January 2025 - AFRI-Discuss

AfrICANN statement : Vote for Your Preferred Topic by January 27 / Votez pour votre sujet préféré avant le 27 janvier
by Hervé Hounzandji Jan. 27, 2025

Jan. 27, 2025

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ English version *Dear AFRALO Community members,* We hope this email finds you in good health and high spirits. First and foremost, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the call for topics. Your engagement and dedication are truly appreciated. Following the call, we have received six (6) proposals, listed below in the order of their submission: #Topic1 : L'utilisation de l'Internet par les élèves des collèges et lycées : conséquence et perspectives by Zakaria Issa Moustapha *Démontrer les conséquences de l'utilisation des réseaux sociaux par les élèves et propositions de pistes de solution.* #Topic2 : Advancing Africa's Internet Resilience: Strengthening DNS Infrastructure and Driving Regional Standards Adoption by Samwel Kariuki *The proposed joint Afralo-African statement focuses on strengthening Africa's DNS infrastructure, promoting DNSSEC, IPv6, TLS, and IDNs, and expanding root servers and IXPs. It emphasizes capacity building for DNS operators and ISPs and fosters public-private partnerships for cybersecurity. This aligns with ICANN’s priorities in Africa, aiming to build a secure, inclusive, and resilient Internet.* #Topic3 : Soutien à la digitalisation des services publics en Afrique by Aïssatou Ndiaye *Cette proposition vise à encourager ICANN à collaborer avec les gouvernements africains pour accélérer la digitalisation des services publics. L’objectif est de faciliter l’accès des citoyens à des services essentiels (éducation, santé, administration, etc.) via des plateformes en ligne sécurisées et adaptées aux réalités locales. Cette initiative inclut le renforcement des capacités techniques, la promotion de l’inclusion numérique, et la garantie de la sécurité et de la résilience des systèmes numériques déployés. Elle contribuerait à réduire la fracture numérique et à améliorer la qualité de vie des populations africaines.* #Topic4 : Advancing African Digital Identity in the Next gTLD Round: Overcoming Barriers and Leveraging Support Opportunities by Aziz Hilali *Analyzing the challenges faced by African applicants in the first gTLD round.* *Enhancing the impact of the Applicant Support Program (ASP) for African stakeholders.* *Leveraging new gTLDs to celebrate and amplify Africa's cultural and linguistic diversity online.* *Encouraging ICANN's support for African At-Large Structures (ALS) to actively raise awareness and promote the ASP.* #Topic5 : Enhancing Cybersecurity Resilience in African Internet Infrastructure by SETH ADJEI GYIMAH *As the digital landscape in Africa continues to grow, so do the threats to its internet infrastructure. This session will focus on strategies to enhance cybersecurity resilience across the continent. We will discuss best practices, share success stories, and explore collaborative efforts to mitigate cyber threats.* #Topic6 : DNS Blockchain a threat or opportunity for Africa by Chokri ben Romdhane *The DNS on Blockchain could be a considerable evolution of the DNS in our region; it would bring several advantages and new functionalities thanks to the Blockchain technology, which would benefit the development of the decentralized web but there are still no technologies and applications on which there is unanimous agreement.* Please note that the proposals are presented exactly as they were received, without any translations or modifications. We are now at the voting stage! This is your opportunity to show your support for the topic you feel best represents our collective goals. Please cast your vote for your preferred topic by Saturday, January 27, at 9:00 AM UTC. The topic with the highest number of votes will be selected as our statement topic. Thank you for your continued commitment and active participation. Your input is invaluable, and we look forward to your vote. — Herve Setondji HOUNZANDJI AFRALO Secretariat (On behalf of AFRALO Leadership Team) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ En français *Cher/Chère membre de la communauté d’AFRALO,* Nous espérons que ce message vous trouve en bonne santé et de bonne humeur. Tout d’abord, nous souhaitons exprimer notre profonde gratitude à toutes celles et à tous ceux qui ont participé à l’appel à propositions de sujets. Votre engagement et votre contribution sont inestimables. À la suite de cet appel, nous avons reçu six (6) propositions, listées ci-dessous par ordre de réception : #Topic1 : L'utilisation de l'Internet par les élèves des collèges et lycées : conséquence et perspectives par Zakaria Issa Moustapha *Démontrer les conséquences de l'utilisation des réseaux sociaux par les élèves et propositions de pistes de solution.* #Topic 2 : Advancing Africa's Internet Resilience: Strengthening DNS Infrastructure and Driving Regional Standards Adoption par Samwel Kariuki *The proposed joint Afralo-African statement focuses on strengthening Africa's DNS infrastructure, promoting DNSSEC, IPv6, TLS, and IDNs, and expanding root servers and IXPs. It emphasizes capacity building for DNS operators and ISPs and fosters public-private partnerships for cybersecurity. This aligns with ICANN’s priorities in Africa, aiming to build a secure, inclusive, and resilient Internet.* #Topic3 : Soutien à la digitalisation des services publics en Afrique par Aïssatou Ndiaye *Cette proposition vise à encourager ICANN à collaborer avec les gouvernements africains pour accélérer la digitalisation des services publics. L’objectif est de faciliter l’accès des citoyens à des services essentiels (éducation, santé, administration, etc.) via des plateformes en ligne sécurisées et adaptées aux réalités locales. Cette initiative inclut le renforcement des capacités techniques, la promotion de l’inclusion numérique, et la garantie de la sécurité et de la résilience des systèmes numériques déployés. Elle contribuerait à réduire la fracture numérique et à améliorer la qualité de vie des populations africaines.* #Topic 4 : Advancing African Digital Identity in the Next gTLD Round: Overcoming Barriers and Leveraging Support Opportunities par Aziz Hilali *Analyzing the challenges faced by African applicants in the first gTLD round.* *Enhancing the impact of the Applicant Support Program (ASP) for African stakeholders.* *Leveraging new gTLDs to celebrate and amplify Africa's cultural and linguistic diversity online.* *Encouraging ICANN's support for African At-Large Structures (ALS) to actively raise awareness and promote the ASP.* #Topic 5 : Enhancing Cybersecurity Resilience in African Internet Infrastructure par SETH ADJEI GYIMAH *As the digital landscape in Africa continues to grow, so do the threats to its internet infrastructure. This session will focus on strategies to enhance cybersecurity resilience across the continent. We will discuss best practices, share success stories, and explore collaborative efforts to mitigate cyber threats.* #Topic 6 : DNS Blockchain a threat or opportunity for Africa par Chokri ben Romdhane *The DNS on Blockchain could be a considerable evolution of the DNS in our region; it would bring several advantages and new functionalities thanks to the Blockchain technology, which would benefit the development of the decentralized web but there are still no technologies and applications on which there is unanimous agreement.* Veuillez noter que ces propositions sont présentées telles que nous les avons reçues, sans traduction ni modification. Nous sommes maintenant à l’étape de vote ! C’est l’occasion de soutenir le sujet qui, selon vous, représente le mieux nos objectifs communs. Merci de bien vouloir voter pour votre sujet préféré avant le samedi 27 janvier, à 9h00 UTC. Le sujet qui recevra le plus grand nombre de votes sera choisi comme sujet de déclaration. Merci pour votre engagement constant et votre participation active. Votre contribution est essentielle, et nous attendons avec impatience vos votes. — Hervé Sètondji HOUNZANDJI Secrétaire AFRALO (On behalf of AFRALO Leadership Team) -- Hervé HOUNZANDJI

