January 2019 - AFRI-Discuss

Gambia to host the AFTLD Initial Registry Operators Course
by Barrack Otieno Feb. 5, 2019

Feb. 5, 2019

Dear Listers, Gambia, 30th January 2019 Africa Top Level Domains Organization (AFTLD) and the Senegal Network Information Centre (NIC.SN) will be facilitating an Initial Registry Operators Course in the Gambia as from 4th to 8th February 2019 at the Paradise Suites Hotel. The workshop has been organized by the Internet Society Gambia Chapter and the Information Technology Association of the Gambia on behalf of the .GM delegation committee with the support of the Ministry of Information and Communications, The Public Utilities and Regulatory Authority, University of the Gambia and Private Sector stakeholders. The objective of the workshop is to equip the Gambian multistakeholder community with the skills needed to manage and sustain the .GM registry once the delegation process that is currently underway is completed. The Initial Registry Operators Course is an entry level course for organizations and people interested and involved in management of ccTLD registries. They include but are not limited officials from public sector institutions such as regulators, research and education networks, internet service providers, the media and civil society. More than 30 participants from the Gambia and other African Countries are expected to participate in the workshop. About AFTLD AfTLD is recognized as the representative of country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) managers from Africa. It is an active participant in the ICANN ccNSO, and also actively participates in various Internet governance fora with the African continent and beyond, including the IGF, where it has run a number of workshops. With collaboration in Internet governance and development a cornerstone of the bottom up policy development processes that make the Internet truly a multi-stakeholder phenomenon, AfTLD works in collaboration and partnership with other Regional Top Level Domain Organizations (RTLDOs), these being APTLD, CENTR and LACTLD. www.aftld.org About IT Association of the Gambia The Information Technology of the Gambia (ITAG) was incorporated in the Gambia on the 3rd of August 2004. The organization’s membership cuts across a wide spectrum of professionals covering all aspects of ICT. Since Inception the organization has not only been committed to promoting the ICT industry in the Gambia but has continuously been proactive in the developments of ICT in the country. The Ministry of Information Communication and Infrastructure, the Gambia has recognized ITAG as the sole ICT professional organization in the Gambia. ITAG’s work focuses primarily on advocacy, capacity building, through its various seminars, workshops and conferences covering various thematic themes and its collaborations with the Ministry of Information Communication and Infrastructure and other partners towards having a vibrant and productive ICT sector based on its vision, mission and core values. About the Internet Society Gambia Chapter The Internet Society Gambia Chapter (ISOC Gambia) is a civil society organisation that is providing leadership in Internet related standards, education and policy. It is dedicated to ensuring the open development, evolution and use of the Internet for the benefit of people throughout The Gambia. The Internet Society supports and promotes the development of the Internet as a national and global technical infrastructure, a resource to enrich people's lives, and a force for good in society. Chapter work aligns with its goals for the Internet to be open, nationally and globally-connected, secure, and trustworthy. The chapter works closely with Ministry of Information and communication Infrastructure MOICI, Public Utilities and Regulatory Authority - PURA, Academic, Media fraternity, Information Technology Association of the Gambia ITAG among other interest groups and individual users of the Internet of The Gambia. www.isoc.gm Contacts:secretariat@aftld.org

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Call for topics: Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN Statement for ICANN64
by Sarah Kiden Feb. 5, 2019

Feb. 5, 2019

Dear Colleagues, I hope this email finds you well. The ICANN64 meeting in Kobe, Japan is about 1.5 months away. We plan to have the Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN meeting. This is a call for topics for the statement for the meeting. Previous statements can be accessed here <https://community.icann.org/display/AFRALO/Joint+AFRALO-AfrICANN+Statements…>. As is the norm, the topic that receives the most support will be selected. A drafting team will then be constituted to prepare the statement. Please note that the final statement should be prepared early to allow translation into French. Please send your suggestions by *Wednesday, 6 February 2019*. Looking forward to hearing from you! Kind regards, Sarah Kiden AFRALO Secretariat

