September 2023 - AFRI-Discuss

Welcome to ICANN At-Large!
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 10, 2025

Feb. 10, 2025

Dear Adugna and Henok, ICANN's At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) is pleased to inform you that (332) Internet Society Ethiopia Chapter (ISOC Ethiopia) has been certified as an At-Large Structure (ALS). The ALAC greatly appreciates your group's interest in involving individual users in APRALO and ICANN and looks forward to working with you and your colleagues. The ALAC is eager to promote a productive working relationship between your organization, other ALSes, and the ALAC (and ICANN in general), and your input on how we can make this a success would be greatly appreciated. It’s very important to keep the members of your organization informed (about significant news from ICANN and information on ICANN policy-development efforts) and engaged in activities of interest. Here are a few of the tools members of At-Large find useful: The At-Large wiki space is where you can find most of the relevant information: The At-Large introductory page<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=2265510> help you navigate through the wiki contents. This is where you can find the latest announcements, and subscribe to the At-Large Google calendar<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Calendar> at the bottom of the page. This will ensure you never miss a meeting! From any chosen page in the At-Large wiki, you can find your bearings easily by navigating via the purple box at the top left hand corner of the page. It is very convenient to be able to consult the latest At-Large Policy Development Activity<https://community.icann.org/x/bwFO>, find out more about the Regional At-Large Organizations (RALOs)<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Regional+At-Large+Organisations>, and about At-Large Working Groups<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Working+Groups>. For the most up to date information about At-Large meetings during ICANN Public meetings, it is worth bookmarking this wiki page<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ICANN+Meetings>! Regional wiki webpages also have been created to distribute information (including in local languages) on activities, events and issues of particular interest to people in each region. These are maintained by the community. They are: African Region: http://www.afralo.org<http://www.afralo.org/> Asia/Australia/Pacific Region: http://www.apralo.org<http://www.apralo.org/> European Region: http://www.euralo.org<http://www.euralo.org/> Latin America/Caribbean Region: http://www.lacralo.org<http://www.lacralo.org/> North American Region: http://www.naralo.org<http://www.naralo.org/> At-Large Mailing Lists. There are many At-Large email lists, for each region, you can sign up to them and manage your subscriptions at: http://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo. The primary and secondary points of contact you have identified in the application form will automatically be added to your region's list just for accredited ALSes to discuss regional issues and to the mailing list for Staff announcements (only Staff can post messages to that list); you are invited to join others as you wish. ALAC website. The ALAC website<http://www.atlarge.icann.org/> is a good source for ICANN news and information of interest to individual Internet users. We encourage you to provide your members with a link. The ALAC relies on volunteers to translate information into multiple languages. Translations of documents on the website are welcome and should be sent to At-Large Staff.<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> ICANN website: The ICANN website<https://www.icann.org/> is where all announcements<https://www.icann.org/news> are posted, and where you can find practical information about ICANN Public meetings<http://meetings.icann.org/>. Skype chat: At-Large community members and staff use Skype group chats extensively. A group chat exists for most Working Groups and RALOs. So please don¹t hesitate to send At-Large Staff your Skype ID and we¹ll gladly add you to the relevant chats. Please click here <http://www.skype.com/en/> if you don¹t have a Skype account. It’s free and staff are available to help if you run into any trouble. Facebook: The At-Large community has its own Facebook page<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge?fref=ts>. It’s useful to keep up with announcements and helpful information. Twitter: Members of At-Large tweet extensively and are particularly active during ICANN Public meetings. Follow At-Large on Twitter<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge?lang=fr%3E>! We will forward the At-Large Beginners’ guide shortly, as it is in the process of being updated. In the meantime, please refer to the latest AFRALO Monthly Teleconference<https://community.icann.org/x/JgUt>. You may also like to refer to the AFRALO wiki workspace <https://community.icann.org/x/25Mi> for further engagement opportunities. We look forward to working with you and your organization's members to advance individual Internet users' interests within ICANN. If you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact us at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. Sincerely, The At-Large Advisory Committee http://www.atlarge.icann.org<http://www.atlarge.icann.org/> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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Meeting invitation: AFRALO Monthly Call on Wednesday, 04 October 2023 at 18:30 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 4, 2023

