) 15:03, 9 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Well, as you may know, Tanzania was officially called the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar between April and November 1964, after the unification with Zanzibar and before officially changing the name to Tanzania. Next, TANU ceased to exist and CCM was formed in 1977. I think we should include the precise date about when that happened. I'd also prefer to use the translated name of the party instead of just acronyms. Please, don't revert it again. Cheers! --Sundostund (talk) 15:16, 9 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, how are you? I added a picture to the article Fatimah, but there is a debate about it. Can you add your comments to the talk-page? Thanks (you can delete this message after you read it)- Zabranos (talk) 02:26, 21 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The article Ruhila Adatia-Sood has been proposed for deletion because of the following concern:

No notability before today. WP:ONEEVENT.

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Thank you very much for a barnstar. Best regards - McOleo (talk) 05:38, 18 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I would like to say, Great Job with the articles relating to Tanzania. --SajjadF (talk) 15:06, 28 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Ali, My photo was just put up for featured photo. Would appreciate your support. Show your support here Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/African Bee Thanks :) --SajjadF (talk) 19:51, 29 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I just created an article of an upcoming African internet entrepreneur called Joseph Chipimo a Zambian, who is notable, but dew to wikipedia rules I would like you to review it and implement on it so it is not delete. article name (Joseph Chipimo) please support my article thanks and God bless you 41.72.102.183 (talk) 10:35, 20 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, I noticed that you recently created a new page, Death and state funeral of Nelson Mandela. First, thank you for your contribution; Wikipedia relies solely on the efforts of volunteers such as you. Unfortunately, the page you created covers a topic on which we already have a page – Nelson Mandela#Death. Because of the duplication, your article has been tagged for speedy deletion. Please note that this is not a comment on you personally and we hope you will continue helping to improve Wikipedia. If the topic of the article you created is one that interests you, then perhaps you would like to help out at Nelson Mandela#Death – you might like to discuss new information at the article's talk page.

If you think the article you created should remain separate, you may contest the nomination by visiting the page and clicking the button labelled "Click here to contest this speedy deletion". This will give you the opportunity to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. However, be aware that once a page is tagged for speedy deletion, it may be removed without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag from the page yourself, but do not hesitate to add information in line with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. If the page is deleted, and you wish to retrieve the deleted material for future reference or improvement, you can place a request here. Additionally if you would like to have someone review articles you create before they go live so they are not nominated for deletion shortly after you post them, allow me to suggest the article creation process and using our search feature to find related information we already have in the encyclopedia. Try not to be discouraged. Wikipedia looks forward to your future contributions. Roger (Dodger67) (talk) 01:07, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Ali Fazal. I have uploaded File:Mandela Funeral Programme.jpg with a free government licence to Wikimedia Commons as there is a good chance the image will be deleted otherwise. HelenOnline 09:20, 15 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

FYI I removed the Now Commons tag in case the Commons one gets deleted first for some reason (you never know). HelenOnline 09:35, 15 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Helen for adding the appropriate license. Ali Fazal (talk) 14:53, 15 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

No problem. I had to create the license template for it (there was one on Commons, but not here for some reason). HelenOnline 14:56, 15 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

On 12 January 2014, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Death and state funeral of Nelson Mandela, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the sign language interpreter for the state memorial service of Nelson Mandela made meaningless hand gestures that did not reflect established signs? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

 — Crisco 1492 (talk) 02:11, 12 January 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, as I have already nominated one of your redirects for discussion, I wont list this one at the same time. Would you explain the term 'Eton of Tanzania'? Is that what they are called in reliable sources? A google search for google:"Eton of Tanzania" doesnt provide any useful results. John Vandenberg ^(chat) 06:34, 15 January 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Alifazal. Outside of parts of the Somaliland region, the Hargeisa monument is controversial, as it portrays in heroic terms rebels and the Somali authorities as villains. It's therefore not a neutral image for the page. Regards, Middayexpress (talk) 18:17, 8 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I wanted to let you know that I restored the destinations table to the format it had prior to your edits, as it was in one of the layouts that was approved by consensus. It took me some time to put the table in this new format, so please familiarise yourself with it. Needless to say, the table can be expanded, but sources should be provided for each new entry. Please also note the following:

1. This edit removed a line that was in agreement with WP:ASOF
2. this other one removed a valid reference from the lead; the full name of the carrier was stated nowhere else in the article
3. this added unsourced content.

