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رسالة مفتوحة إلى مجتمع أفرينيك
by Rabie Bouyahiaoui July 25, 2025

July 25, 2025

رسالة مفتوحة إلى مجتمع أفرينيك تحية طيبة وبعد، في لحظة تتشابك فيها تحدياتنا مع آمالنا، أجدني مدفوعًا بمسؤولية جماعية ورغبة صادقة في المساهمة في بناء منظومة أفريقية أكثر شفافية، إنصافًا، وشمولًا. إن تفاعلاتي الأخيرة مع مجتمع أفرينيك لم تكن مجرد نشاط تقني، بل كانت تعبيرًا عن التزام أخلاقي، وإيمان بأن التغيير يبدأ بكلمة تُقال، وبموقف يُتخذ. إنني أُؤمن أن الإصلاح ليس خطابًا يُلقى، بل ممارسة تُجسَّد. ولذلك، فإن أي اقتراح يأتيني—رسميًا كان أو رمزيًا—أستقبله بامتنان، وأُقيّمه بعين الحريص على خدمة الصالح العام، وليس المجد الشخصي. وإن كان لي من طموح، فهو أن أكون صوتًا يُحاكي تطلعات المهندسين والباحثين والمستخدمين في عمق القارة، لا مجرد ممثل إداري. أعدكم أنني—في أي دور أقوم به—سأظل حارسًا للقيم التي تجمعنا: الشفافية، الشمولية، والعدالة الرقمية. وكما أقول دائمًا: إن الحكمة ليست في كثرة الكلمات، بل في صدقها. مع خالص التقدير، ربيع بو يحياوي مدافع عن الشفافية الرقمية وأحد أبناء أفريقيا الرافضين للصمت rabie9(a)gmail.com

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ICANN Community Digest - ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 25, 2025