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Re: AFRI-Discuss Digest, Vol 215, Issue 60
by Godsway Kubi Jan. 27, 2025

Jan. 27, 2025

Hello I vote #Topic 5 : Enhancing Cybersecurity Resilience in African Internet Infrastructure Regards, Godsway Kubi On Mon, Jan 27, 2025 at 2:01 AM <afri-discuss-request(a)icann.org> wrote: > Send AFRI-Discuss mailing list submissions to > afri-discuss(a)icann.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or > body 'help' to > afri-discuss-request(a)icann.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > afri-discuss-owner(a)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. Re: AfrICANN statement : Vote for Your Preferred Topic by January 27 > / Votez pour votre sujet préféré avant le 27 janvier > (Martha Alade) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Martha Alade <martha(a)witin.org> > To: "Hervé Hounzandji" <herve.hounzandji(a)gmail.com> > Cc: afri-discuss(a)icann.org > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2025 02:59:58 +0100 > Subject: [AFRI-Discuss] Re: AfrICANN statement : Vote for Your Preferred > Topic by January 27 / Votez pour votre sujet préféré avant le 27 janvier > Hi All, > I vote #4 > > Warm regards, > > > *Martha Omoekpen Alade*Founder & Executive Director, > Women in Technology in Nigeria (WITIN) > Connect with me on LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/alademartha/> > <https://witin.org/iwiswin/> > https://witin.org/iwiswin/ > > <https://witin.org/iwiswin/> > > > > On Mon, Jan 20, 2025 at 11:27 AM Hervé Hounzandji via AFRI-Discuss < > afri-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: > >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> English version >> >> *Dear AFRALO Community members,* >> >> We hope this email finds you in good health and high spirits. >> >> First and foremost, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to >> everyone who contributed to the call for topics. Your engagement and >> dedication are truly appreciated. >> >> Following the call, we have received six (6) proposals, listed below in >> the order of their submission: >> >> #Topic1 : L'utilisation de l'Internet par les élèves des collèges et >> lycées : conséquence et perspectives by Zakaria Issa Moustapha >> >> *Démontrer les conséquences de l'utilisation des réseaux sociaux par les >> élèves et propositions de pistes de solution.* >> >> #Topic2 : Advancing Africa's Internet Resilience: Strengthening DNS >> Infrastructure and Driving Regional Standards Adoption by Samwel Kariuki >> >> *The proposed joint Afralo-African statement focuses on strengthening >> Africa's DNS infrastructure, promoting DNSSEC, IPv6, TLS, and IDNs, and >> expanding root servers and IXPs. It emphasizes capacity building for DNS >> operators and ISPs and fosters public-private partnerships for >> cybersecurity. This aligns with ICANN’s priorities in Africa, aiming to >> build a secure, inclusive, and resilient Internet.* >> >> #Topic3 : Soutien à la digitalisation des services publics en Afrique by Aïssatou >> Ndiaye >> >> *Cette proposition vise à encourager ICANN à collaborer avec les >> gouvernements africains pour accélérer la digitalisation des services >> publics. L’objectif est de faciliter l’accès des citoyens à des services >> essentiels (éducation, santé, administration, etc.) via des plateformes en >> ligne sécurisées et adaptées aux réalités locales. Cette initiative inclut >> le renforcement des capacités techniques, la promotion de l’inclusion >> numérique, et la garantie de la sécurité et de la résilience des systèmes >> numériques déployés. Elle contribuerait à réduire la fracture numérique et >> à améliorer la qualité de vie des populations africaines.* >> >> #Topic4 : Advancing African Digital Identity in the Next gTLD Round: >> Overcoming Barriers and Leveraging Support Opportunities by Aziz Hilali >> >> *Analyzing the challenges faced by African applicants in the first gTLD >> round.* >> >> *Enhancing the impact of the Applicant Support Program (ASP) for African >> stakeholders.* >> >> *Leveraging new gTLDs to celebrate and amplify Africa's cultural and >> linguistic diversity online.* >> >> *Encouraging ICANN's support for African At-Large Structures (ALS) to >> actively raise awareness and promote the ASP.* >> >> #Topic5 : Enhancing Cybersecurity Resilience in African Internet >> Infrastructure by SETH ADJEI GYIMAH >> >> *As the digital landscape in Africa continues to grow, so do the threats >> to its internet infrastructure. This session will focus on strategies to >> enhance cybersecurity resilience across the continent. We will discuss best >> practices, share success stories, and explore collaborative efforts to >> mitigate cyber threats.* >> >> #Topic6 : DNS Blockchain a threat or opportunity for Africa by Chokri >> ben Romdhane >> >> *The DNS on Blockchain could be a considerable evolution of the DNS in >> our region; it would bring several advantages and new functionalities >> thanks to the Blockchain technology, which would benefit the development of >> the decentralized web but there are still no technologies and applications >> on which there is unanimous agreement.* >> >> Please note that the proposals are presented exactly as they were >> received, without any translations or modifications. >> >> We are now at the voting stage! This is your opportunity to show your >> support for the topic you feel best represents our collective goals. Please >> cast your vote for your preferred topic by Saturday, January 27, at 9:00 >> AM UTC. >> >> The topic with the highest number of votes will be selected as our >> statement topic. >> >> Thank you for your continued commitment and active participation. Your >> input is invaluable, and we look forward to your vote. >> >> — >> >> Herve Setondji HOUNZANDJI >> >> AFRALO Secretariat >> >> (On behalf of AFRALO Leadership Team) >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> En français >> >> *Cher/Chère membre de la communauté d’AFRALO,* >> >> Nous espérons que ce message vous trouve en bonne santé et de bonne >> humeur. >> >> Tout d’abord, nous souhaitons exprimer notre profonde gratitude à toutes >> celles et à tous ceux qui ont participé à l’appel à propositions de sujets. >> Votre engagement et votre contribution sont inestimables. >> >> À la suite de cet appel, nous avons reçu six (6) propositions, listées >> ci-dessous par ordre de réception : >> >> #Topic1 : L'utilisation de l'Internet par les élèves des collèges et >> lycées : conséquence et perspectives par Zakaria Issa Moustapha >> >> *Démontrer les conséquences de l'utilisation des réseaux sociaux par les >> élèves et propositions de pistes de solution.* >> >> #Topic 2 : Advancing Africa's Internet Resilience: Strengthening DNS >> Infrastructure and Driving Regional Standards Adoption par Samwel >> Kariuki >> >> *The proposed joint Afralo-African statement focuses on strengthening >> Africa's DNS infrastructure, promoting DNSSEC, IPv6, TLS, and IDNs, and >> expanding root servers and IXPs. It emphasizes capacity building for DNS >> operators and ISPs and fosters public-private partnerships for >> cybersecurity. This aligns with ICANN’s priorities in Africa, aiming to >> build a secure, inclusive, and resilient Internet.* >> >> #Topic3 : Soutien à la digitalisation des services publics en Afrique par Aïssatou >> Ndiaye >> >> *Cette proposition vise à encourager ICANN à collaborer avec les >> gouvernements africains pour accélérer la digitalisation des services >> publics. L’objectif est de faciliter l’accès des citoyens à des services >> essentiels (éducation, santé, administration, etc.) via des plateformes en >> ligne sécurisées et adaptées aux réalités locales. Cette initiative inclut >> le renforcement des capacités techniques, la promotion de l’inclusion >> numérique, et la garantie de la sécurité et de la résilience des systèmes >> numériques déployés. Elle contribuerait à réduire la fracture numérique et >> à améliorer la qualité de vie des populations africaines.* >> >> #Topic 4 : Advancing African Digital Identity in the Next gTLD Round: >> Overcoming Barriers and Leveraging Support Opportunities par Aziz Hilali >> >> *Analyzing the challenges faced by African applicants in the first gTLD >> round.* >> >> *Enhancing the impact of the Applicant Support Program (ASP) for African >> stakeholders.* >> >> *Leveraging new gTLDs to celebrate and amplify Africa's cultural and >> linguistic diversity online.* >> >> *Encouraging ICANN's support for African At-Large Structures (ALS) to >> actively raise awareness and promote the ASP.* >> >> #Topic 5 : Enhancing Cybersecurity Resilience in African Internet >> Infrastructure par SETH ADJEI GYIMAH >> >> *As the digital landscape in Africa continues to grow, so do the threats >> to its internet infrastructure. This session will focus on strategies to >> enhance cybersecurity resilience across the continent. We will discuss best >> practices, share success stories, and explore collaborative efforts to >> mitigate cyber threats.* >> >> #Topic 6 : DNS Blockchain a threat or opportunity for Africa par Chokri >> ben Romdhane >> >> *The DNS on Blockchain could be a considerable evolution of the DNS in >> our region; it would bring several advantages and new functionalities >> thanks to the Blockchain technology, which would benefit the development of >> the decentralized web but there are still no technologies and applications >> on which there is unanimous agreement.* >> >> Veuillez noter que ces propositions sont présentées telles que nous les >> avons reçues, sans traduction ni modification. >> >> Nous sommes maintenant à l’étape de vote ! C’est l’occasion de soutenir >> le sujet qui, selon vous, représente le mieux nos objectifs communs. Merci >> de bien vouloir voter pour votre sujet préféré avant le samedi 27 >> janvier, à 9h00 UTC. >> >> Le sujet qui recevra le plus grand nombre de votes sera choisi comme >> sujet de déclaration. >> >> Merci pour votre engagement constant et votre participation active. Votre >> contribution est essentielle, et nous attendons avec impatience vos votes. >> >> — >> >> Hervé Sètondji HOUNZANDJI >> >> Secrétaire AFRALO >> >> (On behalf of AFRALO Leadership Team) >> >> >> -- >> Hervé HOUNZANDJI >> _______________________________________________ >> AFRI-Discuss mailing list -- afri-discuss(a)icann.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to afri-discuss-leave(a)icann.org >> >> Homepage for the region: http://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#… >> _______________________________________________ >> 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. > > _______________________________________________ > AFRI-Discuss mailing list -- afri-discuss(a)icann.org > To unsubscribe send an email to afri-discuss-leave(a)icann.org > > 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#… > - - - - - > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Re: AFRI-Discuss Digest, Vol 215, Issue 57
by Emmanuel Oruk Jan. 26, 2025