You may want to take a look at WP:BURDEN regarding the last two items last item. I've marked all the unsourced claims present in the article. Finally, you did not use an edit summary for each of your edits; please do so in the future. You may reply here, I'll be watching. Thanks.--Jetstreamer ^Talk 14:11, 3 March 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you Jetstreamer. I have added the reference. Request you to review this article: Jambojet. Ali Fazal (talk) 22:05, 3 March 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I'll take a look at it ASAP.--Jetstreamer ^Talk 22:44, 3 March 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Regarding Jambojet, the content included in the ″History″ section should fit better in the ″Destinations″ one, IMHO. Furthermore, the table should be put in one of the formats I linked to above. I will not modify this article, though, I'll just do some archiving of references if you don't mind.--Jetstreamer ^Talk 00:06, 4 March 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Alifazal,

Am Enock from Ghana, I was doing some random wiki stuffs today and came across your user page. Am glad to see Africans contribute Wikimedia Foundation projects. Am glad coming across your user page too and will like to let you know about Wiki Indaba. Wiki Indaba is a proposed 3 day conference to be held in Johannesburg (South Africa). It will be a gathering of African Wikimedians and other open knowledge volunteers who are aligned to....... Hope to hear from you. Regards. →Enock4seth ^(talk) 16:09, 31 March 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I have reversed your edit to the Newark by-election, 2014 article because it is not standard practice to have any candidates or indeed photos in the infobox of an ongoing by-election article. There have been 17 By-elections for this Parliament and for every single one of them candidates were not added to the infobox until the results had been announced. I see no reason for this practice to change. Thank you for your edit, I am sure the photograph will come in useful once the by-by-election results are in. Owl In The House (talk) 17:14, 30 April 2014 (UTC)[reply]

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ThaddeusB (talk) 03:49, 2 June 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. Thanks for warning me on the 3RR; but you too edited the article more than thrice. Request you to please comment on the dispute resolution. Ali Fazal (talk) 16:53, 19 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. I actually reverted your reverts thrice (my other edits weren't reverts). I shall respond shortly. Regards, Middayexpress (talk) 16:56, 19 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Sir,

I am very disappointed, you edited/deleted my wiki improvements to Dr.John Pombe Joseph Magufuli. I appeal to you re-upload CV for Dr.John Pombe Joseph Magufuli I personally improved using this account .

Many thanks !

OasiO — Preceding unsigned comment added by OasiO (talk • contribs) 07:11, 25 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Alifazal. Per the recommendation at DR, I have opened a new discussion here on the Hargeisa plane monument. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Best regards, Middayexpress (talk) 13:09, 25 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

hargeisa monument is for the people killed by the somalia airforce led by the dictator Siad Barre you can not say siad barre regime should not be portrayed as "villains" actually he was a monster. Theyuusuf143 (talk) 21:33, 2 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you 75.34.100.93 for writing on my talkpage. I see that you have access to a wide range of IP addresses. Might I ask you to either confirm or deny that you are affiliated with User:AfricaTanz who was blocked indefinitely last year. If you are indeed the same person; it will be ironic given the fact that I was barred from that user's talkpage. The onus is on you to dispel my allegation by denying it. Ali Fazal (talk) 16:48, 1 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Hi! I notified the IP editor that he needed to consult the guideline page. I hadn't seen your e-mail as I don't frequently check the account. It's better to contact me on my talk page.

In the meantime, do you do article requests in Swahili for aviation-related articles? Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961 and Mohamed Amin (who died on ET961) do not yet have articles in Swahili.

