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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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ICANN Seeks Feedback on FY26–30 Africa Regional Plan
by Yaovi Atohoun July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

Dear all, The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers organization (ICANN org) is soliciting community input on the regional activities and desired outcomes defined in the Draft FY26–30 Africa Regional Plan. For more information, and to participate in the proceeding, please visit this webpage<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/africa-regional-plan-for…>. The submission closing date is Friday, 6 June 2025 Thanks -- Yaovi Atohoun Director Stakeholder Engagement & Operations for Africa – ICANN www.icann.org

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Meeting invitation: AFRALO Monthly call on Wednesday, 02 July 2025 at 18:30 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 29, 2025

June 29, 2025

Dear All, The next AFRALO Monthly Call has been scheduled to Wednesday, 02 July 2025 at 18:30 UTC for 90 mins, For other times: https://tinyurl.com/yj99xdde The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYBzEQ Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94056201525?pwd=uZ5P57XN4LuaBjgy27NbawY4ATqbqa.1 Password: AFRA02JUL* Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN 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 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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Reminder - THURSDAY - ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Thursday, 29 May 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

WITH ARABIC INTERPRETATION Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: Registration Link https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mR…> Interpretation (integrated via zoom) , English, Español, Français عربي Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our fourth Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Laying the Groundwork: Internet Infrastructure and Multistakeholder Governance in MENA, scheduled on Thursday, 29 May 2025, at 16:00 UTC. This session will focus on the evolving multistakeholder approach and infrastructure governance in the MENA Region, an especially timely topic given the current geopolitical context. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/4n7m3w5x [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/4n7m3w5x__;!!PtGJab4!_gdxnC2…> Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/YQCjEQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/YQC…> Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w#/registration [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mR…> These briefing sessions will be held monthly and provide a valuable platform to discuss key regulatory and geopolitical developments and foster collaboration across regions. 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!_eShJaTTg…> 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!_eS…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_eS…>

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Call for EOIs for ALAC Member on the Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group - Deadline: 13 June 2025
by Heidi Ullrich May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, Chair of the ALAC, this is a call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the position of ALAC Member on the Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group. EOIs should be sent to At-Large staff by Friday, 13 June 2025 at 23:59 UTC. The 2025 ALAC Appointee Selection Committee (AASC) will review all EoIs for the position of ALAC Member on the Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group. At-Large staff will send the name of the selected Member to the relevant staff by the deadline of 25 June 2025. Details of the Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group scope of work, required expertise for members, and work plan are noted below. ** ICANN is inviting the At-Large Advisory Committee, Country Code Names Supporting Organization, Governmental Advisory Committee, Generic Names Supporting Organization, and Security and Stability Advisory Committee to each submit one nomination by 25 June 2025. In addition, the ICANN President and CEO will invite a chair and up to six experts to join. Scope of Work The expert working group will propose guidelines for ICANN's work on UA adoption based on input from targeted stakeholders, including: * Big Tech and Open-Source Organizations: Update applications and services to support UA. * Tech Developers and System Administrators: Ensure existing and new software applications support UA and Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs). * Domain Name System (DNS) Industry and Related Businesses: Encourage generic top-level domain (gTLD) and country code top-level domain registries, registrars, registry service providers, resellers, hosting providers, Internet service providers, and others to become UA-ready. * Internet Governance and Policy Professionals: Raise the visibility of UA and its importance to the multilingual Internet within international organizations, intergovernmental organizations, and governments. Required Expertise of Nominees The nominees must have demonstrated knowledge of UA and IDNs and expertise in one or more of the following areas: * Technical challenges and solutions for UA. * Technical training for promoting the use of IDNs and UA. * IDNs and/or Email Address Internationalization. * Internet governance or public policy work related to digital inclusion and a multilingual Internet. UA Expert Working Group meetings will be recorded and publicly posted, along with supporting materials. Work Plan The UA Expert Working Group is anticipated to meet on a weekly basis to discuss issues and develop proposed deliverables on the agreed timeline. The tentative steps and timeline are as follows: * 25 June 2025: Nominations due. * July 2025: Working group members finalized and work commences. * November 2025: Draft report based on the scope of work published for Public Comment. * February 2026: Guidelines finalized and published. ** 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/>

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** Please REGISTER ** ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Thursday, 29 May 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: Registration Link https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w> Interpretation (integrated via zoom) English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our fourth Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Laying the Groundwork: Internet Infrastructure and Multistakeholder Governance in MENA, scheduled on Thursday, 29 May 2025, at 16:00 UTC. This session will focus on the evolving multistakeholder approach and infrastructure governance in the MENA Region, an especially timely topic given the current geopolitical context. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/4n7m3w5x Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/YQCjEQ Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/IxlSpQ4mRj-coOkHdwCZ1w#/registration These briefing sessions will be held monthly and provide a valuable platform to discuss key regulatory and geopolitical developments and foster collaboration across regions. 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!_eShJaTTg…> 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!_eS…>ICANNAtLarge [twitter.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge__;!!PtGJab4!_eS…>

