February 2025 - AFRI-Discuss

Draft AFRALO Capacity Building and Fellows Network Charter
by Amina Ramallan Aug. 12, 2025

Aug. 12, 2025

Dear AFRALO, Following the AFRALO monthly meeting that held yesterday, February 5th 2024, please see below link to the draft charter for the AFRALO Capacity Building and Fellows Network for review and comments. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bTDQZdolbx5et_d-pnrxcWL32Ywq7km6WYwBcWG… The draft charter is also uploaded on the AFRALO page via https://community.icann.org/display/AFRALO/AFRALO+Capacity+Building+and+Fel… Please make comments by February 13th to enable next steps. Best Regards, <https://ncc.gov.ng/>[cid:ncc_logo-copy_6aa81ce9-9e8c-488b-a2db-482017d2a1fd.png]<https://ncc.gov.ng/> Amina Ramallan Deputy Manager New Media & Information Security Department M: +2347065407617 | E: aramallan(a)ncc.gov.ng Plot 423, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria www.ncc.gov.ng<https://ncc.gov.ng/> [cid:linkedin_8e0ba6b9-99ae-4ebf-b9d0-53835b7538c9.png]<https://ng.linkedin.com/company/nigerian-communications-commission> [cid:x_550d67f5-fa56-417f-865b-f304f1136b92.png] <https://twitter.com/NgComCommission?t=uTyEuurpxom4lflEsG8CkQ&amp> [cid:facebook_986e3144-15d9-44bc-9e0a-6c06daf65c87.png] <https://www.facebook.com/nigerian.communications.commission> [cid:youtube_5824a649-549f-4a8c-b08f-63acd04c6211.png] <https://www.youtube.com/user/NgComCommission> [cid:instagram_a6c71a80-3ba5-4635-ba10-546007adcf57.png] <https://www.instagram.com/ngcomcommission/> DISCLAIMER: The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. Go Paperless ......Print only if necessary

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INFO: Blog by Russ Weinstein on ICANN82 and Upgrades to the ICANN Community Wiki
by Heidi Ullrich Feb. 27, 2025

Feb. 27, 2025

Dear All, Please see the recent blog by Russ Weinstein, SVP for Policy Development Support, that provides a preview of ICANN82 and announces upgrades to the ICANN Community wiki at: https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/a-preview-of-icann82-and-upgrades-to…. Kind regards, Heidi Heidi Ullrich, PhD VP, Policy Development & At-Large Relations Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 310 437 3956 Fax: +1 310 823 8649 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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Meeting invitation: At-Large briefing session: Informed Consensus: An Approach to At-Large Position Development on Tuesday, 04 March 2025 at 14:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 26, 2025

Feb. 26, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92417792774?pwd=MXSb1F5JMasXJbQm5OhTywc8ggKvCZ.1 Dear All, There will be an At-Large briefing session: Informed Consensus: An Approach to At-Large Position Development call scheduled for Tuesday, 04 March 2025 at 14:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/4vr2ftv5 The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/A4AMIg ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92417792774?pwd=MXSb1F5JMasXJbQm5OhTywc8ggKvCZ.1 Password: At-Large02 ***Please note, there will NOT be interpretation*** Zoom Dial-in Numbers: https://zoom.us/u/ayXQGOHVG 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 briefing session: Informed Consensus: An Approach to At-Large Position Development
by ICANN Policy Calendar Feb. 26, 2025

Feb. 26, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92417792774?pwd=MXSb1F5JMasXJbQm5OhTywc8ggKvCZ.1 Dear All, There will be an At-Large briefing session: Informed Consensus: An Approach to At-Large Position Development call scheduled for Tuesday, 04 March 2025 at 14:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/4vr2ftv5 The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/A4AMIg ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92417792774?pwd=MXSb1F5JMasXJbQm5OhTywc8ggKvCZ.1 Password: At-Large02 ***Please note, there will NOT be interpretation*** Zoom Dial-in Numbers: https://zoom.us/u/ayXQGOHVG 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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Meeting invitation: At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) call on Wednesday, 26 February 2025 at 19:30 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 26, 2025

Feb. 26, 2025

Dear All, The next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call has been scheduled for Wednesday, 26 February 2025 at 19:30 UTC for 60 mins, Please note there will NOT be interpretation due to ICANN82 Prep week. For other times:https://tinyurl.com/2p5n4jv4 The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/AYCTIQ 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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Re: AFRI-Discuss Digest, Vol 215, Issue 139
by Chokri Ben Romdhane Feb. 25, 2025

