August 2013 - AFRI-Discuss - lists.icann.org

New ALS Application received
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 27, 2013

Nov. 27, 2013

Dear All, This is to inform you that we received an ALS application from Internet Society Nigeria Chapter. It is based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria and would be a member of AFRALO if accepted. Please find the application form attached. Staff are preparing the Due Diligence. -- -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC Email: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: At-Large AC/SO Leadership Meeting Questions Workspace
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 16, 2013

Oct. 16, 2013

Dear All, The At-Large AC/SO Leadership Meeting Questions Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/pjB-Ag> has been created. Please note that this workspace will be used to gather the At-Large's questions for the AC/SO Leadership Meeting during the Durban Meeting. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 21 June 2013 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: At-Large Durban ICANN Board Questions Workspace
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 16, 2013

Oct. 16, 2013

Dear All, The At-Large Durban ICANN Board Questions Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Durban+ICANN+Board+Que…> has been created. Please note that this workspace will be used to gather the At-Large's questions for the Board during the Durban Meeting. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 21 June 2013 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: At-Large Durban Communications Department Questions Workspace
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 16, 2013

Oct. 16, 2013

Dear All, The At-Large Durban Communications Department Questions Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Durban+Communications+…> has been created. Please note that this workspace will be used to gather the At-Large's questions for the Communications Department Questions during the Durban Meeting. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 21 June 2013 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: At-Large Durban GAC Questions Workspace
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 16, 2013

Oct. 16, 2013

Dear All, The At-Large Durban GAC Questions Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/YgV-Ag> has been created. Please note that this workspace will be used to gather the At-Large's questions for the GAC during the Durban Meeting. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 21 June 2013 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: At-Large Durban Topics for the Public Forum Workspace
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 16, 2013

Oct. 16, 2013

Dear All, The At-Large Durban Topics for the Public Forum Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Durban+Topics+for+the+…> has been created. Please note that this workspace will be used to gather the At-Large's questions for the Topics for the Public Forum during the Durban Meeting. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 21 June 2013 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: At-Large Durban Global Stakeholder Engagement Questions Workspace
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 16, 2013

Oct. 16, 2013

Dear All, The At-Large Durban Global Stakeholder Engagement Questions Workspace<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Durban+Global+Stakehol…> has been created. Please note that this workspace will be used to gather the At-Large's questions for the Global Stakeholder Engagement Questions during the Durban Meeting. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 21 June 2013 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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Re: [AFRI-Discuss] AFRI-Discuss Digest, Vol 82, Issue 9
by Philip Fomba JOHNSON Sept. 3, 2013

Sept. 3, 2013

Thanks for the invitation. I will attend. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 12:00 PM, < afri-discuss-request(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> wrote: > Send AFRI-Discuss mailing list submissions to > afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/afri-discuss > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > afri-discuss-request(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > afri-discuss-owner(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of AFRI-Discuss digest..." > > > Posting guidelines to ensure machine translations of emails sent to this > list are more accurate: > http://www.funredes.org/mistica/english/emec/method_emec/presentation.html#… > - - - - - > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Meeting Invitation/ AFRALO September Teleconference / 04 > September 2013 at 1830 UTC (ICANN At-Large Staff) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 04:37:20 -0700 > From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> > To: AFRALO M <afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, > "afralo-dakar-events-participants(a)icann.org" > <afralo-dakar-events-participants(a)icann.org> > Cc: Sabrina Mosquera <sabrina.mosquera(a)hotmail.com>, Kim Carlson > <kcarlson(a)adigo.com> > Subject: [AFRI-Discuss] Meeting Invitation/ AFRALO September > Teleconference / 04 September 2013 at 1830 UTC > Message-ID: <CE43AD8F.2E744%staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1254" > > ** Version Francaise ? la suite de la version Anglaise ** > > Dear All, > > The next AFRALO Monthly call is scheduled on Wednesday, 04 September 2013 > at 18:30 UTC. > > The draft agenda (TO BE UPDATED) and call details are available at: > https://community.icann.org/x/ZFl-Ag > > > Adobe Connect: > http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo > > Please remember that it is now possible to connect your audio via the AC > room, without using your telephone. If you would like a reminder of how to > connect please let staff know. > > Please CONFIRM your participation AND dial-out ? if required to > staff(a)atlarge.icann.org.<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org.*> > > If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your > absence and we will note this information on the agenda. > > Thank You. > > Regards, > > ---------- > > Cher Membres de l'AFRALO, > > La prochaine t?l?conf?rence mensuelle de l'AFRALO a lieu ce mercredi 04 > septembre 2013 ? 18h30 UTC. > > L'ordre du jour (mise ? jour en attente) et d?tails de l'appel sont > disponible ?: > https://community.icann.org/x/ZFl-Ag > > > Adobe Connect: > http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo > > Nous vous rappelons que vous pouvez d?sormais utiliser l'audio de l'Adobe > Connect room afin de vous connecter sans utiliser votre ligne t?l?phonique. > > Veuillez demander ? staff si vous avez besoin d'information ? ce sujet. > > *Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out - si n?cessaire > - ? staff(a)atlarge.icann.org.*<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org.*> > > Si vous ne parvenez pas ? assister ? l'appel, merci de nous envoyer un > courriel indiquant votre absence et nous allons en prendre note sur l'ordre > du jour. > > Merci. > Cordialement, > > Regards, > > Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie > Peregrine and Julia Charvolen > ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC > E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> > > One World, One Internet > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > AFRI-Discuss mailing list > AFRI-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/afri-discuss > > Homepage for the region: www.afralo.org > > Posting guidelines to ensure machine translations of emails sent to this > list are more accurate: > http://www.funredes.org/mistica/english/emec/method_emec/presentation.html#… > - - - - - > > > End of AFRI-Discuss Digest, Vol 82, Issue 9 > ******************************************* >