Jan. 26, 2025

Hi all, I vote for topic 4. Best regards. Emmanuel Oruk ICANN81 Fellow. On Fri, Jan 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM <afri-discuss-request(a)icann.org> wrote: > Send AFRI-Discuss mailing list submissions to > afri-discuss(a)icann.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or > body 'help' to > afri-discuss-request(a)icann.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > afri-discuss-owner(a)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. Re: AfrICANN statement : Vote for Your Preferred Topic by January 27 > / Votez pour votre sujet préféré avant le 27 janvier > (Biaou Satournin DIMON) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Biaou Satournin DIMON <saturnindimon(a)gmail.com> > To: Bram Fudzulani <beatblam(a)hotmail.com> > Cc: "afri-discuss(a)icann.org" <afri-discuss(a)icann.org> > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:10:54 +0100 > Subject: [AFRI-Discuss] Re: AfrICANN statement : Vote for Your Preferred > Topic by January 27 / Votez pour votre sujet préféré avant le 27 janvier > > Hello all, > I vote for topic 4 > > On Fri, Jan 24, 2025, 1:07 PM Bram Fudzulani via AFRI-Discuss < > afri-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> I also vote topic 4 >> >> Thanks >> Bram >> >> Sent from my iPhone. iTypo. iSorry. >> >> On 24 Jan 2025, at 1:59 PM, Raïhanath GBADAMASSI via AFRI-Discuss < >> afri-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: >> >> >> Hello everyone. >> I vote for topic 4. >> Thank you. >> >> >> Cordialement. >> >> *-------- -------- -------* >> "*WHEN GOD SAY YES, NOBODY CAN SAY NO...*'' >> >> *Raïhanath B. Adjokè GBADAMASSI* >> Digital and Business Lawyer >> Founder and CEO NESS GATE (Digital Finance Agency) >> Twitter : GBADAMASSIRaha3 / Linkedin & Skype : Raihanath GBADAMASSI >> >> >> Le ven. 24 janv. 2025 à 11:07, Angelo Klanclounon via AFRI-Discuss < >> afri-discuss(a)icann.org> a écrit : >> >>> Bonjour à tous; >>> Je vote pour le sujet 4 >>> Merci beaucoup. >>> >>> *____* >>> *Angelo KLANCLOUNON* >>> *Expert en Communication Digitale & Gestion du Changement* >>> *Consultant, **Graphiste & Webdesigner* >>> *Phone*: (229) 97.28.09.44 >>> *Skype*: klanjo2001 >>> >>> >>> Le ven. 24 janv. 2025 à 09:07, Bukola Oronti via AFRI-Discuss < >>> afri-discuss(a)icann.org> a écrit : >>> >>>> I vote topic 4. >>>> >>>> Kind regards, >>>> Bukola. >>>> >>>> On 20 Jan 2025, at 11:25, Hervé Hounzandji via AFRI-Discuss < >>>> afri-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: >>>> >>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>>> English version >>>> *Dear AFRALO Community members,* >>>> We hope this email finds you in good health and high spirits. >>>> First and foremost, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to >>>> everyone who contributed to the call for topics. Your engagement and >>>> dedication are truly appreciated. >>>> Following the call, we have received six (6) proposals, listed below in >>>> the order of their submission: >>>> #Topic1 : L'utilisation de l'Internet par les élèves des collèges et >>>> lycées : conséquence et perspectives by Zakaria Issa Moustapha >>>> *Démontrer les conséquences de l'utilisation des réseaux sociaux par >>>> les élèves et propositions de pistes de solution.* >>>> #Topic2 : Advancing Africa's Internet Resilience: Strengthening DNS >>>> Infrastructure and Driving Regional Standards Adoption by Samwel >>>> Kariuki >>>> *The proposed joint Afralo-African statement focuses on strengthening >>>> Africa's DNS infrastructure, promoting DNSSEC, IPv6, TLS, and IDNs, and >>>> expanding root servers and IXPs. It emphasizes capacity building for DNS >>>> operators and ISPs and fosters public-private partnerships for >>>> cybersecurity. This aligns with ICANN’s priorities in Africa, aiming to >>>> build a secure, inclusive, and resilient Internet.* >>>> #Topic3 : Soutien à la digitalisation des services publics en Afrique >>>> by Aïssatou Ndiaye >>>> *Cette proposition vise à encourager ICANN à collaborer avec les >>>> gouvernements africains pour accélérer la digitalisation des services >>>> publics. L’objectif est de faciliter l’accès des citoyens à des services >>>> essentiels (éducation, santé, administration, etc.) via des plateformes en >>>> ligne sécurisées et adaptées aux réalités locales. Cette initiative inclut >>>> le renforcement des capacités techniques, la promotion de l’inclusion >>>> numérique, et la garantie de la sécurité et de la résilience des systèmes >>>> numériques déployés. Elle contribuerait à réduire la fracture numérique et >>>> à améliorer la qualité de vie des populations africaines.* >>>> #Topic4 : Advancing African Digital Identity in the Next gTLD Round: >>>> Overcoming Barriers and Leveraging Support Opportunities by Aziz Hilali >>>> *Analyzing the challenges faced by African applicants in the first gTLD >>>> round.* >>>> *Enhancing the impact of the Applicant Support Program (ASP) for >>>> African stakeholders.* >>>> *Leveraging new gTLDs to celebrate and amplify Africa's cultural and >>>> linguistic diversity online.* >>>> *Encouraging ICANN's support for African At-Large Structures (ALS) to >>>> actively raise awareness and promote the ASP.* >>>> >>>> #Topic5 : Enhancing Cybersecurity Resilience in African Internet >>>> Infrastructure by SETH ADJEI GYIMAH >>>> >>>> *As the digital landscape in Africa continues to grow, so do the >>>> threats to its internet infrastructure. This session will focus on >>>> strategies to enhance cybersecurity resilience across the continent. We >>>> will discuss best practices, share success stories, and explore >>>> collaborative efforts to mitigate cyber threats.