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AFRALO Monthly Call
by ICANN Policy Calendar May 21, 2025

May 21, 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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Re: AFRI-Discuss Digest, Vol 216, Issue 38
by Keolebogile Rantsetse May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

Congratulation Aziz Hilali, Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong and Bram Fudzulani! Keolebogile Rantsetse On Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 08:04:47 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: 2025 AFRALO Elections Result Announcement (Raïhanath GBADAMASSI) Félicitations à vous mes chers. Cordialement. -------- -------- ------- "WHEN GOD SAY YES, NOBODY CAN SAY NO...'' Raïhanath B. Adjokè GBADAMASSIDigital and Business LawyerFounder and CEO NESS GATE (Digital Finance Agency)Twitter : GBADAMASSIRaha3 / Linkedin & Skype : Raihanath GBADAMASSI Le mar. 20 mai 2025 à 18:53, ICANN At-Large Staff via AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss(a)icann.org> a écrit : 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: 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 At-Large staff would like to congratulateAziz Hilali, Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong andBram Fudzulani! Kind Regards, ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community _______________________________________________ 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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Requesting Your Input: Office of the Ombuds Baseline Survey Now Open- English- French versions
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

Version française ci-dessous English On behalf of the Office of the Ombuds, please read this message about the Ombuds Office baseline survey. Dear all, I would like your help to disseminate the Ombuds Office baseline survey to your RALO or community group. The Ombuds Office invites and encourages all community members to complete a short (5-8 minutes) baseline survey. The purpose of the survey is to collect data about trust and visibility of the Office. The more responses we get, the better the data and the stronger the plan to support the community will be. You do not need to have used the Office to take the survey. You can take the survey in French, Spanish and English. Please read the Ombuds blog<https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/requesting-your-input-office-of-the-…> which includes the link to the “Ombuds Office Baseline survey<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C55LLVR>” to find out more. We are also happy to speak with you and your community group if you have questions. We will be in Prague for ICANN 83 and have availability to meet. Version française Cher(e)s tous, J'aimerais que vous m'aidiez à distibuer l'enquête de référence de Bureau de l’Ombuds auprès de votre RALO ou groupe. Le bureau de l’Ombuds invite et encourage tous les membres de la communauté à répondre à une courte enquête de référence (5-8 minutes). L'objectif de cette enquête est de recueillir des données sur la confiance et la visibilité du Bureau. Plus nous aurons de réponses, meilleures seront les données et plus solide sera le plan de soutien à la communauté. Il n'est pas nécessaire d'avoir utilisé le Bureau pour répondre à l'enquête. Vous pouvez répondre à l'enquête en français, en espagnol et en anglais. Pour en savoir plus, lisez le blog<https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/requesting-your-input-office-of-the-…>, qui contient un lien vers l'enquête <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C55LLVR> de référence du Bureau de l’Ombuds. Je serai également content de m'entretenir avec vous et votre groupe communautaire si vous avez des questions. Je serai à Prague pour l'ICANN 83 et je suis disponible pour vous rencontrer. Thank you/merci/gracias and very warm wishes, Elizabeth Field, ICANN Ombuds Linda Mainville, Adjunct Ombuds Elizabeth Field (she/her) ICANN Ombuds Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +41 79 611 6909 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org> NB: I am Geneva-based. You can make an appointment 7:00-21:00 CET and my calendar is up to date. I am available outside of these hours with advance notice. ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior:<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/expected-standards-15sep16-en.p…> and Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…> As ICANN Ombuds, I am independent and all matters brought to me as Ombuds will be treated as confidential. 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_2041373485]

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[ICANN83 Statement] Call for comments from the community.
by Hervé Hounzandji May 20, 2025

May 20, 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* ICANN83 statement for the Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN* Meeting with you. You can access the draft here : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u8eC2OsT_On8Cpb-66gA8dMvSigm3Gi2Y9tJrJV… 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 Tuesday, May 27, 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, — Hervé 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'ICANN83 lors de la Réunion conjointe AFRALO-AfrICANN*. Vous pouvez accéder au projet ici : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u8eC2OsT_On8Cpb-66gA8dMvSigm3Gi2Y9tJrJV… 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 mardi 27 mai 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, seule la version anglaise est proposée 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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Congratulations
by Peters Omoragbon May 17, 2025

May 17, 2025

Well, I have performed my civic responsibility and wish the following candidates all the best. As for Hadia, congratulations for being returned UNOPPOSED. Ciao *Pastor Peters Osawaru OMORAGBON* *-Executive President/CEO Nurses Across the Borders Humanitarian Initiative-(an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations-ECOSOC)* *-First Nigerian United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Designated Contact Person-since 2004* *-**Permanent United Nations Representative for Nurses Across the Borders-since 2005* *-Director for International Liaison, Nigerian Nurses Charitable Association, United Kingdom-NNCA-UK).* *-President, Diaspora Nurses Association of Nigeria-DNAN* *-Fellow Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers-ICANN-Since 2010* *-Fellow Federal University of Petroleum Resources Centre for Sustainable Development (FUPRECSD)* *-**Fellow, Open Society Institute-Budapest* *-**General Secretary, Civil Society Network of NGOs on Climate Change* *-Board Member-Conference of NGOS in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations-CONGO* *-Member Steering Committee Regional Committee for Africa-CONGO* *-Fellow Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers-ICANN* *-Treasurer-Central Association of Nigerians in the United Kingdom-CANUK 2013-2015* *-Financial Secretary, Central Association of Nigerians in the United Kingdom-CANUK 2015-2017.* *Url: www.nursesacrosstheborders.org <http://www.nursesacrosstheborders.org/>, *

