February 2019 - AFRI-Discuss

Cancelled-AFRALO Monthly Call-March
by Andrea Glandon Feb. 25, 2019

Feb. 25, 2019

Dear all, The March AFRALO Monthly call, normally scheduled for 06 March 2019 will be cancelled, due to ICANN64. Thank you. 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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Re: [AFRI-Discuss] ATLAS 3 AND THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
by Peters Omoragbon Feb. 22, 2019

Feb. 22, 2019

Dear All I hope all is well with you. Just as we are getting to the final stage of deciding or selecting/electing the 60 leaders for the Atlas 3 conference, I am compelled to draw attention to some intrigues being played out by certain interests within the various subgroups. This concern has to do with the subtle attempt to marginalize equal representations from all regions. I am discussing with our members in other groups and the complaints are similar. By this I mean, with the arguments and positions in the last conference call, its is glaring for all to note that, if we do not resist the undercurrent of intrigues, at play, AFRALO and some other regions may lose out in the final selection of leaders to the conference with large numbers coming from Europe and America followed by Latin America. May I propose that, every AFRALO member in all the ATLAS 3 sub committees to push for equal regional representation as the first yardstick of selecting representatives to the conference. For example, since 60 leaders are to be selected, it should be divided amongst the 5 regions making 12 each for each region. Then, let each region now apply both their hard and soft matrix to decide who attends the conference. It is a misnomer for any group of leaders to have a meeting within the meeting to decide for the entire group. This proposal is very fair and justifiable because the goal is to build Atlas future leaders and this can only happen under a level playing field. I hope I am speaking the minds of all who have the interest of our region at heart. This is not a period to sit on the fence but to take our future in our own hands in ICANN. Lets begin to play the games others have been playing which has not favoured us before now. Best *Pastor Peters Osawaru OMORAGBON* *-Financial Secretary, Central Association of Nigerians in the United Kingdom-CANUK* *-Executive President/CEO-Nurses Across the Borders-An NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations-ECOSOC* *-Designated Contact Person-United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change-UNFCCC* *-International Liaison Officer-Nigerian Nurses Charitable Association-NNCA-UK* *-Board Member-Conference of NGOS in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations-CONGO* *-Member Steering Committee Regional Committee for Africa-CONGO* *-General Secretary, Civil Society Network of NGOs on Climate Change* *-Fellow Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers-ICANN* *-Fellow Open Society Institute-Budapest*

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ME DNS Forum 2019 - Join Us!
by Fahd Batayneh Feb. 19, 2019

Feb. 19, 2019

Dear All, The upcoming ME DNS Forum 2019 starts tomorrow Wednesday 20 February at 09.00 AM Dubai Standard Time (05.00 AM UTC). If you are in Dubai, please join us at the Media Rotana Hotel<https://bit.ly/2f31zhF>. And if you cannot make it to the event in-person, you can join us remotely. Remote participation details are as follows: Adobe Connect Room: https://participate.icann.org/mednsforum/ Dial-in Numbers: https://bit.ly/2ChxGlX Guest Passcode: 55 86 98 85 16 The Adobe Connect room is for those who are willing to tune in to the sessions utilizing video (livestream and presentations) and audio features. If you want to utilize audio only, please use one of the dial-in numbers. If your country does not have a dial-in number, you can login to Skype and dial-in one of the toll-free numbers. In either case, please use the Guest Passcode shown when asked for. Either ways, please register your attendance at https://registration.icann.org/register.php?id=MEDNSFUAE2019. We have a packed agenda full of interesting topics related to the Unique Identifiers Systems be it marketing, business related, technical, or legal. You can see the agenda at https://www.mednsf.org/program/. Please note that we are still updating the website with some minor updates. We look forward to seeing you either in-person or remote. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ME DNS Forum 2019 Coordinator / ICANN

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Apply Now for NomCom 2019/Déposez maintenant votre candidature de NomCom 2019
by aziz hilali Feb. 12, 2019