* >>>> >>>> #Topic6 : DNS Blockchain a threat or opportunity for Africa by Chokri >>>> ben Romdhane >>>> >>>> *The DNS on Blockchain could be a considerable evolution of the DNS in >>>> our region; it would bring several advantages and new functionalities >>>> thanks to the Blockchain technology, which would benefit the development of >>>> the decentralized web but there are still no technologies and applications >>>> on which there is unanimous agreement.* >>>> >>>> Please note that the proposals are presented exactly as they were >>>> received, without any translations or modifications. >>>> We are now at the voting stage! This is your opportunity to show your >>>> support for the topic you feel best represents our collective goals. Please >>>> cast your vote for your preferred topic by Saturday, January 27, at >>>> 9:00 AM UTC. >>>> The topic with the highest number of votes will be selected as our >>>> statement topic. >>>> Thank you for your continued commitment and active participation. Your >>>> input is invaluable, and we look forward to your vote. >>>> — >>>> Herve Setondji HOUNZANDJI >>>> AFRALO Secretariat >>>> (On behalf of AFRALO Leadership Team) >>>> >>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>>> En français >>>> *Cher/Chère membre de la communauté d’AFRALO,* >>>> Nous espérons que ce message vous trouve en bonne santé et de bonne >>>> humeur. >>>> Tout d’abord, nous souhaitons exprimer notre profonde gratitude à >>>> toutes celles et à tous ceux qui ont participé à l’appel à propositions de >>>> sujets. Votre engagement et votre contribution sont inestimables. >>>> À la suite de cet appel, nous avons reçu six (6) propositions, listées >>>> ci-dessous par ordre de réception : >>>> #Topic1 : L'utilisation de l'Internet par les élèves des collèges et >>>> lycées : conséquence et perspectives par Zakaria Issa Moustapha >>>> *Démontrer les conséquences de l'utilisation des réseaux sociaux par >>>> les élèves et propositions de pistes de solution.* >>>> #Topic 2 : Advancing Africa's Internet Resilience: Strengthening DNS >>>> Infrastructure and Driving Regional Standards Adoption par Samwel >>>> Kariuki >>>> *The proposed joint Afralo-African statement focuses on strengthening >>>> Africa's DNS infrastructure, promoting DNSSEC, IPv6, TLS, and IDNs, and >>>> expanding root servers and IXPs. It emphasizes capacity building for DNS >>>> operators and ISPs and fosters public-private partnerships for >>>> cybersecurity. This aligns with ICANN’s priorities in Africa, aiming to >>>> build a secure, inclusive, and resilient Internet.* >>>> #Topic3 : Soutien à la digitalisation des services publics en Afrique >>>> par Aïssatou Ndiaye >>>> *Cette proposition vise à encourager ICANN à collaborer avec les >>>> gouvernements africains pour accélérer la digitalisation des services >>>> publics. L’objectif est de faciliter l’accès des citoyens à des services >>>> essentiels (éducation, santé, administration, etc.) via des plateformes en >>>> ligne sécurisées et adaptées aux réalités locales. Cette initiative inclut >>>> le renforcement des capacités techniques, la promotion de l’inclusion >>>> numérique, et la garantie de la sécurité et de la résilience des systèmes >>>> numériques déployés. Elle contribuerait à réduire la fracture numérique et >>>> à améliorer la qualité de vie des populations africaines.* >>>> #Topic 4 : Advancing African Digital Identity in the Next gTLD Round: >>>> Overcoming Barriers and Leveraging Support Opportunities par Aziz >>>> Hilali >>>> *Analyzing the challenges faced by African applicants in the first gTLD >>>> round.* >>>> *Enhancing the impact of the Applicant Support Program (ASP) for >>>> African stakeholders.* >>>> *Leveraging new gTLDs to celebrate and amplify Africa's cultural and >>>> linguistic diversity online.* >>>> *Encouraging ICANN's support for African At-Large Structures (ALS) to >>>> actively raise awareness and promote the ASP.* >>>> >>>> #Topic 5 : Enhancing Cybersecurity Resilience in African Internet >>>> Infrastructure par SETH ADJEI GYIMAH >>>> >>>> *As the digital landscape in Africa continues to grow, so do the >>>> threats to its internet infrastructure. This session will focus on >>>> strategies to enhance cybersecurity resilience across the continent. We >>>> will discuss best practices, share success stories, and explore >>>> collaborative efforts to mitigate cyber threats.* >>>> >>>> #Topic 6 : DNS Blockchain a threat or opportunity for Africa par Chokri >>>> ben Romdhane >>>> >>>> *The DNS on Blockchain could be a considerable evolution of the DNS in >>>> our region; it would bring several advantages and new functionalities >>>> thanks to the Blockchain technology, which would benefit the development of >>>> the decentralized web but there are still no technologies and applications >>>> on which there is unanimous agreement.* >>>> >>>> Veuillez noter que ces propositions sont présentées telles que nous les >>>> avons reçues, sans traduction ni modification. >>>> Nous sommes maintenant à l’étape de vote ! C’est l’occasion de >>>> soutenir le sujet qui, selon vous, représente le mieux nos objectifs >>>> communs. 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Meeting invitation: At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) call on Wednesday, 29 January 2025 at 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 24, 2025