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Fwd: [FOSSFA Members] Skype and Other Voice Over IP Banned in Comoros
by Fatimata Seye Sylla Aug. 29, 2013

Aug. 29, 2013

** FYI *1 * *Skype and Other Voice Over IP Banned in Comoros <#140caaae8bb0ae17_1>**by "chifu_wa_malindi" chifu_wa_malindi *** Message **** 1 ****Skype and Other Voice Over IP Banned in Comoros <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigAfrica/message/9419;_ylc=X3oDMTJxa244ZjZyB…> **** Thu Aug 29, 2013 4:31 am (PDT) . Posted by: ****"chifu_wa_malindi" chifu_wa_malindi <chifu2222@gmail.com?subject=Re%3A%20Skype%20and%20Other%20Voice%20Over%20IP%20Banned%20in%20Comoros> **** Skype and Other Voice Over IP Banned in Comoros Translated by Rakotomalala Skype and other voice over IP that allows online phone conversation are now suspended in Comoros. The website Linfo.re reports [fr] : The state-owned company Comores Telecom just officially banned any type of voice over IP softwares, effectively blocking any kind of free online phone coversation for internet users in Comoros. The company explains that this measure was taken to protect its financial sustainability, since 90% of its earnings come from phone calls. The news website La Gazette des Comores adds that a formal complaint has been filed [fr] by the consumers association: The IT consumers association has filed a complaint against Comores Telecom with the High Authority of IT Affairs, the body in charge of settling any complaints between IT providers and users.. The association argues that it is for the users to pay for the mismanagement of the company and that Comoros is not a dictatorship that can allow people's rights to be trampled upon. On August 5, internet users have also set up a facebook page named " Say No to censorship from Comores Telecom" [fr]. They argue that the company, instead of opening the world to Comoros as their ads proclaim, has shut off Comoros from the rest of the world : Photo taken from the Facebook page "Non aux Censures de COMORES TELECOM" with permission http://globalvoicesonline.org/2013/08/08/skype-and-other-voice-over-ip-bann… **** Reply to sender <chifu2222@gmail.com?subject=Re%3A%20Skype%20and%20Other%20Voice%20Over%20IP%20Banned%20in%20Comoros> *. *Reply to group <DigAfrica@yahoogroups.com?subject=Re%3A%20Skype%20and%20Other%20Voice%20Over%20IP%20Banned%20in%20Comoros> *. *Reply via Web Post <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigAfrica/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJxMHV2ODNsBF9TAzk3M…> *. *All Messages (1) <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigAfrica/message/9419;_ylc=X3oDMTM1Zjk4Z3JvB…> *. *Top ^ <#140caaae8bb0ae17_toc>**** Visit Your Group <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigAfrica;_ylc=X3oDMTJlbTdwZjI1BF9TAzk3MzU5Nz…> **** > <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigAfrica;_ylc=X3oDMTJlbTdwZjI1BF9TAzk3MzU5Nz…> ****

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Meeting Invitation/ AFRALO September Teleconference / 04 September 2013 at 1830 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 28, 2013

Aug. 28, 2013

** Version Francaise à la suite de la version Anglaise ** Dear All, The next AFRALO Monthly call is scheduled on Wednesday, 04 September 2013 at 18:30 UTC. The draft agenda (TO BE UPDATED) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/ZFl-Ag Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo Please remember that it is now possible to connect your audio via the AC room, without using your telephone. If you would like a reminder of how to connect please let staff know. Please CONFIRM your participation AND dial-out if required to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org.<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org.*> If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. Thank You. Regards, ---------- Cher Membres de l'AFRALO, La prochaine téléconférence mensuelle de l'AFRALO a lieu ce mercredi 04 septembre 2013 à 18h30 UTC. L'ordre du jour (mise à jour en attente) et détails de l'appel sont disponible à: https://community.icann.org/x/ZFl-Ag Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/afralo Nous vous rappelons que vous pouvez désormais utiliser l'audio de l'Adobe Connect room afin de vous connecter sans utiliser votre ligne téléphonique. Veuillez demander à staff si vous avez besoin d'information à ce sujet. *Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out - si nécessaire - à staff(a)atlarge.icann.org.*<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org.*> Si vous ne parvenez pas à assister à l'appel, merci de nous envoyer un courriel indiquant votre absence et nous allons en prendre note sur l'ordre du jour. Merci. Cordialement, Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> One World, One Internet

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