Thanks, WhisperToMe (talk) 07:08, 30 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I found Amin has a Swahili article now! But it could be expanded a bit... WhisperToMe (talk) 01:49, 1 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Surely you are aware, WTM, that a project guideline cannot overrule a pillar policy of WP. 75.34.100.69 (talk) 07:46, 30 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I work with airline destinations and the actual practice is to not add citations to every single destination which is why I decided things in the way I did. I will bring it up on the WikiProject discussion page but you can make it a Wikipedia:Requests for comment if you don't agree with what the project decides. WhisperToMe (talk) 08:10, 30 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Unfortunately, you have it backwards. If the project wants an exception to the WP sourcing pillar, then it must ask the community for it. The project members cannot make that decision by themselves. Projects do not ever make policy. 75.34.100.69 (talk) 08:21, 30 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

If you want you can go ahead and file a Wikipedia:Requests for comment on this issue. I can help you with it. You can also use Wikipedia:Village_pump_(policy). WhisperToMe (talk) 08:53, 30 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Using email to recruit other Wikipedia editors to help you with edit warring and avoiding Wikipedia policy..... 75.34.100.69 (talk) 07:43, 30 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Your own edit warring from latest to earliest on the Julius Nyerere International Airport article to avoid the Wikipedia sourcing policy: (1), (2), (3), (4). 75.34.100.69 (talk) 08:13, 30 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

In any case it will be resolved here: Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Aviation#Tagging_lists_of_airline_destinations_with_.22refimprove.22 WhisperToMe (talk) 08:15, 30 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Alifazal. I am just letting you know that I declined the speedy deletion of SatCom Networks Africa Limited, a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: Not unambiguous advertising (can be cleaned without a fundamental rewrite). Thank you. — Malik Shabazz ^Talk/_Stalk 21:20, 6 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. This message is being sent to inform you that there is currently a discussion involving you at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Edit warring regarding a possible violation of Wikipedia's policy on edit warring. Thank you. 172.56.7.175 (talk) 04:54, 7 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Ali. Where did you get the 90 days from? Looking at the constitution, article 104 states: "a presidential election shall be held within sixty days after the occurrence of the vacancy." Cheers, Number 57 13:01, 29 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Hi #57. From this article. It states that the VP will act as President for a max. of 90 days. Ali Fazal (talk) 13:06, 29 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Ah yes, I found another version of the constitution on the Parliament website, which isn't the same as the other one - it seems the first version that pops up on a Google search is actually a proposed one. Cheers, Number 57 13:08, 29 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

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	Haven't seen you before. Nice "meeting" you. I dream of horses If you reply here, please leave me a {{Talkback}} message on my talk page. @ 00:38, 12 November 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I saw your attempt to contact him at 72.177.27.15. I think he/she has moved on to IP address 75.44.28.168 for a while. His editing at Kilimanjaro is getting really under my skin, each time instantly and without explanation reverting my additions to a section I wrote years ago and then returning it over a dozen edits in a lesser fashion, with omissions and misinterpretations. I'll just stay away from it for a while. Afasmit (talk) 11:43, 17 November 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Afasmit. Apologies for my delayed response. You may request the article be protected. FYI: Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/AfricaTanz/Archive. I understand your predicament - it does get annoying. The user seems to have access to a plethora of IP ranges. Initiating discussions with "it" is futile - from my personal experience. Ali Fazal (talk) 16:57, 27 November 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2015 !!!

Hello Alifazal, May you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you a heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New year 2015. Happy editing, Jetstreamer Talk 20:14, 18 December 2014 (UTC)[reply] Spread the love by adding {{subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to user talk pages with a friendly message.

Hello Alifazal, Thank you with your help on the article: Harriet Mayanja-Kizza. I may call on you in future, when I get in trouble again. There are so many troublemakers out there. Cheers! Fsmatovu (talk) 17:19, 28 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

• Hi @Fsmatovu:. You are welcome. Do not let the blockee AfricaTanz deter you from making your valuable contribution to this project. The user has a penchant of hounding edits of marked editors and seems to attain some sort of pleasure by doing this - it's strange, I know. I guess the blockee is most probably a loner or a pensioner who has time to undo other users' edits. Thank you for your edits related to Tanzania and Africa in general. Have a good day! Ali Fazal (talk) 18:13, 29 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Salaam Alifazal, nimefurahi sana kukuona tena kwetu sw-wikipedia. Karibu! Ilhali labda huangalii sana ukuawa wako huko naandika hapa. Samahani nikirudia swali nililowahi kuulza: Je uko Marekani au Afrika ya Mashariki? Maana tunapanga mkutano huko Morogoro... Menginevyo nafurahi na kushukuru kwa kila mchano kutoka kwako!! Kipala (talk) 10:22, 29 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Asante Ndugu @Kipala: kwa kuandika ujumbe wako hapa. Si kila siku huwa nikichangia pale kwenu; lakini huwa najaribu pale napoweza na muda ikiruhusu. Asante pia kwa kunijulisha kuhusu mkutano wenu utakaofanyika Morogoro. Sitaweza kuhudhuria lakini nawatakia mkutano mema yenye fanaka tele. Nitajaribu kufuatilia adhimio yenu kutoka mkutano huu. Nakutakia kila la heri na asante kwa michango yako! Ali Fazal (talk) 12:39, 29 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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On 10 February 2015, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, which you recently nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page.