Jan. 24, 2025

EN - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FRENCH AND SPANISH INTERPRETATION FR - INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES POUR LES PARTICIPANTS EN FRANCAIS ET ESPAGNOL ES - INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE PARA LOS PARTICIPANTES FRANCESES Y ESPAÑOLES Dear All, EN - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FRENCH AND SPANISH INTERPRETATION * To listen to interpretation for this meeting, please join Zoom using Computer Audio. * Choose the language you will listen to from the Language Interpretation menu in the Zoom toolbar. * Before speaking, ensure you have selected the language you will speak from in the interpretation menu. If for any reason, the audio you are listening to is silent, please select “unmute original audio”. FR - INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES POUR LES PARTICIPANTS EN FRANCAIS ET ESPAGNOL * Pour écouter l’interprétation de cette reunion, veuillez rejoindre Zoom en utilisant l’audio ordinateur/tablette/telephone portable. Choisissez la langue que vous écouterez dans le menu “Interprétation” linquistique de la barre d’outils Zoom. * Avant de parler, assurez-vous d'avoir sélectionné la langue dans laquelle vous parlerez dans le menu d'interprétation. Si, pour une raison quelconque, l'audio que vous écoutez est silencieux, veuillez sélectionner « réactiver l'audio original ». ES - INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE PARA LOS PARTICIPANTES FRANCESES Y ESPAÑOLES * Para escuchar la interpretación para esta reunión, únase a Zoom mediante Computer Audio * Elija el idioma que escucharà en el menu Interpretación de idiomas en la barra de herramientas de Zoom * Antes de hablar, asegúrese de haber seleccionado el idioma que hablará en el menú de interpretación. Si por algún motivo el audio que está escuchando está en silencio, seleccione "activar audio original". Dear All, The next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call has been scheduled for Wednesday, 29 January 2025 at 19:00 UTC for 90 mins, For other times: https://tinyurl.com/4rfta9fn The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/CgD1HQ Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 / Passcode: #CPWG2345* Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/jYDpB If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> 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>

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At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG)
by ICANN Policy Calendar Jan. 24, 2025

Jan. 24, 2025

EN - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FRENCH AND SPANISH INTERPRETATION FR - INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES POUR LES PARTICIPANTS EN FRANCAIS ET ESPAGNOL ES - INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE PARA LOS PARTICIPANTES FRANCESES Y ESPAÑOLES Dear All, EN - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FRENCH AND SPANISH INTERPRETATION * To listen to interpretation for this meeting, please join Zoom using Computer Audio. * Choose the language you will listen to from the Language Interpretation menu in the Zoom toolbar. * Before speaking, ensure you have selected the language you will speak from in the interpretation menu. If for any reason, the audio you are listening to is silent, please select “unmute original audio”. FR - INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES POUR LES PARTICIPANTS EN FRANCAIS ET ESPAGNOL * Pour écouter l’interprétation de cette reunion, veuillez rejoindre Zoom en utilisant l’audio ordinateur/tablette/telephone portable. Choisissez la langue que vous écouterez dans le menu “Interprétation” linquistique de la barre d’outils Zoom. * Avant de parler, assurez-vous d'avoir sélectionné la langue dans laquelle vous parlerez dans le menu d'interprétation. Si, pour une raison quelconque, l'audio que vous écoutez est silencieux, veuillez sélectionner « réactiver l'audio original ». ES - INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE PARA LOS PARTICIPANTES FRANCESES Y ESPAÑOLES * Para escuchar la interpretación para esta reunión, únase a Zoom mediante Computer Audio * Elija el idioma que escucharà en el menu Interpretación de idiomas en la barra de herramientas de Zoom * Antes de hablar, asegúrese de haber seleccionado el idioma que hablará en el menú de interpretación. Si por algún motivo el audio que está escuchando está en silencio, seleccione "activar audio original". Dear All, The next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call has been scheduled for Wednesday, 29 January 2025 at 19:00 UTC for 90 mins, For other times: https://tinyurl.com/4rfta9fn The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/CgD1HQ Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 / Passcode: #CPWG2345* Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/jYDpB If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> 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>

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Proposition de sujet
by Salyou Fanny Jan. 23, 2025