Feb. 25, 2025

Thank you, Herve, for the great job. Please find below some comments: - I think that the draft is too long to be a statement , - Recognising ICANN efforts in my opinion is supeflux! - The Key strategies mentioned in the Draft are related to the development of Strategic (regional) plan and not specifics(or in relation with ) to the New gTLD program! I suggest to review those points and to focalise on the New Gtld Program. Friendly regards Chokri On Mon, Feb 24, 2025 at 1:00 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: Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN Meeting - First draft - call for your > feedback > (hadia Elminiawi) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: hadia Elminiawi <helminiawi(a)gmail.com> > To: omar(a)isoc.ly > Cc: afri-discuss(a)icann.org > Bcc: > Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2025 17:13:58 +0200 > Subject: [AFRI-Discuss] Re: Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN Meeting - First draft - > call for your feedback > Thank Omar, could you please add your comments to the statement directly. > > Thanks again > Hadia Elminiawi > AFRALO Chair > > On Thu, 20 Feb 2025 at 19:22, omar--- via AFRI-Discuss < > afri-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: > >> Dear Herve >> Hope this finds you well >> >> This is my two cent to enhance the statement >> >> 1. Highlighting Success Stories: >> >> It is crucial to showcase successful African gTLD initiatives, >> such as .africa, to inspire potential applicants >> and demonstrate the tangible benefits of participating in the gTLD program. >> >> 1. Creating a Support Network: >> >> Establishing a network of mentors who have successfully >> navigated the gTLD application process can provide invaluable >> guidance and support to prospective applicants. >> >> Best >> >> Omar >> >> >> On 2025-02-16 22:44, Hervé Hounzandji via AFRI-Discuss wrote: >> >> Dear AFRALO Community Members, >> >> I hope this message finds you well. >> >> On behalf of the drafting team, I am pleased to share the first draft of >> our ICANN 82 statement for the Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN Meeting with you. You >> can access the draft here : >> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GdMQ5lauPQZPiaQWoQH6aCu8VCC0R8vq/edit >> >> >> As a valued member of the AFRALO community, we invite you to review the >> draft and provide your feedback. Your insights and suggestions are crucial >> in shaping our collective voice and ensuring that our statement accurately >> reflects the views and priorities of our community. >> >> Please submit your feedback by *Friday, February 21, at 23:59 UTC*. Your >> timely input will help us finalize the statement and prepare for a >> productive and impactful meeting. >> >> Thank you for your continued commitment and active participation in our >> community. We look forward to hearing from you. >> >> Best regards, >> >> — >> Herve Setondji HOUNZANDJI >> AFRALO Secretariat >> (On behalf of AFRALO Leadership Team) >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------- En >> français >> >> Chers membres de la communauté AFRALO, >> >> J'espère que ce message vous trouve en bonne santé. >> >> Au nom de l'équipe de rédaction, je suis ravi de partager avec vous le >> premier draft de notre déclaration pour l'ICANN 82 lors de la Réunion >> conjointe AFRALO-AfrICANN. Vous pouvez accéder au projet ici : >> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GdMQ5lauPQZPiaQWoQH6aCu8VCC0R8vq/edit >> >> >> En tant que membre précieux de la communauté AFRALO, nous vous invitons à >> examiner le projet et à fournir vos commentaires. Vos idées et suggestions >> sont essentielles pour façonner notre voix collective et garantir que notre >> déclaration reflète fidèlement les vues et les priorités de notre >> communauté. >> >> Veuillez soumettre vos commentaires avant le *vendredi 21 février à >> 23h59 UTC*. Votre retour rapide nous aidera à finaliser la déclaration >> et à nous préparer pour une réunion productive et impactante. >> Merci pour votre engagement continu et votre participation active dans >> notre communauté. Nous avons hâte de vous lire. >> >> PS : *Chers amis francophones, pour des raisons pratiques et avec toutes >> mes sincères excuses, j'ai choisi de ne pas vous proposer de version >> française afin que chacun puisse donner son avis sur une même version. >> Toutefois, une version française sera disponible pour la version finale. >> Merci pour votre compréhension*. >> >> Cordialement, >> >> — >> Hervé Setondji HOUNZANDJI >> Secrétaire AFRALO >> (Au nom de l'équipe des Leaders d'AFRALO) >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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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Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN Meeting - First draft - call for your feedback
by Hervé Hounzandji Feb. 23, 2025