July 25, 2025

[https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=1ab6ab27-bda6-46a8-b7dd-2becee6004ad…] Thursday, 24 July 2025 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…> The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN84 · Sign up for the session slot for ICANN84 Newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs participants · Now Available: ICANN84 Frequently Asked Questions Page Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN85 Fellowship Application Round Now Open · NEW: PUBLICATION: SAC130 SSAC Comments on Name Collision Guidelines in the Proposed Language for the Draft Next Round Applicant Guidebook Next Round · Next Round Outreach, Engagement, and Communications Snapshot · ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · Call for ASP Mentors 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment · NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: PSR on Expired Domain Deletion and Expired Registration Recovery Policies · CLOSES TUESDAY: Root Zone Label Generation Rules Version 6 (RZ-LGR-6) · CLOSES TUESDAY: Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 6 (MSR-6) · Draft North America Engagement Plan 2026-2030 Events · These events occur in July 2025. ICANN84 Sign up for the session slot for ICANN84 Newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs participants Want to introduce your group’s work to ICANN84 Annual General Meeting newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs Participants? Sign up for a 30 minute session on 25-26 October, 2025. These outreach sessions are part of the ""Get To Know ICANN Community"" Onboarding Program for Newcomers and are an opportunity for every SO/AC to share information with the ICANN Meeting newcomers and highlight the important work that your group does within ICANN. Sign up for available slots here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…>. For any additional questions, please contact ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org<mailto:siranush.vardanyan@icann.org>. DEADLINE: August 7, 2025 Now Available: ICANN84 Frequently Asked Questions Page Please find the FAQs for ICANN84 here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…>. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN85 Fellowship Application Round Now Open The ICANN Fellowship Program is open to all applicants interested or already engaged in various aspects of ICANN's work, such as policymaking, Domain Name System operations, and the security and stability of the global Internet. DEADLINE: 22 August 2025 at 23:59 UTC. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…> NEW: PUBLICATION: SAC130 SSAC Comments on Name Collision Guidelines in the Proposed Language for the Draft Next Round Applicant Guidebook This is a public comment to the ICANN organization and Subsequent Procedures Implementation Review Team from the ICANN SSAC in response to a call for comments for the Final Proceeding for Proposed Language for the Draft Next Round Applicant Guidebook. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…> Next Round Next Round Outreach, Engagement, and Communications Snapshot We’re excited to introduce the Next Round Snapshot, a new monthly recap that highlights key updates shared during the IRT Outreach meetings. This report covers recent activities across the Applicant Support Program (ASP), Registry Service Provider (RSP) evaluation, regional and topical engagement, web traffic stats, and communications milestones. Developed in response to GAC feedback, this snapshot supports visibility and alignment across teams working on the New gTLD Program: Next Round. 📅 Published monthly following each IRT Outreach meeting 📎 Check out the inaugural April/May edition here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…>. For questions, contact globalsupport(a)icann.org.<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org> ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics ICANN org is developing supplemental, complementary materials to aid prospective generic top-level domain (gTLD) applicants in understanding the Next Round application requirements, and how to navigate the application and evaluation processes. Blog [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…> Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages ICANN is working with the community to identify potential Applicant Support Program (ASP) applicants – especially in regions that are currently under-represented in ICANN. If you are interested in helping to raise awareness among your own contacts or communities, please use the materials in the Next Round Champions Toolkit [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…>. To stay up to date on the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ASP, join the mailing list: nextroundinfo(a)icann.org. ASP leads, targets, and ideas can be sent to engagement.newgTLDprogram(a)icann.org<mailto:engagement.newgTLDprogram@icann.org>. Call for ASP Mentors ICANN is seeking volunteer mentors who would like to offer their expertise to supported applicants as part of the ASP in the new gTLD Program: Next Round [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…>. ICANN is looking for mentors who can share insights and experience across ICANN Languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish) to support diverse gTLD applicants. Mentors may play a role in: advising applicants on navigating the gTLD application process and DNS industry; identifying resources; providing guidance; sharing experiences as appropriate; and helping supported applicants navigate the ICANN community and Public Meetings. If you or someone in your network might be interested, please refer to the mentor registration announcement [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…> for more information. Questions about the ASP or becoming a supported applicant Mentor can be sent to globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org>. Action Items ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: ICANN Opens Nomination Period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building It recognizes ICANN community members for significant efforts in developing aptitude in areas related to ICANN's mission. Deadline: 31 July 2025 at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…> ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…>. Then, make sure to read the short content guide [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Public Comment NEW: Public Comment Summary Report: PSR on Expired Domain Deletion and Expired Registration Recovery Policies [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…> CLOSES TUESDAY: Root Zone Label Generation Rules Version 6 (RZ-LGR-6) [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…> Open for Submissions: 17 June 2025 Closed for Submissions: 29 July 2025 CLOSES TUESDAY: Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 6 (MSR-6) [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…> Open for Submissions: 17 June 2025 Closed for Submissions: 29 July 2025 Draft North America Engagement Plan 2026-2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 10 July 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Thursday, 28 August 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…>. Events These events occur in July 2025. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…>. · DNS Operations and DNSSEC Hands-On Workshop - Pakistan 2025 · Transatlantic Week 2025 · AAU 16th Quadrienal General Conference · VNNIC Internet Conference 2025 · Asia Pacific Advanced Network Conference (APAN60) Volume 7, Issue 54 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…> | Next Issue: Monday, 28 July 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kCxfnIR…>

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FW: [Ext] [AfrICANN-discuss] Call for Presentations at Africa Internet Summit 2025 (AIS'25) in Accra, Ghana
by Yaovi Atohoun July 24, 2025