Feb. 12, 2019

-=- English -=- Apply Now for NomCom 2019 ICANN and PTI Leadership positions. For more details visit the 2019 NomCom online portal for candidate applications <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011ASTVL9FpJxDOwoNB2KkCpX8D7B05I3rrs8ld2YeZn6E…>. We encourage interested candidates to read the job descriptions and qualification criteria on the NomCom webpage <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011ASTVL9FpJxDOwoNB2KkCpX8D7B05I3rrs8ld2YeZn6E…>. Please note the deadline to submit applications is 18 March 2019 at 23:59 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC). For an update on NomCom activities please read this recent blog from the Communications subcommittee here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011ASTVL9FpJxDOwoNB2KkCpX8D7B05I3rrs8ld2YeZn6E…>. We hope you will help us in our outreach by suggesting <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011ASTVL9FpJxDOwoNB2KkCpX8D7B05I3rrs8ld2YeZn6E…> suitable candidates from your own network. -=- French -=- Déposez maintenant votre candidature aux postes de responsable NomCom 2019 de l'ICANN et de la PTI. Pour plus de détails, visitez le portail en ligne 2019 NomCom pour les candidatures. <https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/icann-nomcom-submission-portal?utm_source…> Nous encourageons les candidats intéressés à lire les descriptions de poste et les critères de qualification sur la page Web du NomCom <https://www.icann.org/nomcom2019-positions?utm_source=APRALO+Newsletter+Jan…>. Veuillez noter que la date limite de soumission des candidatures est le 18 mars 2019 à 23 h 59, heure universel coordonné (UTC). Pour une mise à jour sur les activités du NomCom, veuillez lire ce blog récent du sous-comité des communications ici <https://www.icann.org/nomcom2019/#blog?utm_source=APRALO+Newsletter+January…>. Nous espérons que vous nous aiderez dans notre travail en suggérant <https://forms.icann.org/en/groups/nomcom/suggest?utm_source=APRALO+Newslett…> des candidats appropriés de votre propre réseau. Best Regards Aziz Hilali AFRALO Delegate to NomCom

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REMINDER / Meeting Invitation | AFRALO Monthly Call on 06 February 2019 at 18:30 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 6, 2019

Feb. 6, 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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Re: [AFRI-Discuss] [Ext]: TIME AND DEADLINES [AfrICANN-discuss] Call for topics: Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN Statement for ICANN64
by Tijani BEN JEMAA Feb. 6, 2019

Feb. 6, 2019

Dear all, Since I wouldn’t be available for the monthly call today, I would like to share with you a request from the staff (below) to have the final version of the AFRALO-AfrICANN statement ready by 21 February, and thus we have to review the timeline I proposed. May I propose the following reduced timeline: > 31/1 – 07/2 > Call for topics > 07 February > Announcement of the selected Topic > 07 - 09 February > Call for volunteers for the drafting team > 09 February > Announcement of the drafting team composition > 09 - 14 February > Drafting of the statement (1st draft). > 14 February > Publishing of the 1st draft for comments > 14 - 19 February > Comment period for the 1st draft of the statement > 19 - 21 February > Drafting of the final version > 21 February > Final draft published and sent to staff for translation And apologize again for missing the monthly call. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tijani BEN JEMAA Executive Director Mediterranean Federation of Internet Associations (FMAI) Phone: +216 98 330 114 +216 52 385 114 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Le 5 févr. 2019 à 01:32, Silvia Vivanco <silvia.vivanco(a)icann.org> a écrit : > > Dear Tijani, > > Thank you very much for organizing the inputs for the AFRALO-AFRICANN statement. Regarding the timeline proposed, please be so kind to consider that the last day to receive Agendas and documents for translations will be Thursday February 21st. Staff will need the Agenda and speakers to send the invitations. > > Thank you very much for taking this deadline into account and adjusting the timeline accordingly. > > Kindest regards, > > Silvia Vivanco > > From: Tijani BEN JEMAA <tijani.benjemaa(a)topnet.tn <mailto:tijani.benjemaa@topnet.tn>> > Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2019 3:47 AM > To: AfrICANN Community List <africann(a)afrinic.net <mailto:africann@afrinic.net>> > Cc: Afri-Discuss <afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org <mailto:afri-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org>>; ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>>; Mohamed El Bashir <mbashir(a)mbash.net <mailto:mbashir@mbash.net>> > Subject: [Ext] Re: [AfrICANN-discuss] Call for topics: Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN Statement for ICANN64 > > Thank you Sarah for your mail. > > I’m proposing here a timeline for this operation: > 31/1 – 07/2 > Call for topics > 07 February > Announcement of the selected Topic > 07 - 11 February > Call for volunteers for the drafting team > 11 February > Announcement of the drafting team composition > 11 - 18 February > Drafting of the statement (1st draft). > 18 February > Publishing of the 1st draft for comments > 18 - 23 February > Comment period for the 1st draft of the statement > 23 - 28 February > Drafting of the final version > 01 March > Final draft published > On the other hand, and to help the community, here is a list of hot topics currently discussed in ICANN and that can be addressed by our African community: > EPDP report > Unified Access Model and Accreditation models > New gTLD Subsequent Procedures: Neustar proposal on the upcoming rounds > ICANN Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2025 > ICANN Operating Plan & Budget > My preference goes to New gTLD Subsequent Procedures: Neustar proposal on the upcoming rounds. > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Tijani BEN JEMAA > Executive Director > Mediterranean Federation of Internet Associations (FMAI) > Phone: +216 98 330 114 > +216 52 385 114 > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > Le 30 janv. 2019 à 20:08, Sarah Kiden <skiden(a)gmail.com <mailto:skiden@gmail.com>> a écrit : > > 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 > _______________________________________________ > AfrICANN mailing list > AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net <mailto:AfrICANN@afrinic.net> > https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann <https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann>