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Meeting Invitation | AFRALO Monthly Call on 06 February 2019 at 18:30 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 18, 2019

Jan. 18, 2019

**IMPORTANT - Please be advised, on a trial basis, the Adobe Connect audio will be on the English channel ** ** IMPORTANT – merci de noter, qu’à titre d’essai, l’Adobe Connect sera connecté sur le canal ANGLAIS. Si vous souhaitez participer en francais, il faudra impérativement vous connecter par la ligne téléphonique. N’oubliez pas de nous envoyer une demande de dial-out par l’opératrice ** ** Version Française à la suite de la version Anglaise ** Dear All, The next AFRALO Monthly Call is scheduled for Wednesday, 06 February 2019 at 18:30 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/ya3zc949 The agenda (to be updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/qZAWBg Conference ID: EN 1638 FR 1838 Adobe Connect Link: https://participate.icann.org/afralo/ AFRALO Work space: https://community.icann.org/x/25Mi If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://B2F21256-5049-42B9-AE26-A8EBC6E6C509/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind Regards, ***************************** Chers Membres de l’AFRALO, Le prochain appel AFRALO mensuel est prévu le mercredi 06 février 2019 à 18h30 UTC. L’ordre du jour (en attente de mise à jour) et les détails de l’appel sont disponibles à: https://community.icann.org/x/qZAWBg Conférence ID: EN: 138 FR: 1838 Adobe Connect (audio en ANGLAIS): https://participate.icann.org/afralo/ Espace de travail wiki: https://community.icann.org/x/25Mi Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out (si necessaire) aini que votre numéro d’appel à staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Merci. Cordialement, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/@ICANNAtLarge>

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Call for application to ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions
by aziz hilali Jan. 17, 2019

Jan. 17, 2019

Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2019-01-17-en <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2019-01-17-en> The deadline to submit applications is 18 March 2019 at 23:59 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC). Aziz Hilali

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Multistakeholder Development Graphic
by Bram Fudzulani Jan. 17, 2019

Jan. 17, 2019

Colleagues, The Multistakeholder Development graphic which was developed in consultation with the each of the AC communities. https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/multistakeholder-advice-develop… Multistakeholder Advice Development - icann.org<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/multistakeholder-advice-develop…> Multistakeholder Advice Development The Policy Development Support Team facilitates bottom-up, consensus-driven processes for advice on global gTLD, ccTLD, and IP address policies. Designed by ICANN Communications | October 2018 SO/AC Supporting Organizations/Advisory Committees At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) www.icann.org Regards Bram

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REMINDER: Meeting Invitation | AFRALO Monthly Call on 09 January 2019 at 18:30 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 14, 2019

Jan. 14, 2019

**IMPORTANT - Please be advised, on a trial basis, the Adobe Connect audio will be on the English channel ** ** IMPORTANT – merci de noter, qu’à titre d’essai, l’Adobe Connect sera connecté sur le canal ANGLAIS. Si vous souhaitez participer en francais, il faudra impérativement vous connecter par la ligne téléphonique. N’oubliez pas de nous envoyer une demande de dial-out par l’opératrice ** ** Version Française à la suite de la version Anglaise ** Dear All, The next AFRALO Monthly Call is scheduled for Wednesday, 09 January 2019 at 18:30 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/ybo9lx9h The agenda (to be updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/9QT_BQ Conference ID: EN 1638 FR 1838 Adobe Connect Link: https://participate.icann.org/afralo/ AFRALO Work space: https://community.icann.org/x/25Mi If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://B2F21256-5049-42B9-AE26-A8EBC6E6C509/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind Regards, ***************************** Chers Membres de l’AFRALO, Le prochain appel AFRALO mensuel est prévu le mercredi 05 décembre 2018 à 18h30 UTC. L’ordre du jour (en attente de mise à jour) et les détails de l’appel sont disponibles à: https://community.icann.org/x/9QT_BQ Conférence ID: EN: 138 FR: 1838 Adobe Connect (audio en ANGLAIS): https://participate.icann.org/afralo/ Espace de travail wiki: https://community.icann.org/x/25Mi Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out (si necessaire) aini que votre numéro d’appel à staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Merci. Cordialement, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/@ICANNAtLarge>