Oct. 4, 2023

***Please note, if you are sending an apology or dial-out request, please ONLY send to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> (do NOT reply to all) **** Dear All, The next AFRALO Monthly Teleconference has been scheduled for Wednesday, 04 October 2023 at 18:30 UTC. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/mr2takwh<https://tinyurl.com/455vsrxc> The agenda and call details are available at : https://community.icann.org/x/RIArE Conference ID: EN 1638 FR 1638 ZOOM LINK: https://icann.zoom.us/j/99608047426?pwd=aVNmQnllNWw3U0lvQTBJa0Q2ZUpVUT09 Password: AFRA04OCT* 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 [owa.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.o…> Thank you. Kind Regards, ***************************** Chers Membres de l?AFRALO, Le prochain appel AFRALO mensuel est pr?vu le mercredi 04 October 18h30 UTC. L?ordre du jour (en attente de mise ? jour) et les d?tails de l?appel sont disponibles ?: https://community.icann.org/x/RIArE Conference ID: EN: 1638 FR: 1638 Zoom Room link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/99608047426?pwd=aVNmQnllNWw3U0lvQTBJa0Q2ZUpVUT09 Password: AFRA04OCT* Espace de travail wiki: https://community.icann.org/x/YYIEC Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out (si necessaire) aini que votre num?ro d?appel ? 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 [owa.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.o…> Website: atlarge.icann.org [owa.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.o…> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge [owa.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.o…> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge [owa.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.o…> _______________________________________________ AFRI-Discuss mailing list AFRI-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:AFRI-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/afri-discuss [atlarge-lists.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo…> Homepage for the region: http://www.afralo.org [afralo.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.afralo.org__;!!PtGJab4!8KmWRMywOIcYjp…> Posting guidelines to ensure machine translations of emails sent to this list are more accurate:http://www.funredes.org/mistica/english/emec/method_emec/presentat… [funredes.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.funredes.org/mistica/english/emec/met…> _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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MozFest Nairobi 2023
by Matogoro Jabera Sept. 26, 2023

Sept. 26, 2023

Dear Colleagues, I have just shared out a blog on my participation to MozFest Nairobi 2023. Enjoy Reading: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jabhera-matogoro_ai-mozfest-activity-7112310… Feel free to reshare and follow my LinkedIn account there for more series of short blogs on key takeaway from MozFest. Regards, --- Dr. Jabhera Matogoro Lecturer Department of Computer Science and Engineering College of Informatics and Virtual Education The University of Dodoma

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ICANN Update on AFRINIC
by Seun Ojedeji Sept. 23, 2023

Sept. 23, 2023

Dear members, The recent publication by ICANN Org regarding AFRINIC should be of interest to us all. I quote a specific section of the publication below: "....ICANN has appointed John Crain, ICANN's Senior Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer, as a resource available during this week in Mauritius, and as necessary going forward, to support the Official Receiver. John has been offered as an expert observer to provide information and expertise if and where the Official Receiver requires related to AFRINIC's unique role...." More at: https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-update-on-afrinic-22-0… AFRALO welcomes this development and trust that the receiver will fulfill his assigned roles in a timely manner. Regards Chair AFRALO Sent from my mobile Kindly excuse brevity and typos Every word has consequences. Every silence does too!

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Meeting invitaition: EURALO Pre-ICANN78 Webinar on ICANN's Role in Satellite Internet Governance on Friday, 22 September 2023 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 22, 2023

Sept. 22, 2023

Dear All, On behalf of Joanna Kulesza, ALAC Vice Chair, we are inviting you to join the Pre-ICANN78 webinar hosted by the European Regional At-Large Organization (EURALO) on the topic of "Multistakeholder Governance for New Internet Infrastructures: SpaceX, IRIS2, and Equitable Internet Access for All’, scheduled for Friday, 22 September at 16:00 UTC for 90 mins. This cross-community session aims to explore the evolving landscape of new internet infrastructure, focusing on their potential impact on individual end users, their role in multistakeholder governance as well as the role of the community in ensuring equitable internet access globally Agenda page: https://community.icann.org/x/PQEFE ZOOM REGISTRATION required: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrf--upj8rE9Ba0DlDalfwgqU8Wt3wxFQg [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrf--up…> . Important: Please keep note of the zoom room as you will be sent an unique link! Interpretation will be provided in English, French, Spanish & Russian. Zoom will be in English. To join the language channels, please dial in to the ADIGO bridge, using 1638 ID and inform the operator of the language channel you wish to join or send staff your dial-out request with the language channel. Please join us and spread the word! Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!uMsTNLP_N…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!uMs…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!uMs…>

