The aim of Lexikos is to create a vehicle for national and international discussion of lexicography, and in particular to serve lexicography in Africa with its rich variety of languages;– to stimulate discourse between lexicographers as well as between lexicographers and linguists;– to establish and promote contact with local and foreign lexicographic projects;– to focus general attention on the interdisciplinary nature of lexicography, which also involves fields such as linguistics, general linguistics, lexicology, computer science, management, etc.;– to further and coordinate cooperation in all fields of lexicography; and– to promote the aims of the African Association for Lexicography (AFRILEX).