Jan. 23, 2025

Hello all, I vote *#Topic4 : Advancing African Digital Identity in the Next gTLD Round: Overcoming Barriers and Leveraging Support Opportunities* *Best Regards* *FANNY SALYOU* *Fellow Union Africaine en Gouvernance de l'INTERNET* *Fellow ICANN 76 CANCUN (MEXIQUE)* *Coordonnateur Pays FGI COTE D'IVOIRE* *Coordonnateur Pays ACSIS COTE D'IVOIRE* Membre du groupe de travail des Experts en Transmission Optique et Fibre Optique (SG15) & du groupe des Indicateurs et Statistiques TIC à l'UNION INTERNATIONALE DES TELECOMMUNICATIONS (UIT) à GENEVE en SUISSE. *Cél:+225 0708798580 (Whats'App)* * +225 0506122121* * +225 0103020122* *Tél:+225 2720345208* *Dom:+225 2723485534* *Email:salyoufanny@gmail.com <salyoufanny(a)gmail.com>* * salyou.fanny(a)orange.com <salyou.fanny(a)orange.com>* *s.fanny(a)fgi.ci <s.fanny(a)fgi.ci>*

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Re: AFRI-Discuss Digest, Vol 215, Issue 24
by Keolebogile Rantsetse Jan. 23, 2025