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Fwd: FY26 Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP) Launches
by hadia Elminiawi May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

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Announcement of Results of the 2025 ALAC Delegates to the NomCom
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

Dear All, On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, we are pleased to announce the results of the ALAC NomCom Delegates Ratification poll. Following the close of the votes, the following RALO candidates have been endorsed by the ALAC for the position of ALAC Delegate to the NomCom representing their regions. Their terms will begin at the end of the 2025 AGM. * Bram Fudzulani - ALAC appointed delegate to the NomCom from the African region for the term 2025 AGM - 2027 AGM. * Christelle Vaval - ALAC appointed delegate to the NomCom from the Latin American and Caribbean region for the term 2025 AGM - 2027 AGM. * Alan Greenberg - ALAC appointed delegate to the NomCom from the North American region for the period 2025 AGM - 2027 AGM. [cid:image001.png@01DBCE7F.83307100] For more information see: 2025 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/JQC…> At-Large staff would like to congratulate Bram Fudzulani, Christelle Vaval and Alan Greenberg and thank all candidates for their interest. Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community

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West Africa Peering Forum (WAPF) 2025 / Forum Ouest Africain sur le Peering (FOAP 2025)
by Hervé Hounzandji May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025

*Chers membres de la communauté,* Les inscriptions pour la 14ᵉ édition du *Forum Ouest Africain sur le Peering (WAPF 2025)* sont désormais ouvertes ! Le *WAPF* est l'événement phare de l'industrie Internet en Afrique de l’Ouest, consacré à l’interconnexion des réseaux, au peering et à l’échange de trafic. Il rassemble un large éventail d’acteurs : opérateurs de réseaux, points d’échange Internet (IXP), régulateurs, fournisseurs de contenu, centres de données et prestataires de transit, pour discuter des principaux défis et opportunités de l’écosystème Internet africain. Cette année, le forum se tiendra à *Dakar, au Sénégal*, les *16 et 17 juin 2025*. 👉 *Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant :* https://www.internetsociety.org/events/west-africa-peering-forum-wapf/2025/… ℹ️ Pour plus d’informations sur le programme, les modalités de voyage ou les opportunités de parrainage, rendez-vous sur : https://www.internetsociety.org/events/west-africa-peering-forum-wapf/2025/ L'équipe a hâte de vous accueillir à Dakar pour cette nouvelle édition du WAPF ! ---------------------------------------- *Dear Community Members,* Registration for the *14th West Africa Peering Forum (WAPF 2025)* is now open! *WAPF* is the leading Internet industry event in West Africa, dedicated to network interconnection, peering, and traffic exchange. It brings together a wide range of stakeholders — including network operators, Internet exchange points (IXPs), regulators, content providers, data centers, and transit providers — to discuss key challenges and opportunities within Africa’s Internet ecosystem. This year’s edition will take place in *Dakar, Senegal*, on *16–17 June 2025*. 👉 *Register now:* https://www.internetsociety.org/events/west-africa-peering-forum-wapf/2025/… ℹ️ For more information about the event — including the program, travel tips, and sponsorship opportunities — please visit: https://www.internetsociety.org/events/west-africa-peering-forum-wapf/2025/ The Organizing Team looks forward to welcoming you to Dakar for WAPF 2025! -- Hervé HOUNZANDJI

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2025 AFRALO Elections Result Announcement
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025

Dear All, The 2025 Leadership election votes for the positions of AFRALO ALAC Member (RALO Selected), AFRALO Vice Chair and AFRALO Regional Recommendation for the ALAC Delegate to the NomCom from the African Region have closed. The vote results are quorate, with over 50% of the AFRALO ALSes having participated in the vote (77 ALSes + AFRALO Individual Representative = Total 78): On behalf of Hadia El Miniawi , Chair of AFRALO, we are pleased to announce the following results: Aziz Hilali – ALAC member representing AFRALO (Term: 2025 AGM – 2027 AGM; by election) Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong - AFRALO Vice Chair (Term: 2025 AGM – 2027 AGM; by election) Bram Fudzulani - AFRALO Regional Recommendation for the ALAC Delegate to the NomCom from the African Region (Term: 2025 AGM – 2027 AGM; Note: Bram Fudzulani is the Regional Candidate recommended to the ALAC. The ALAC will select the final ALAC Delegates 2025 AFRALO eBallot Results: [cid:image001.png@01DBC9C9.44FB2200] Explanation: In these votes, electorates can only choose one candidate, or to abstain. The vote electorate is anonymous. All results have been posted on the 2025 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments Workspace<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/JQCtCQ> At-Large staff would like to congratulate Aziz Hilali, Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong and Bram Fudzulani! Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community

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