--Spencer^T♦C 09:23, 10 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I just completed my high school and I don't think I'm going to complete my education due to my parents financial issues from the debts my sisters owe.

I want to please apply to get a scholarship from Wikipedia to join my two siblings in the United States to Study Software Engineering.

Please, I really need your help because I want to continue schooling and be a great man in future. I don't want my knowledge in computer and my life to waste.

Thanks, Ikenna Valery Chas.

— Preceding unsigned comment added by 41.206.11.190 (talk) 14:17, 30 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Whats up with you some random guy from Tanzania fucking up a Nigerian Vice Presidents Wikipedia page? Respect yourself!

Left a response at the user's talkpage. Ali Fazal (talk) 16:22, 4 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Alifazal, I forgot to fix the color on the 2015 Nigerian general election when I made the changes. I will fix that back as soon as I undo the edits back to the colors blue and red. Hope you understand. Thanks Stanleytux (talk) 12:02, 12 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Stanleytux:, please do note that the map uses the current colour ie PDP (green) and APC (red). I don't have a problem as long as it doesn't disrupt the Nigerian general election, 2015 article and cause confusion to the readers. Ali Fazal (talk) 12:10, 12 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Alifazal, Maps are optional. Text already covers it all. Stanleytux (talk) 12:15, 12 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Stanleytux: I disagree. It may be optional, but there is a provision for it to be used in the infobox and it has been used. It makes the article more descriptive. You do NOT have the right to remove it in order for you to use the colors of your choice. Ali Fazal (talk) 12:21, 12 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Alifazal,

Please don't delete this addition; it was obtained from INEC's twitter feed here: www.twitter.com/inecnigeria

Twitter is pretty much how many Nigerian institutions disseminate information to the public; the information is no less authoritative because it is not posted on a static page. Feel free to verify the results if you wish by visiting the feed.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohonk_Mountain_House#Gallery 166.170.28.182 (talk) 16:40, 26 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hey Ali. Good work on adding the results to the Sudanese article. The full National Assembly results are also available in the same source as the Presidential results (see second last page of the pdf document for the seat totals), but it's all in Arabic... Number 57 16:14, 28 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

On 29 April 2015, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Sudanese general election, 2015, which you recently nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page.

--Spencer^T♦C 16:45, 29 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Please comment Talk:2015 Burundian protests#Propose moving to "unrest" following military divisions and fighting -- Aronzak (talk) 08:02, 14 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hey,

I have noticed alot of your edits throughout the wiki related to Tanzania. I am currently working on the Tanzania Posts Corporation page and I would be grateful if you could add your two cents if you have time. The current page kinda sucks and if you are interested you are more than welcome to make edits.

User:Sputink/sandbox/Tanzania Postal Corporation

You seem very experienced and it would be great to get your input before I put it on the actual page.