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REMINDER / Meeting Invitation | AFRALO Monthly Call on 09 January 2019 at 18:30 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 8, 2019

Jan. 8, 2019

If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file:///composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Please remember that it is now possible to connect your audio via the AC room, without using your telephone. You need a stable internet connection. If you would like a reminder of how to connect please let staff know. Si vous avez besoin d'un dial-out, merci de le communiquer au personnel At-Large à staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> avec votre numéro d'appel préféré. Nous vous rappelons que vous pouvez désormais utiliser l'audio de l'Adobe Connect room afin de vous connecter sans utiliser votre ligne téléphonique. Il vous faut une connexion internet stable. Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out - si nécessaire - ainsi que votre numéro à: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file:///composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> **IMPORTANT - Please be advised, on a trial basis, the Adobe Connect audio will be on the English channel ** ** IMPORTANT – merci de noter, qu’à titre d’essai, l’Adobe Connect sera connecté sur le canal ANGLAIS. Si vous souhaitez participer en francais, il faudra impérativement vous connecter par la ligne téléphonique. N’oubliez pas de nous envoyer une demande de dial-out par l’opératrice ** ** Version Française à la suite de la version Anglaise ** Dear All, The next AFRALO Monthly Call is scheduled for Wednesday, 09 January 2019 at 18:30 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/ybo9lx9h The agenda (to be updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/9QT_BQ Conference ID: EN 1638 FR 1838 Adobe Connect Link: https://participate.icann.org/afralo/ AFRALO Work space: https://community.icann.org/x/25Mi If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://B2F21256-5049-42B9-AE26-A8EBC6E6C509/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Kind Regards, ***************************** Chers Membres de l’AFRALO, Le prochain appel AFRALO mensuel est prévu le mercredi 09 janvier 2019 à 18h30 UTC. L’ordre du jour (en attente de mise à jour) et les détails de l’appel sont disponibles à: https://community.icann.org/x/9QT_BQ Conférence ID: EN: 138 FR: 1838 Adobe Connect (audio en ANGLAIS): https://participate.icann.org/afralo/ Espace de travail wiki: https://community.icann.org/x/25Mi Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out (si necessaire) aini que votre numéro d’appel à staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Merci. Cordialement, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/facebook.com/icannatlar…> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<applewebdata://932FA082-AAF3-456B-A040-A1DAA84DB45D/@ICANNAtLarge>

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Happy new year
by Tijani BEN JEMAA Jan. 8, 2019