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Re: [AFRI-Discuss] [ARIWG] REMINDER--Meeting Invitation: At-Large Review Implementation Working Group Call on Wednesday, 06 February 2019 at 17:00 UTC
by Tijani BEN JEMAA Feb. 5, 2019

Feb. 5, 2019

Dear all, Being abroad with a full booked Wednesday evening, I would like to apologize for not being able to attend: The ARIWG call at 17:00 The AFRALO monthly call at 18:30 The CPWG call at 21:00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tijani BEN JEMAA Executive Director Mediterranean Federation of Internet Associations (FMAI) Phone: +216 98 330 114 +216 52 385 114 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Le 5 févr. 2019 à 19:16, ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> a écrit : > > Dear all, > > Further to the Doodle poll, the next At-Large Review Implementation Working Group (ARIWG) Call will be held on Wednesday, 06 February 2019 at 17:00 UTC for 60mins. > > Spanish and French interpretations will be provided. > > For other times: https://tinyurl.com/y8p23f84 <https://tinyurl.com/y8p23f84> > > The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/iqMWBg <https://community.icann.org/x/iqMWBg> > > **Please review the new At-Large Review Implementation Plan Development space, with dashboards and progress charts for each of the 8 issues. Link listed below. > > Wiki Workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/fJ0WBg <https://community.icann.org/x/fJ0WBg> > > > Conference ID: > EN: 3535 > ES: 1738 > FR: 1838 > > Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 > > Other toll-free numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ <http://adigo.com/icann/> > > Adobe Connect Room: https://participate.icann.org/atlarge-review/ <https://participate.icann.org/atlarge-review/> > > If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. > > > Thank you. > Kind regards, > > At-Large Staff > ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community > Website: atlarge.icann.org <https://atlarge.icann.org/> > Facebook: facebook.com/icann <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> > Twitter: @ <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> > > > From: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>> > Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 3:30 PM > To: "ARIWG(a)icann.org <mailto:ARIWG@icann.org>" <ARIWG(a)icann.org <mailto:ARIWG@icann.org>> > Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>> > Subject: NEW DOODLE: At-Large Review Implementation Working Group Call > > Dear All, > > Please complete the Doodle poll to schedule the At-Large Review Implementation Working Group Call for the week of 04 February 2019. > > Doodle: https://doodle.com/poll/ahwphx5s73mnyfwk <https://doodle.com/poll/ahwphx5s73mnyfwk> > > I have enabled the time zone so that it can be changed to your zone. > > This doodle will close on Friday, 01 February 2019. > > > Thank you. > Kind Regards, > Yeşim Nazlar > > _______________________________________________ > ARIWG mailing list > ARIWG(a)icann.org <mailto:ARIWG@icann.org> > https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/ariwg <https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/ariwg>

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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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