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AFRALO General Assembly 2023 Outcomes Report posted - Publication du rapport sur les résultats de l'Assemblée générale d'AFRALO 2023.
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 19, 2023

Sept. 19, 2023

Message sent on behalf of AFRALO leaders. Dear AFRALO members, The AFRALO General Assembly 2023 Outcomes report has been published on the wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/AFRALO/AFRALO+General+Assembly+2023 We would like to recognize the AFRALO GA Rapporteurs for their contributions to the GA report and thank all AFRALO members who participated in the GA in person and remotely. Translations into FR and Arabic have been requested and will be posted on the wiki page. Thank you very much! ********* Message envoyé au nom des dirigeants d'AFRALO, Chers membres d'AFRALO, Le rapport sur les résultats de l'Assemblée générale d'AFRALO 2023 a été publié sur le wiki : https://community.icann.org/display/AFRALO/AFRALO+General+Assembly+2023 Nous souhaitons reconnaître les rapporteurs de l'AG d'AFRALO pour leurs contributions au rapport de l'AG et remercier tous les membres d'AFRALO qui ont participé à l'AG en personne et à distance. Des traductions en FR et en arabe ont été demandées et seront publiées sur la page wiki. Merci beaucoup! At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<http://facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Meeting invitation - Webinar on Multistakeholder Governance for New Internet Infrastructures: SpaceX, IRIS2, and Equitable Internet Access for All
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 19, 2023

Sept. 19, 2023

Dear All, On behalf of Joanna Kulesza, ALAC Vice Chair, we are inviting you to join the Pre-ICANN78 webinar hosted by the European Regional At-Large Organization (EURALO) on the topic of " Multistakeholder Governance for New Internet Infrastructures: SpaceX, IRIS2, and Equitable Internet Access for All’, scheduled for Friday, 22 September at 16:00 UTC for 90 mins. This cross-community session aims to explore the evolving landscape of new internet infrastructure, focusing on their potential impact on individual end users, their role in multistakeholder governance as well as the role of the community in ensuring equitable internet access globally Agenda page: https://community.icann.org/x/PQEFE ZOOM REGISTRATION required: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrf--upj8rE9Ba0DlDalfwgqU8Wt3wxFQg [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrf--up…> . Important: Please keep note of the zoom room as you will be sent an unique link! Interpretation will be provided in English, French and Spanish. Zoom will be in English. To join the language channels, please dial in to the ADIGO bridge, using 1638 ID and inform the operator of the language channel you wish to join or send staff your dial-out request with the language channel. Please join us and spread the word! Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!uMsTNLP_N…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!uMs…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!uMs…>

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Announcement AFRALO Individual member representative - elected by acclamation - Représentant des membres individuels d'AFRALO - élu par acclamation
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 19, 2023

Sept. 19, 2023

Message sent on behalf of AFRALO leadership: Dear AFRALO members, The call for nominations for the election of the individual member representative ended on Friday September 9, staff received only one nomination from Abdulkarim Oloyede (incumbent) who expressed interest in continuing holding the position of individual member representative for a subsequent period AGM 2023-AGM2024. Wiki page: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/AFRALO+Individual+member+repres… As per election procedures, In the case of only one candidate accepting their nomination, they will be elected by acclamation. Therefore, Abdulkarim Oloyede, is selected by acclamation to hold the position of individual member representative for the period AGM 2023-AGM2024. Kind regards, At-Large staff At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!tsy02psFe…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!tsy…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!tsy…> ****** French Chers membres d'AFRALO, Message envoyé au nom des dirigeants d'AFRALO : L'appel à candidatures pour l'élection du représentant individuel des membres s'est terminé le vendredi 9 septembre, le personnel n'a reçu qu'une seule candidature d'Abdulkarim Oloyede (titulaire) qui a exprimé son intérêt à continuer d'occuper le poste de représentant individuel des membres pour une période ultérieure AGA 2023-AGA 2024. Page wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/AFRALO+Individual+member+repres… Conformément aux procédures électorales, dans le cas où un seul candidat accepte sa candidature, il sera élu par acclamation. Par conséquent, Abdulkarim Oloyede, est choisi par acclamation pour occuper le poste de représentant individuel des membres pour la période AGM 2023-AGM2024. Cordialement, Personnel At-Large At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!tsy02psFe…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!tsy…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!tsy…>