Jan. 8, 2019

I wish you all a happy new year. I hope that 2019 brings you, your families, your ALSes, AFRALO and the whole Africa more success, more unity and plenty of prosperity. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tijani BEN JEMAA Executive Director Mediterranean Federation of Internet Associations (FMAI) Phone: +216 98 330 114 +216 52 385 114 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Le 31 déc. 2018 à 12:07, 'Boubacar BARRY' via acsis_info <acsis_info(a)googlegroups.com> a écrit : > > Cher Mamadou, > > Encore mille merci. > > Bonne année 2019. Que Dieu T'assiste dans cette mission noble. > > Cordialement > > Boubacar 55 B. > > > Le vendredi 28 décembre 2018 à 18:08:39 UTC, Mamadou LO <alfamamadou(a)hotmail.com> a écrit : > > > «L’Assemblée générale des Nations Unies a adopté une résolution demandant aux principaux organes de l’ONU de mettre à jour les informations concernant l’impact des principaux changements technologiques sur l’Agenda 2030, pour examen lors du quatrième Forum annuel multipartite des Nations Unies sur la science, la technologie et l’innovation ( Forum STI) ”. http://sdg.iisd.org/news/un-promotes-technological-developments-for-sdgs/ <http://sdg.iisd.org/news/un-promotes-technological-developments-for-sdgs/> > Sur l’économie numérique, «le Forum Economique Mondial (WEF) a récemment publié un rapport soulignant que la création d’une économie et d’une société numériques dignes de confiance, inclusives et durables exige une attention particulière dans six domaines prioritaires, à savoir: l’accès à Internet et sa bonne utilisation, une bonne identité numérique, la cybersécurité, la bonne gouvernance de la quatrième révolution industrielle et les données ».https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/wef-60-global-economy-digitised-2022 <https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/wef-60-global-economy-digitised-2022> > Lire revue entière ici : https://gouvernanceinternet.wordpress.com/2018/12/28/revue-hebdo-gouv-inter… <https://gouvernanceinternet.wordpress.com/2018/12/28/revue-hebdo-gouv-inter…> > > > > -- > Vous recevez ce message, car vous êtes abonné au groupe Google Groupes "acsis_info". > Pour vous désabonner de ce groupe et ne plus recevoir d'e-mails le concernant, envoyez un e-mail à l'adresse acsis_info+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com <mailto:acsis_info+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com>. > Pour envoyer un message à ce groupe, envoyez un e-mail à l'adresse acsis_info(a)googlegroups.com <mailto:acsis_info@googlegroups.com>. > Cette discussion peut être lue sur le Web à l'adresse https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/acsis_info/PR2P264MB017610798B70600B2CDAA… <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/acsis_info/PR2P264MB017610798B70600B2CDAA…>. > Pour obtenir davantage d'options, consultez la page https://groups.google.com/d/optout <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. > > -- > Vous recevez ce message, car vous êtes abonné au groupe Google Groupes "acsis_info". > Pour vous désabonner de ce groupe et ne plus recevoir d'e-mails le concernant, envoyez un e-mail à l'adresse acsis_info+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com <mailto:acsis_info+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com>. > Pour envoyer un message à ce groupe, envoyez un e-mail à l'adresse acsis_info(a)googlegroups.com <mailto:acsis_info@googlegroups.com>. > Cette discussion peut être lue sur le Web à l'adresse https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/acsis_info/168131322.14872870.15462544330… <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/acsis_info/168131322.14872870.15462544330…>. > Pour obtenir davantage d'options, consultez la page https://groups.google.com/d/optout <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>.

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Happy New Year
by Vernatius Okwu EZEAMA Jan. 2, 2019

Jan. 2, 2019

Dear Colleagues, Wishing you all A Very Happy New Year! May the year 2019 bring happiness, peace, progress and prosperity to you all and your families. May you all reach new zeniths of excellence in your life in 2019! Hopefully, we will have new opportunities of connecting and working with each others in 2019. With warm regards Vernatius Okwu EZEAMA. Our Rights (OR)

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Meilleurs voeux de l'année 2019
by Gabdibé GAB-HINGONNE Jan. 2, 2019

Jan. 2, 2019

Bonjour à tout le monde, Je présente mes voeux les meilleurs à chacun de vous ainsi qu'à vos familles: santé et réussite dans vos entreprises. Nous sommes ensemble ! Bien cordialement, Gabdibé. English. Hello everyone, I offer my best wishes to each of you and to your families: health and success in your businesses. We are together ! Best regards Gabdibé Gabdibé GAB-HINGONNÉ Coordinatrice Nationale de l'Action pour l'Éducation et la Promotion de la Femme au Tchad (AEPF-Tchad) Tel: +235 66 24 95 56 +235 99 24 95 56 Skype : live:gabdibegabhingonne associationaepf(a)gmail.com

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