Jan. 23, 2025

Greetings I vote for Topic number 5, Enhancing Cybersecurity Resilience in African Internet Infrastructure. Kind regards Keolebogile Rantsetse On Monday, January 20, 2025 at 01:59:55 PM GMT+2, afri-discuss-request(a)icann.org <afri-discuss-request(a)icann.org> wrote: Send AFRI-Discuss mailing list submissions to afri-discuss(a)icann.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to afri-discuss-request(a)icann.org You can reach the person managing the list at afri-discuss-owner(a)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. Re: AfrICANN statement : Vote for Your Preferred Topic by January 27 / Votez pour votre sujet préféré avant le 27 janvier (Abdul-Rafiu Fuseini) I will vote for topic 5 and here are my reasons. I strongly believe that "Enhancing Cybersecurity Resilience in African Internet Infrastructure" is a critical topic that deserves attention. With over 500 million internet users in Africa, the continent has witnessed rapid internet growth, bringing new opportunities but also exposing it to escalating cyber threats. African countries are often vulnerable to cyber attacks due to inadequate cybersecurity measures, which can have severe consequences, including financial losses, compromised sensitive data, and disruption of critical infrastructure. The economic impacts of cybercrime are devastating, with the African Union estimating an annual loss of $4 billion. Furthermore, many African countries face challenges in developing and implementing effective cybersecurity strategies, including limited expertise, inadequate infrastructure, and insufficient funding. This vulnerability not only affects individual countries but also has regional and global implications, as a secure African internet infrastructure is essential for a safer global cyberspace. Investing in cybersecurity can drive economic growth, create jobs, and foster innovation in Africa. A robust cybersecurity ecosystem can attract investments, boost confidence in African digital economies, and contribute to the continent's economic development. Therefore, it is imperative that we prioritize enhancing cybersecurity resilience in African internet infrastructure to ensure a safer, more secure, and prosperous digital future for the continent. On Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 11:54 AM Mutegeki Cliff via AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: Thank you so much Hervé. I vote for Topic 4. | Mutegeki Cliff Agaba | | Digital Adoption Consultant Internet Society MidCareer Fellow, Member Internet Society, AFRALO, ICANN, UASG and IGF - WGWSP | | | | +256 701 800 679 | | +256 776 800 679 | | | | www.mutegekicliff.com | | | On Mon, 20 Jan 2025 at 13:53, Tijani via AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: Thank you so much Hervé. Among the proposed topics, the one that is currently worked on in ICANN is Topic 4. I do support it, perhaps with a small tweak to make it clearer: “New gTLD round: Overcoming Barriers for African applicants and Leveraging Support Opportunities”. Tijani De : Hervé Hounzandji via AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss(a)icann.org> Répondre à : Hervé Hounzandji <herve.hounzandji(a)gmail.com> Date : lundi 20 janvier 2025 à 11:25 À : <afri-discuss(a)icann.org> Objet : [AFRI-Discuss] AfrICANN statement : Vote for Your Preferred Topic by January 27 / Votez pour votre sujet préféré avant le 27 janvier ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ English version Dear AFRALO Community members, We hope this email finds you in good health and high spirits. First and foremost, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the call for topics. Your engagement and dedication are truly appreciated. Following the call, we have received six (6) proposals, listed below in the order of their submission: #Topic1 : L'utilisation de l'Internet par les élèves des collèges et lycées : conséquence et perspectives by Zakaria Issa Moustapha Démontrer les conséquences de l'utilisation des réseaux sociaux par les élèves et propositions de pistes de solution. #Topic2 : Advancing Africa's Internet Resilience: Strengthening DNS Infrastructure and Driving Regional Standards Adoption by Samwel Kariuki The proposed joint Afralo-African statement focuses on strengthening Africa's DNS infrastructure, promoting DNSSEC, IPv6, TLS, and IDNs, and expanding root servers and IXPs. It emphasizes capacity building for DNS operators and ISPs and fosters public-private partnerships for cybersecurity. This aligns with ICANN’s priorities in Africa, aiming to build a secure, inclusive, and resilient Internet. #Topic3 : Soutien à la digitalisation des services publics en Afrique by Aïssatou Ndiaye Cette proposition vise à encourager ICANN à collaborer avec les gouvernements africains pour accélérer la digitalisation des services publics. L’objectif est de faciliter l’accès des citoyens à des services essentiels (éducation, santé, administration, etc.) via des plateformes en ligne sécurisées et adaptées aux réalités locales. Cette initiative inclut le renforcement des capacités techniques, la promotion de l’inclusion numérique, et la garantie de la sécurité et de la résilience des systèmes numériques déployés. Elle contribuerait à réduire la fracture numérique et à améliorer la qualité de vie des populations africaines. #Topic4 : Advancing African Digital Identity in the Next gTLD Round: Overcoming Barriers and Leveraging Support Opportunities by Aziz Hilali Analyzing the challenges faced by African applicants in the first gTLD round. Enhancing the impact of the Applicant Support Program (ASP) for African stakeholders. Leveraging new gTLDs to celebrate and amplify Africa's cultural and linguistic diversity online. Encouraging ICANN's support for African At-Large Structures (ALS) to actively raise awareness and promote the ASP. #Topic5 : Enhancing Cybersecurity Resilience in African Internet Infrastructure by SETH ADJEI GYIMAH As the digital landscape in Africa continues to grow, so do the threats to its internet infrastructure. This session will focus on strategies to enhance cybersecurity resilience across the continent. We will discuss best practices, share success stories, and explore collaborative efforts to mitigate cyber threats. #Topic6 : DNS Blockchain a threat or opportunity for Africa by Chokri ben Romdhane The DNS on Blockchain could be a considerable evolution of the DNS in our region; it would bring several advantages and new functionalities thanks to the Blockchain technology, which would benefit the development of the decentralized web but there are still no technologies and applications on which there is unanimous agreement. Please note that the proposals are presented exactly as they were received, without any translations or modifications. We are now at the voting stage! This is your opportunity to show your support for the topic you feel best represents our collective goals. Please cast your vote for your preferred topic by Saturday, January 27, at 9:00 AM UTC. The topic with the highest number of votes will be selected as our statement topic. Thank you for your continued commitment and active participation. Your input is invaluable, and we look forward to your vote. — Herve Setondji HOUNZANDJI AFRALO Secretariat (On behalf of AFRALO Leadership Team) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ En français Cher/Chère membre de la communauté d’AFRALO, Nous espérons que ce message vous trouve en bonne santé et de bonne humeur. Tout d’abord, nous souhaitons exprimer notre profonde gratitude à toutes celles et à tous ceux qui ont participé à l’appel à propositions de sujets. Votre engagement et votre contribution sont inestimables. À la suite de cet appel, nous avons reçu six (6) propositions, listées ci-dessous par ordre de réception : #Topic1 : L'utilisation de l'Internet par les élèves des collèges et lycées : conséquence et perspectives par Zakaria Issa Moustapha Démontrer les conséquences de l'utilisation des réseaux sociaux par les élèves et propositions de pistes de solution. #Topic 2 : Advancing Africa's Internet Resilience: Strengthening DNS Infrastructure and Driving Regional Standards Adoption par Samwel Kariuki The proposed joint Afralo-African statement focuses on strengthening Africa's DNS infrastructure, promoting DNSSEC, IPv6, TLS, and IDNs, and expanding root servers and IXPs. It emphasizes capacity building for DNS operators and ISPs and fosters public-private partnerships for cybersecurity. This aligns with ICANN’s priorities in Africa, aiming to build a secure, inclusive, and resilient Internet. #Topic3 : Soutien à la digitalisation des services publics en Afrique par Aïssatou Ndiaye Cette proposition vise à encourager ICANN à collaborer avec les gouvernements africains pour accélérer la digitalisation des services publics. L’objectif est de faciliter l’accès des citoyens à des services essentiels (éducation, santé, administration, etc.) via des plateformes en ligne sécurisées et adaptées aux réalités locales. Cette initiative inclut le renforcement des capacités techniques, la promotion de l’inclusion numérique, et la garantie de la sécurité et de la résilience des systèmes numériques déployés. Elle contribuerait à réduire la fracture numérique et à améliorer la qualité de vie des populations africaines. #Topic 4 : Advancing African Digital Identity in the Next gTLD Round: Overcoming Barriers and Leveraging Support Opportunities par Aziz Hilali Analyzing the challenges faced by African applicants in the first gTLD round. Enhancing the impact of the Applicant Support Program (ASP) for African stakeholders. Leveraging new gTLDs to celebrate and amplify Africa's cultural and linguistic diversity online. Encouraging ICANN's support for African At-Large Structures (ALS) to actively raise awareness and promote the ASP. #Topic 5 : Enhancing Cybersecurity Resilience in African Internet Infrastructure par SETH ADJEI GYIMAH As the digital landscape in Africa continues to grow, so do the threats to its internet infrastructure. This session will focus on strategies to enhance cybersecurity resilience across the continent. We will discuss best practices, share success stories, and explore collaborative efforts to mitigate cyber threats. #Topic 6 : DNS Blockchain a threat or opportunity for Africa par Chokri ben Romdhane The DNS on Blockchain could be a considerable evolution of the DNS in our region; it would bring several advantages and new functionalities thanks to the Blockchain technology, which would benefit the development of the decentralized web but there are still no technologies and applications on which there is unanimous agreement. Veuillez noter que ces propositions sont présentées telles que nous les avons reçues, sans traduction ni modification. Nous sommes maintenant à l’étape de vote ! C’est l’occasion de soutenir le sujet qui, selon vous, représente le mieux nos objectifs communs. Merci de bien vouloir voter pour votre sujet préféré avant le samedi 27 janvier, à 9h00 UTC. Le sujet qui recevra le plus grand nombre de votes sera choisi comme sujet de déclaration. Merci pour votre engagement constant et votre participation active. Votre contribution est essentielle, et nous attendons avec impatience vos votes. — Hervé Sètondji HOUNZANDJI Secrétaire AFRALO (On behalf of AFRALO Leadership Team) -- Hervé HOUNZANDJI _______________________________________________ AFRI-Discuss mailing list -- afri-discuss(a)icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to afri-discuss-leave(a)icann.org Homepage for the region: http://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#… _______________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________ AFRI-Discuss mailing list -- afri-discuss(a)icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to afri-discuss-leave(a)icann.org Homepage for the region: http://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#… _______________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________ AFRI-Discuss mailing list -- afri-discuss(a)icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to afri-discuss-leave(a)icann.org Homepage for the region: http://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#… _______________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________ AFRI-Discuss mailing list -- afri-discuss(a)icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to afri-discuss-leave(a)icann.org 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#… - - - - - _______________________________________________ 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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FW: 4-minute REMINDER: Meeting invitation: At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call on Wednesday, 22 January 2025 at 14:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 22, 2025