July 24, 2025

FYI -- Yaovi Atohoun Director Stakeholder Engagement & Operations for Africa – ICANN www.icann.org From: secretariat--- via AfrICANN <africann(a)afrinic.net> Reply-To: "secretariat(a)internetsummit.africa" <secretariat(a)internetsummit.africa>, AfrICANN Community List <africann(a)afrinic.net> Date: Wednesday, 23 July 2025 at 10:59 To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Subject: [Ext] [AfrICANN-discuss] Call for Presentations at Africa Internet Summit 2025 (AIS'25) in Accra, Ghana Dear Colleagues, We are happy to announce the opening of the Call for Presentations for the Africa Internet Summit 2025 (AIS’25) that will take place from 29th September - 3rd October 2025 in a Hybrid format in Accra, Ghana. We invite you to submit your technical presentation abstracts, offering a fantastic opportunity for members of the African Internet Community to share their expertise and insights. The Technical Presentations sessions at AIS’25 will provide a forum for both experienced and new delegates to engage in topics related to Internet growth and development in Africa. To enrich these discussions and share knowledge with the technical community, we are seeking presentations on a wide range of topics broadly related to the growth, access, and development of the Internet in Africa. We are specifically interested in presentations focusing on the following areas: * IPv6 Deployment. * IPv4 / IPv6 Routing and Operations. * Internet Governance. * Internet Measurements. * Routing Security, including RPKI and IRR. * DNS / DNSSEC. * Community networks. * Business Practices and Higher Education in the Age of Technology. * Network data security and management attacks mitigation. * Internet backbone operations. * Routing and switching protocols, including unicast, multicast, anycast, SDN. * Content & Service Delivery and Cloud Computing. * Network Automation/Programming. * Peering, Interconnects and IXPs. * Content Distribution Network technology & operations. * Research on Internet Operations and Deployment. * Network Virtualisation. Your contribution can be in the form of a presentation during a session, a tutorial, or a live technical demonstration. Kindly take note of the information below before submitting your proposal. Important dates * Opening Call for Presentations - 23rd July 2025 * Deadline for submitting Presentation Abstracts – 18th August 2025 * Deadline for submission of draft presentations – 30th August 2025 * Submission of final presentation – 10th September 2025 Please note that due to the limited time allocated to technical presentations in the agenda, only shortlisted abstracts will be slotted in the agenda. All selected presenters will be notified of the status of their presentation abstract making it to the AIS’25 Agenda. How to submit a Presentation Proposal? Submit your Presentation proposal by filling out the form with the requested information here: https://2025.internetsummit.africa/en/program/call-for-presentations-form [2025.internetsummit.africa]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/2025.internetsummit.africa/en/program/ca…> AIS’25 Speaker Guidelines * Presentations are expected to last for 25 minutes, tutorials, and panel discussions can run up to 90 minutes. * The presenter should articulate their presentation slowly allowing room for interpretation. * The Presenter will be required to use the AIS’25 Presentation Template. Available for download at: * The presenter(s) will be required to upload their final presentation in PDF format, no later than five (5) days before the presentation date. * Presenters are responsible for producing any handouts if required. For this event, we are expecting between 200 to 500 on-site delegates. * Presentations with marketing and/or commercial content will not be considered. * Read more about the Speaker's obligations in the Meeting Etiquette at: https://2025.internetsummit.africa/program/meeting-etiquette [2024.internetsummit.africa]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/2024.internetsummit.africa/program/meeti…> For any questions, please reach out to the Program Committee via email at: pc(a)internetsummit.africa<mailto:pc@internetsummit.africa> We hope that you can join us and request that you disseminate this among your networks. Kind Regards, AIS’25 Secretariat secretariat(a)internetsummit.africa<mailto:secretariat@internetsummit.africa>

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Reminder & Register | ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Thursday, 24 July 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RaKd7Od0QN2MGNMRpPHTtw Interpretation (integrated via zoom): English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our fifth Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on UN OEWG Outcomes & WSIS+20 Reflections, scheduled on Thursday, 24 July 2025 at 16:00 UTC. This session will provide an update on key regulatory developments from July, including the outcomes of the UN OEWG process and reflections from the WSIS+20 High-Level Meeting. These events, both held this month, are highly relevant to ICANN’s mission and the multistakeholder model of Internet governance. Speakers will discuss their implications for the DNS and ICANN’s role in global digital cooperation. The session will include time for interactive discussion. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/unx8tm3n Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQAAFw Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RaKd7Od0QN2MGNMRpPHTtw 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 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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(Register) Meeting Invitation | ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Thursday, 24 July 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RaKd7Od0QN2MGNMRpPHTtw Interpretation (integrated via zoom): English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our fifth Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on UN OEWG Outcomes & WSIS+20 Reflections, scheduled on Thursday, 24 July 2025 at 16:00 UTC. This session will provide an update on key regulatory developments from July, including the outcomes of the UN OEWG process and reflections from the WSIS+20 High-Level Meeting. These events, both held this month, are highly relevant to ICANN’s mission and the multistakeholder model of Internet governance. Speakers will discuss their implications for the DNS and ICANN’s role in global digital cooperation. The session will include time for interactive discussion. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/unx8tm3n Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQAAFw Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RaKd7Od0QN2MGNMRpPHTtw 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 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series: UN OEWG Outcomes & WSIS+20 Reflections
by ICANN Policy Calendar July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RaKd7Od0QN2MGNMRpPHTtw Interpretation (integrated via zoom): English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our fifth Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on July Regulatory Updates Briefing: UN OEWG Outcomes & WSIS+20 Reflections, scheduled on Thursday, 24 July 2025 at 16:00 UTC. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/unx8tm3n Agenda:https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQAAFw Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RaKd7Od0QN2MGNMRpPHTtw 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 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Meeting Invitation | ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Thursday, 24 July 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RaKd7Od0QN2MGNMRpPHTtw Interpretation (integrated via zoom): English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our fifth Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on July Regulatory Updates Briefing: UN OEWG Outcomes & WSIS+20 Reflections, scheduled on Thursday, 24 July 2025 at 16:00 UTC. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/unx8tm3n Agenda:https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQAAFw Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RaKd7Od0QN2MGNMRpPHTtw 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 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/> <https://owa.icann.org/owa/PolicyCalendar@icann.org/?offline=disabled>