Feb. 23, 2025

Dear AFRALO Community Members, I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of the drafting team, I am pleased to share the first draft of our ICANN 82 statement for the Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN Meeting with you. You can access the draft here : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GdMQ5lauPQZPiaQWoQH6aCu8VCC0R8vq/edit As a valued member of the AFRALO community, we invite you to review the draft and provide your feedback. Your insights and suggestions are crucial in shaping our collective voice and ensuring that our statement accurately reflects the views and priorities of our community. Please submit your feedback by *Friday, February 21, at 23:59 UTC*. Your timely input will help us finalize the statement and prepare for a productive and impactful meeting. Thank you for your continued commitment and active participation in our community. We look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, — Herve Setondji HOUNZANDJI AFRALO Secretariat (On behalf of AFRALO Leadership Team) ------------------------------------------------------------------- En français Chers membres de la communauté AFRALO, J'espère que ce message vous trouve en bonne santé. Au nom de l'équipe de rédaction, je suis ravi de partager avec vous le premier draft de notre déclaration pour l'ICANN 82 lors de la Réunion conjointe AFRALO-AfrICANN. Vous pouvez accéder au projet ici : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GdMQ5lauPQZPiaQWoQH6aCu8VCC0R8vq/edit En tant que membre précieux de la communauté AFRALO, nous vous invitons à examiner le projet et à fournir vos commentaires. Vos idées et suggestions sont essentielles pour façonner notre voix collective et garantir que notre déclaration reflète fidèlement les vues et les priorités de notre communauté. Veuillez soumettre vos commentaires avant le *vendredi 21 février à 23h59 UTC*. Votre retour rapide nous aidera à finaliser la déclaration et à nous préparer pour une réunion productive et impactante. Merci pour votre engagement continu et votre participation active dans notre communauté. Nous avons hâte de vous lire. PS : *Chers amis francophones, pour des raisons pratiques et avec toutes mes sincères excuses, j'ai choisi de ne pas vous proposer de version française afin que chacun puisse donner son avis sur une même version. Toutefois, une version française sera disponible pour la version finale. Merci pour votre compréhension*. Cordialement, — Hervé Setondji HOUNZANDJI Secrétaire AFRALO (Au nom de l’équipe des Leaders d’AFRALO)

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Call for Speakers and/or Moderators - Zambia Youth IGF Series
by levy syanseke Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

Dear Colleagues, I hope this email finds you well. We (Zambia Youth IGF) are organizing a series of youth-focused webinars on Internet Governance and invite you to contribute as a speaker/moderator. Your expertise would be invaluable in empowering our youth community. If this is something you could help with, please complete this short form (5-7 minutes): https://forms.gle/iRhEDFNT3SAEgier9 <https://forms.gle/finkaqW1Yf4TVCcbA> Or if you know someone in your networks who could volunteer as a speaker/moderator, kindly share this. We welcome diverse expertise in Internet Governance. The webinars will be live (limited participants) and later available on YouTube. Thank you for your consideration. Regards [image: Call for Speakers.jpg] Levy Syanseke Media Studies Tutor | Ramah Designs <https://web.facebook.com/ramahdesigns/> - Founder Internet Society Zambia Chapter <https://isoczambia.org> - Founding president Youth IGF Movement <https://youthigf.com/>- Community Coordinator +260 978 210 494 <+260+978+210+494> lsyanseke(a)gmail.com <https://ramahdesigns.business.site/> God Loves You!

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#Mailing List #Removal Issue
by Abdalmonem Tharwat Galila Feb. 19, 2025

Feb. 19, 2025

Hello, Kindly advice why I am removed from the mailing list ! Thanks a lot. All the Best, Abdalmonem Tharwat Galila Director , Numbering Planning, Market Governance Sector. EX : MCIT , IBM, Java Innovations [NTRA Logo 2016] National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: 1365523405_telephone] Office Tel.: +2 02 35341582<tel:02%2035341582> - +2 02 35341300<tel:02%2035341300> [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Mobile] Mobile: +2 010 00049068<tel:010%2000049068> [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: ICON] Fax : +2 02 35370537<tel:02%2035370537> [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: oNLINE] Website : http:\\www.mcit.gov.eg<http://www.mcit.gov.eg/> : http:\\www.tra.gov.eg<http://www.mcit.gov.eg/> [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: 1365523294_email] E-mail : agalila(a)mcit.gov.eg<mailto:agalila@mcit.gov.eg> : atharwat(a)tra.gov.eg<mailto:atharwat@tra.gov.eg> [Description: 1447802547_skype] Skype : abdalmonem.galila [Description: static_qr_code_without_logo] [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: 1365523469_error]DISCLAIMER This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify your system support manager. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) . Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The NTRA accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. [Untitled2]SAVE A TREE! Please Don't Print This E-Mail Unless You Really Need To

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**Register ** At-Large briefing session on the New gTLD Program: Next Round call on Wednesday, 19 February 2025 at 17:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 18, 2025

Feb. 18, 2025

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