Jan. 22, 2025

Good day all! A kind reminder, CPWG begins soon, Wednesday, 22 January 2025 at 14:00 UTC for 90 mins. EN - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FRENCH AND SPANISH INTERPRETATION FR - INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES POUR LES PARTICIPANTS EN FRANCAIS ET ESPAGNOL ES - INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE PARA LOS PARTICIPANTES FRANCESES Y ESPAÑOLES Dear All, EN - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FRENCH AND SPANISH INTERPRETATION * To listen to interpretation for this meeting, please join Zoom using Computer Audio. * Choose the language you will listen to from the Language Interpretation menu in the Zoom toolbar. * Before speaking, ensure you have selected the language you will speak from in the interpretation menu. If for any reason, the audio you are listening to is silent, please select “unmute original audio”. FR - INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES POUR LES PARTICIPANTS EN FRANCAIS ET ESPAGNOL * Pour écouter l’interprétation de cette reunion, veuillez rejoindre Zoom en utilisant l’audio ordinateur/tablette/telephone portable. Choisissez la langue que vous écouterez dans le menu “Interprétation” linquistique de la barre d’outils Zoom. * Avant de parler, assurez-vous d'avoir sélectionné la langue dans laquelle vous parlerez dans le menu d'interprétation. Si, pour une raison quelconque, l'audio que vous écoutez est silencieux, veuillez sélectionner « réactiver l'audio original ». ES - INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE PARA LOS PARTICIPANTES FRANCESES Y ESPAÑOLES * Para escuchar la interpretación para esta reunión, únase a Zoom mediante Computer Audio * Elija el idioma que escucharà en el menu Interpretación de idiomas en la barra de herramientas de Zoom * Antes de hablar, asegúrese de haber seleccionado el idioma que hablará en el menú de interpretación. Si por algún motivo el audio que está escuchando está en silencio, seleccione "activar audio original". Dear All, The next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call has been scheduled for Wednesday, 22 January 2025 at 14:00 UTC for 90 mins, For other times: https://tinyurl.com/22wm8x5a The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/F4BIHQ Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 / Passcode: #CPWG2345* Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/jYDpB If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> 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> Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM To: CPWG <cpwg(a)icann.org>, "afri-discuss(a)icann.org" <afri-discuss(a)icann.org>, "apac-discuss(a)icann.org" <apac-discuss(a)icann.org>, "euro-discuss(a)icann.org" <euro-discuss(a)icann.org>, LAC-Discuss-en <lac-discuss-en(a)icann.org>, "na-discuss(a)icann.org" <na-discuss(a)icann.org> Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: Meeting invitation: At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call on Wednesday, 22 January 2025 at 14:00 UTC EN - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FRENCH AND SPANISH INTERPRETATION FR - INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES POUR LES PARTICIPANTS EN FRANCAIS ET ESPAGNOL ES - INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE PARA LOS PARTICIPANTES FRANCESES Y ESPAÑOLES Dear All, EN - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FRENCH AND SPANISH INTERPRETATION * To listen to interpretation for this meeting, please join Zoom using Computer Audio. * Choose the language you will listen to from the Language Interpretation menu in the Zoom toolbar. * Before speaking, ensure you have selected the language you will speak from in the interpretation menu. If for any reason, the audio you are listening to is silent, please select “unmute original audio”. FR - INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES POUR LES PARTICIPANTS EN FRANCAIS ET ESPAGNOL * Pour écouter l’interprétation de cette reunion, veuillez rejoindre Zoom en utilisant l’audio ordinateur/tablette/telephone portable. Choisissez la langue que vous écouterez dans le menu “Interprétation” linquistique de la barre d’outils Zoom. * Avant de parler, assurez-vous d'avoir sélectionné la langue dans laquelle vous parlerez dans le menu d'interprétation. Si, pour une raison quelconque, l'audio que vous écoutez est silencieux, veuillez sélectionner « réactiver l'audio original ». ES - INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE PARA LOS PARTICIPANTES FRANCESES Y ESPAÑOLES * Para escuchar la interpretación para esta reunión, únase a Zoom mediante Computer Audio * Elija el idioma que escucharà en el menu Interpretación de idiomas en la barra de herramientas de Zoom * Antes de hablar, asegúrese de haber seleccionado el idioma que hablará en el menú de interpretación. Si por algún motivo el audio que está escuchando está en silencio, seleccione "activar audio original". Dear All, The next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call has been scheduled for Wednesday, 22 January 2025 at 14:00 UTC for 90 mins, For other times: https://tinyurl.com/22wm8x5a The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/F4BIHQ Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 / Passcode: #CPWG2345* Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/jYDpB If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> 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>

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AFRALO NEWSLETTER FOURTH VOLUME 2024- QUATRIEME AFRALO NEWSLETTER VOLUME 2024
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 20, 2025

Jan. 20, 2025

Dear AFRALO members, Please find attached the fourth AFRALO Newsletter of 2024. This provides a brief update for the period of October – December 2024. Please note all Newsletters are posted on the wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/AFRALO/AFRALO+Newsletter+Archives Thank you to all those who contributed. Happy Reading ! *********************************************************************** Chers membres d'AFRALO, Veuillez trouver ci-joint la la quatrième Newsletter AFRALO de 2024. Ceci fournit une brève mise à jour pour la période d’ Octobre – Décembre 2024. Veuillez noter que toutes les newsletters sont publiées sur le wiki : https://community.icann.org/display/AFRALO/AFRALO+Newsletter+Archives Merci à tous ceux qui ont contribué. Bonne lecture ! 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> [signature_2526831654]

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At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) **REMINDER**
by ICANN Policy Calendar Jan. 17, 2025

Jan. 17, 2025

EN - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FRENCH AND SPANISH INTERPRETATION FR - INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES POUR LES PARTICIPANTS EN FRANCAIS ET ESPAGNOL ES - INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE PARA LOS PARTICIPANTES FRANCESES Y ESPAÑOLES Dear All, EN - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FRENCH AND SPANISH INTERPRETATION * To listen to interpretation for this meeting, please join Zoom using Computer Audio. * Choose the language you will listen to from the Language Interpretation menu in the Zoom toolbar. * Before speaking, ensure you have selected the language you will speak from in the interpretation menu. If for any reason, the audio you are listening to is silent, please select “unmute original audio”. FR - INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES POUR LES PARTICIPANTS EN FRANCAIS ET ESPAGNOL * Pour écouter l’interprétation de cette reunion, veuillez rejoindre Zoom en utilisant l’audio ordinateur/tablette/telephone portable. Choisissez la langue que vous écouterez dans le menu “Interprétation” linquistique de la barre d’outils Zoom. * Avant de parler, assurez-vous d'avoir sélectionné la langue dans laquelle vous parlerez dans le menu d'interprétation. Si, pour une raison quelconque, l'audio que vous écoutez est silencieux, veuillez sélectionner « réactiver l'audio original ». ES - INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE PARA LOS PARTICIPANTES FRANCESES Y ESPAÑOLES * Para escuchar la interpretación para esta reunión, únase a Zoom mediante Computer Audio * Elija el idioma que escucharà en el menu Interpretación de idiomas en la barra de herramientas de Zoom * Antes de hablar, asegúrese de haber seleccionado el idioma que hablará en el menú de interpretación. Si por algún motivo el audio que está escuchando está en silencio, seleccione "activar audio original". Dear All, The next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call has been scheduled for Wednesday, 22 January 2025 at 14:00 UTC for 90 mins, For other times: https://tinyurl.com/22wm8x5a The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/F4BIHQ Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 / Passcode: #CPWG2345* Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/jYDpB If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> 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>

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