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ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series
by ICANN Policy Calendar July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RaKd7Od0QN2MGNMRpPHTtw Interpretation (integrated via zoom): English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our fifth Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on July Regulatory Updates Briefing: UN OEWG Outcomes & WSIS+20 Reflections, scheduled on Thursday, 24 July 2025 at 16:00 UTC. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/unx8tm3n Agenda:https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQAAFw Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RaKd7Od0QN2MGNMRpPHTtw 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 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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ALAC-GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series
by ICANN Policy Calendar July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for ZOOM: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RaKd7Od0QN2MGNMRpPHTtw Interpretation (integrated via zoom): English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our fifth Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on July Regulatory Updates Briefing: UN OEWG Outcomes & WSIS+20 Reflections, scheduled on Thursday, 26 July 2025 at 16:00 UTC. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/unx8tm3n Agenda:https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQAAFw Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/RaKd7Od0QN2MGNMRpPHTtw 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 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Fwd: [AfrIPv6-Discuss] Organisation of New AFRINIC Board Elections by 30 September 2025
by Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

FYI -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: [AfrIPv6-Discuss] Organisation of New AFRINIC Board Elections by 30 September 2025 Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:44:36 +0000 From: comms--- via AfrIPv6-Discuss <afripv6-discuss(a)afrinic.net> Reply-To: comms(a)afrinic.net <comms(a)afrinic.net>, IPv6 in Africa Discussions <afripv6-discuss(a)afrinic.net> To: IPv6 in Africa <afripv6-discuss(a)afrinic.net> */Apologies for cross-posting/* Dear Valued Members and the Internet Community, During the elections held on 23 June 2025, suspicions of irregularities were raised, particularly regarding the use of Powers of Attorney by some voters. Complaints were submitted to the relevant authorities by aggrieved parties, and the Police is investigating the matter. In the interest of transparency and fairness and given the absence of final conclusions from the ongoing investigation, I made the decision to annul the results of these elections. Therefore, I am currently unable to formally report on the extent of the identified irregularities. Nevertheless, I reported the matter to the Supreme Court of Mauritius and requested an extension of my mandate as Receiver to organize new elections. This request was granted. These elections must now be held _no later than 30 September 2025._ In this context, and to ensure a more inclusive electoral process, I invite all stakeholders of the Internet community to submit the names of credible and trustworthy individuals to serve on the Nominations Committee (NomCom), which will be responsible for overseeing the candidate selection process. The responsibilities of the Nom Com are outlined here: a)use its best effort towards ensuring that a satisfactory number of individuals from the African internet community stand as candidate for the election of the directors of AFRINIC; and b)have general responsibility for, and shall supervise the conduct of the polls by the election Committee throughout the voting period. c)In the discharge of its function above, the Nom Com: i.shall call for candidates for elections held by AFRINIC; ii.prescribe criteria and qualifications for eligibility to stand as candidate for elections held by AFRINIC; iii.may interview candidates prior to finalising the list of candidature; and d) Shall finalise the list of candidates for any election held by AFRINIC. Deadline for submission: 17 July 2025 Please send your proposals to the following email address: nomcomselection(a)afrinic.net <mailto:nomcomselection@afrinic.net> The NomCom will be formed by selecting one representative from each region. This measure helps protect the integrity of the election and ensures neutrality, addressing any concerns of regional bias or conflict of interest. Finally, to prevent any disputes similar to those previously observed, /_neither Powers of Attorney nor proxies will be accepted_/ for the upcoming elections. The elections will be conducted entirely online, allowing all eligible voting members to exercise their rights from wherever they are. Thank you for your cooperation and your commitment to AFRINIC’s renewal and stability. Gowtamsingh DABEE /Receiver/

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