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Remembrance service in honour of Ms. Nodumo Dhlamini,
by Abdulkarim Oloyede May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

Dear AFRALO colleagues, I would like to share with you an invitation from the Association of African Universities (AAU) to a remembrance service in honour of our dear colleague, *Ms. Nodumo Dhlamini*, Director of ICT, Communication, and Knowledge Management at AAU, who sadly passed away on *April 25, 2025*. Ms. Dhlamini was a valued contributor to the broader African internet and education communities, and her passing is a great loss to us all. She has also been a facilitator and supporter for a number of our events. I hope we can join the AAU as they honour her legacy and celebrate her outstanding contributions. *Remembrance Service Details:* 📅 *Date:* Saturday, 17th May 2025 🕐 *Time:* 1:00 PM (13:00 GMT) 📍 *Venue:* Global Revival Ministries – Revival City (RC), Mango Lane, Old Ashongman/Narhma, Accra, Ghana 🎽 *Dress Code:* Black 📍 *Google Maps Location:* https://maps.app.goo.gl/cu6ed7XtJRL72vGo8 *Virtual Participation:* 🎥 *YouTube Livestream:* https://youtube.com/live/rQRFie30URI Warm regards, *Prof. Abdulkarim Ayopo Oloyede*. *Professor of Wireless Telecommunications* *Department of Telecommunications Science, University of Ilorin, Nigeria* *Director, Centre for Research Development and In-House Training (CREDIT) University of Ilorin * -- Website <http://www.unilorin.edu.ng>, Weekly Bulletin <http://www.unilorin.edu.ng/index.php/bulletin> UGPortal <http://uilugportal.unilorin.edu.ng/> PGPortal <https://uilpgportal.unilorin.edu.ng/> HelpDesk <http://www.unilorin.edu.ng/index.php/more-resources/e-notices/6845-how-to-r…>

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Draft Charter of AFRALO Advisory Group - AAG
by Hervé Hounzandji May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

Dear all I am pleased to share with you the draft charter of the AFRALO Advisory Group (AAG), prepared by Pastor Peters Omoragbon : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IeySvRwJgDeRm_kVvQAVSerxZMJv9uWQ/edit Warm regards -- Hervé HOUNZANDJI

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At-Large Calls / Week of 19 - 23 May 2025
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

Dear All, Please find below the list of At-Large meetings for the week of 19 - 23 May 2025 Monday, 19 May 2025 16:00 UTC: ICANN83 Planning Committee - https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/WoC1Dw Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/93008755952?pwd=ThUhodbfYbtqd2d4sxHRke8JMxhrSK.1 23:00 UTC: LACRALO Monthly - https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCmE Registration Zoom Link:https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/rHG5pN3oS9eEkF6pF6dWeg (Must register to join) <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcOigqj0pG9AJs1G_oLypLnFStphsAJR9> Tuesday, 20 May 2025 16:00 UTC: ALAC Community Engagement Subcommittee (ACES) Call - https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQA1E Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/96905804302?pwd=zCfMmIStFLG3az2YagDdmNqeMs2Fbh.1 19:00 UTC: ALAC Monthly (90 minutes) - https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQBPDg Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97467946014?pwd=bn8KYDFprTg0v4oLtHlSNy3sfWONOT.1 Wednesday, 21 May 2025 19:00 UTC: At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) - https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/WgC_E Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 Thursday, 22 May 2025 18:00 UTC: At-Large Operations, Finance and Budget Working Group (OFB-WG) Call https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYDpE - Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92139943237?pwd=RR7XGoRSXgUGFm2K4QKyAFEp54AzQb.1 Friday, 23 May 2025 14:00 UTC: At-Large Regional Leadership Call https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQBtE Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97474183708?pwd=oK03XBC7zOQubHx89OhMkk0bKbE6Vu.1 Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to 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>

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AFRALO Capacity Building Working Group Terms of Reference (TOR)
by Amina Ramallan May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

Dear Community, Thank you as you once again review the proposed AFRALO Capacity building working group ToR, to enable us finalize the document as we proceed with merging with the existing capacity building working group, as discussed. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NzFr2q4o5R_u7IofTXYe1kGdSkFkefOf5fPfoXd… [https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/docs/AHkbwyKgzZJ3-_PjNjzTbcaC1ToM4bdVp…]<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NzFr2q4o5R_u7IofTXYe1kGdSkFkefOf5fPfoXd…> AFRALO Capacity Building Working Group Terms of Reference<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NzFr2q4o5R_u7IofTXYe1kGdSkFkefOf5fPfoXd…> AFRALO Capacity Building Working Group Terms of Reference (TOR) Content Mission and Scope Purpose Terms of Reference Structure and Governance Leadership Membership Communications Meetings Roles and Responsibilities Key Activities Expected Outcomes and Impact Reporting Amendments Volunte... docs.google.com @beatblam@hotmail.com<mailto:beatblam@hotmail.com> @tijani.benjemaa@gmail.com<mailto:tijani.benjemaa@gmail.com> can we please schedule a call outside this thread to discuss ways forward. Best Regards, <https://ncc.gov.ng/>[cid:ncc_logo-copy_6aa81ce9-9e8c-488b-a2db-482017d2a1fd.png]<https://ncc.gov.ng/> Amina Ramallan 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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UPDATED Meeting invitation: AFRALO Monthly Call on Wednesday, 14 May 2025 at 18:30 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

Dear All, The next AFRALO Monthly Call has been rescheduled to Wednesday, 14 May 2025 at 18:30 UTC for 90 mins, For other times: https://tinyurl.com/yck5dbuy The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQDCDQ Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91289031993?pwd=j1Ruo8feRBgK4Cwaur8dU2UvdxWf4b.1Pas…: AFRA14MAY* 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 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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