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Meeting invitation - Webinar on Multistakeholder Governance for New Internet Infrastructures: SpaceX, IRIS2, and Equitable Internet Access for All
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 18, 2023

Sept. 18, 2023

Dear All, On behalf of Joanna Kulesza, ALAC Vice Chair, we are inviting you to join the Pre-ICANN78 webinar hosted by the European Regional At-Large Organization (EURALO) on the topic of " Multistakeholder Governance for New Internet Infrastructures: SpaceX, IRIS2, and Equitable Internet Access for All’, scheduled for Friday, 22 September at 16:00 UTC for 90 mins. This cross-community session aims to explore the evolving landscape of new internet infrastructure, focusing on their potential impact on individual end users, their role in multistakeholder governance as well as the role of the community in ensuring equitable internet access globally Agenda page: https://community.icann.org/x/PQEFE ZOOM REGISTRATION required: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrf--upj8rE9Ba0DlDalfwgqU8Wt3wxFQg [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrf--up…> . Important: Please keep note of the zoom room as you will be sent an unique link! Interpretation will be provided in English, French and Spanish. Zoom will be in English. To join the language channels, please dial in to the ADIGO bridge, using 1638 ID and inform the operator of the language channel you wish to join or send staff your dial-out request with the language channel. Please join us and spread the word! Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!uMsTNLP_N…> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab…> Twitter: @ [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!uMs…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!uMs…>

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AFRINIC is not undergoing liquidation. The Court has appointed a Receiver and hopefully Afrinic will be back to normal.
by Dave Kissoondoyal Sept. 18, 2023

Sept. 18, 2023

Dear Community Members, We, the African Internet community have been reasonably concerned following the news that AFRINIC has come under receivership. A Receiver Manager for AFRINIC has been appointed by the Supreme Court in Mauritius. In my humble opinion, there is no need for undue alarm. A similar option was actually discussed during the recent AFRALO General Assembly in Accra, Ghana in July 2023. We proposed that AFRINIC should make an application to the Judge in Chamber of the Supreme Court in Mauritius for the holding of the AFRINIC Board elections under the Court supervision to bring back AFRINIC to its functional board and directorship. It is important to clarify that the community should not mistake this situation for liquidation, as AFRINIC is not in a state of liquidation. Credit is due to the Judge of the Supreme Court of Mauritius for appointing a Receiver Manager, Mr. Virasami. Mr. Virasami's role will primarily involve safeguarding the institution's interests and assets, overseeing the upcoming Board elections in accordance with AFRINIC's constitution, and appointing a CEO. He is expected to organize the Afrinic Board elections within six months, with provisions for extension if deemed necessary. This process aims to restore the effective management of the institution through a properly constituted Board and Directorship. For your information, AFRINIC is registered in Mauritius as a Private Company, Limited by Guarantee, in accordance with the Companies Act 2001 of Mauritius, bearing File Number C49338 and Business Registration Number C06049338. As AFRINIC operates in accordance with community guidance and its Board is elected by the community, it's crucial to acknowledge that the Board's composition is a direct reflection of the community's choices. Hence, we respectfully ask Mr. Virasami, the Receiver Manager, to consistently share updates with the community regarding the institution's management activities. Kind regards Dave Kissoondoyal AFRALO Member ALAC Member -- -------------------------------------------- The information in this e-mail including any attachments is confidential. It is intended solely for the attention and use of the named addressee(s) and cannot be used or shared with any third party without permission. --------------------------------------------

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