Sputink (talk) 22:06, 12 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

There have been changes to the Zambian cabinet. The appointment of the new Attorney General, Likando Kalaluka, was ratified on 24th March, 2015. Richwell Siamunene from the opposition UPND was appointed as Defense Minister on 11th August, 2015 http://www.news24.com/Africa/News/Zambian-opposition-gets-key-defence-ministry-20150812 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jsikombe (talk • contribs) 13:08, 13 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I notice you're on Wikipedia:List of administrator hopefuls. Wikipedia would benefit from more admins. If you have been editing for more than 12 months (preferably 24+ months), and have been editing fairly consistently for the past 6 months (preferably 12+ months) with at least 100 edits a month (this tool will help) - or an explanation for any gaps, and haven't been blocked in the past three years - or a good explanation for a recent block, don't have a recent history of edit warring or arguing with other editors, feel you can explain why you wish to be an admin, can demonstrate some understanding of Wikipedia's procedures and processes, or know where to go for guidance, and are confident enough to go through a RfA, please get in touch with me. We can talk about it some more, and if all looks OK, I'll nominate you. SilkTork ^{✔Tea time} 01:55, 31 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. I notice you haven't responded. No worries. I'll mark you down on my list as not interested at the moment, but if you do change your mind, please do get in touch so we can talk some more about if you are likely to meet the criteria to become an admin, or what else you need to be doing to improve your chances. Regards SilkTork ^{✔Tea time} 15:57, 8 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I understand that you are from TZ.Could you upload images of Victoria Kimani and Wangechi.Please.I am not so good at that area.Thank you. Nyanchoka : talk 2 me 09:05, 7 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A file that you uploaded or altered, File:Fishovary.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Files for deletion. Please see the discussion to see why it has been listed (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry). Feel free to add your opinion on the matter below the nomination. Thank you. Kelly ^hi! 12:09, 15 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A file that you uploaded or altered, File:Fishovary2.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Files for deletion. Please see the discussion to see why it has been listed (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry). Feel free to add your opinion on the matter below the nomination. Thank you. Kelly ^hi! 12:09, 15 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Whatever happened to Tanzanian constitutional referendum, 2015. Was it held alongside the elections, or just cancelled? Number 57 18:59, 25 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Hey there. Do you think it's possible that AfricaTanz has returned in the person of AHC300? There seems to be a lot of overlap in LGBT-related articles, and somewhat less in Africa- and Texas-related ones. —Psychonaut (talk) 17:09, 28 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Wikicology -- Wikicology (talk) 09:01, 7 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

You need to timely address the concerns raised on the reviewing page. The GA nomination may be closed as fail, if the concerns are not addressed. Wikic¤l¤gy^{t@lk to M£} 06:40, 14 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

The article Inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Wikicology -- Wikicology (talk) 21:21, 18 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, I know you are an Avid Tanzanian Wikipedia editor. So I have been struggling to get a Tanzanian Police Page going. I think the police folks had a website and they took it down. But just to let you know, this is a good important future project. For ideas you can see Kenya Police and Law enforcement in Kenya. Sputink (talk) 02:38, 22 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

You should establish a thread on Skyscraper City Sputink, where you can request images to be donated. 173.230.174.203 (talk) 14:57, 27 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

The article Inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari you nominated as a good article has failed ; see Talk:Inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari for reasons why the nomination failed. If or when these points have been taken care of, you may apply for a new nomination of the article. Wikic¤l¤gy^{t@lk to M£} 12:04, 29 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Hello Allifaza, and happy Wikipedia @ 15. This is to notify you of Wiki Loves Nigeria Writing Contest organized by the Wikimedia User Group Nigeria to commiserate the 15th anniversary of Wikipedia. The contest will start on 28 January 2016 and end on 29 February 2016. Please help to suggest articles on notable Nigeria-related topic here and if you like to be part of the jury, add your name here. Thanks for your participation. Warm regards Wikic¤l¤gy^{t@lk to M£} 08:29, 23 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Amir H. Jamal you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Will211 -- Will211 (talk) 00:41, 27 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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Note that any non-free images not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described in the criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. --B-bot (talk) 04:14, 3 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

On 17 February 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Amani Nature Reserve, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Amani Nature Reserve in Tanzania is home to the elusive long-billed forest warbler and the unwanted umbrella tree? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Amani Nature Reserve. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 17 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

The article Amir H. Jamal you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Amir H. Jamal for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Will211 -- Will211 (talk) 05:21, 24 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Tanzanian general election, 2015 you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Winner 42 -- Winner 42 (talk) 23:41, 2 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

The article Amir H. Jamal you nominated as a good article has failed ; see Talk:Amir H. Jamal for reasons why the nomination failed. If or when these points have been taken care of, you may apply for a new nomination of the article. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Will211 -- Will211 (talk) 21:02, 5 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

An editor has asked for a discussion to address the redirect Professor of Politics. Since you had some involvement with the Professor of Politics redirect, you might want to participate in the redirect discussion if you have not already done so. DES ^(talk) 17:21, 7 April 2016 (UTC)[reply