September 2025 - AFRI-Discuss

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by Maureen Owusu-Addae Sept. 18, 2025

Sept. 18, 2025

Hello please and good day. I would like to know if my subscription has been unsubscribed? I don't want to try to subscribe again if I am already. Maybe there is a problem. Please reply at your convenience thank you

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Re: AFRI-Discuss Digest, Vol 217, Issue 15
by Chokri Ben Romdhane Sept. 17, 2025

Sept. 17, 2025

Hi Herve, Count me in please. Friendly regards Chokri On Wed, Sep 17, 2025 at 9:51 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: [ICANN84] - Call for Contributions / Appel à contributions – > Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN Meeting statement > (Tinuade Oguntuyi) > 2. Re: [ICANN84] - Call for Contributions / Appel à contributions – > Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN Meeting statement > (Adegboye James) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Tinuade Oguntuyi <tinuade.oguntuyi(a)gmail.com> > To: "Hervé Hounzandji" <herve.hounzandji(a)gmail.com> > Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff via AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss(a)icann.org> > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:58:09 +0100 > Subject: [AFRI-Discuss] Re: [ICANN84] - Call for Contributions / Appel à > contributions – Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN Meeting statement > Dear Herve, > > I would like to contribute to the statement. > > Tinuade Oguntuyi > > On Mon, 15 Sept 2025, 23:35 Tinuade Oguntuyi, <tinuade.oguntuyi(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Dear Herve, >> Thank you for sharing. >> >> Well done, @*Mr. Abubakari* >> This is well noted. >> >> Tinuade Oguntuyi >> >> On Mon, Sep 15, 2025 at 9:20 PM Hervé Hounzandji via AFRI-Discuss < >> afri-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: >> >>> *Dear AFRALO Community Members,* >>> >>> We hope this message finds you well and in good spirits. >>> >>> We are pleased to announce that the theme of our next statement will be: >>> “*Bridging the Digital Divide and the Risks of Internet Fragmentation* >>> .” >>> >>> We are now launching a call for contributions to join the drafting team. >>> You are warmly invited to share your ideas and input directly in the >>> collaborative document at the following link: >>> >>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cIYdAiF0vbKvydHWkxAZex8FX7Pf7sg3irqmsfa… >>> >>> The deadline for contributions is *Tuesday, 30 September 2025.* >>> >>> We are also delighted to inform you that *Mr. Abubakari Sadiqq Adams* >>> will serve as the lead penholder for this initiative. >>> >>> Your active participation will be essential to shaping this important >>> statement and ensuring it reflects the collective voice of our community. >>> >>> With sincere regards, >>> >>> -- >>> Hervé Setondji HOUNZANDJI >>> AFRALO Secretariat >>> (On behalf of AFRALO Leadership Team) >>> >>> >>> ---------------------- >>> >>> *Chers membres de la communauté AFRALO*, >>> >>> Nous espérons que ce message vous trouve en bonne santé et de bonne >>> humeur. >>> >>> Nous avons le plaisir de vous informer que le thème de notre prochaine >>> déclaration sera : >>> *« Combler la fracture numérique et les risques de fragmentation >>> d’Internet »*. >>> >>> Dans ce cadre, nous lançons un appel à contributions pour constituer >>> l’équipe de rédaction. Nous vous invitons à partager vos idées et >>> suggestions directement dans le document collaboratif disponible à >>> l’adresse suivante : >>> >>> >>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cIYdAiF0vbKvydHWkxAZex8FX7Pf7sg3irqmsfa… >>> >>> La date limite pour vos contributions est fixée au *mardi 30 septembre >>> 2025*. >>> >>> Nous sommes également heureux d’annoncer que *M. Abubakari Sadiqq Adams* >>> assurera le rôle de rédacteur principal pour cette initiative. >>> >>> Votre participation active sera essentielle pour enrichir et renforcer >>> cette déclaration, qui reflète la voix de notre communauté. >>> Sincères amitiés, >>> — >>> 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. >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Adegboye James <adegboyeoj(a)gmail.com> > To: Tinuade Oguntuyi <tinuade.oguntuyi(a)gmail.com> > Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff via AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss(a)icann.org> > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:51:30 +0100 > Subject: [AFRI-Discuss] Re: [ICANN84] - Call for Contributions / Appel à > contributions – Joint AFRALO-AfrICANN Meeting statement > Hello Herve, > Good day to you,Sir > Expect my contributions soon. > Thanks > > > On Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 9:29 AM Tinuade Oguntuyi via AFRI-Discuss < > afri-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: > >> Dear Herve, >> >> I would like to contribute to the statement. >> >> Tinuade Oguntuyi >> >> On Mon, 15 Sept 2025, 23:35 Tinuade Oguntuyi, <tinuade.oguntuyi(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Dear Herve, >>> Thank you for sharing. >>> >>> Well done, @*Mr. Abubakari* >>> This is well noted. >>> >>> Tinuade Oguntuyi >>> >>> On Mon, Sep 15, 2025 at 9:20 PM Hervé Hounzandji via AFRI-Discuss < >>> afri-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: >>> >>>> *Dear AFRALO Community Members,* >>>> >>>> We hope this message finds you well and in good spirits. >>>> >>>> We are pleased to announce that the theme of our next statement will be: >>>> “*Bridging the Digital Divide and the Risks of Internet Fragmentation* >>>> .” >>>> >>>> We are now launching a call for contributions to join the drafting >>>> team. You are warmly invited to share your ideas and input directly in the >>>> collaborative document at the following link: >>>> >>>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cIYdAiF0vbKvydHWkxAZex8FX7Pf7sg3irqmsfa… >>>> >>>> The deadline for contributions is *Tuesday, 30 September 2025.* >>>> >>>> We are also delighted to inform you that *Mr. Abubakari Sadiqq Adams* >>>> will serve as the lead penholder for this initiative. >>>> >>>> Your active participation will be essential to shaping this important >>>> statement and ensuring it reflects the collective voice of our community. >>>> >>>> With sincere regards, >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Hervé Setondji HOUNZANDJI >>>> AFRALO Secretariat >>>> (On behalf of AFRALO Leadership Team) >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------------------- >>>> >>>> *Chers membres de la communauté AFRALO*, >>>> >>>> Nous espérons que ce message vous trouve en bonne santé et de bonne >>>> humeur. >>>> >>>> Nous avons le plaisir de vous informer que le thème de notre prochaine >>>> déclaration sera : >>>> *« Combler la fracture numérique et les risques de fragmentation >>>> d’Internet »*. >>>> >>>> Dans ce cadre, nous lançons un appel à contributions pour constituer >>>> l’équipe de rédaction. Nous vous invitons à partager vos idées et >>>> suggestions directement dans le document collaboratif disponible à >>>> l’adresse suivante : >>>> >>>> >>>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cIYdAiF0vbKvydHWkxAZex8FX7Pf7sg3irqmsfa… >>>> >>>> La date limite pour vos contributions est fixée au *mardi 30 septembre >>>> 2025*. >>>> >>>> Nous sommes également heureux d’annoncer que *M. Abubakari Sadiqq >>>> Adams* assurera le rôle de rédacteur principal pour cette initiative. >>>> >>>> Votre participation active sera essentielle pour enrichir et renforcer >>>> cette déclaration, qui reflète la voix de notre communauté. >>>> Sincères amitiés, >>>> — >>>> 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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Proposal for ICANN84 AFRALO–AfrICANN Joint Statement Topic
by Abubakari Saddiq Adams Sept. 12, 2025

Sept. 12, 2025

Dear AFRALO Secretariat and Community Members, In preparation for our ICANN84 joint statement, I would like to propose the following topic for consideration: Bridging the Digital Divide & Internet Fragmentation Risks The principle of “One World, One Internet” remains central to ICANN’s mission, yet Africa continues to face challenges of unequal access, affordability, and emerging risks of Internet fragmentation. If not addressed, these issues may deepen the digital divide and limit Africa’s full participation in the global digital economy. Through this joint statement, AFRALO–AfrICANN can: Highlight the urgent need to bridge connectivity and affordability gaps in Africa. Emphasize the role of ICANN policies in ensuring inclusivity and preventing digital exclusion. Call for stronger ICANN engagement with African stakeholders to resist pressures of fragmentation and ensure an open, secure, and interoperable Internet. I believe this focus will allow AFRALO–AfrICANN to reaffirm our commitment to Internet unity while addressing Africa’s unique challenges and priorities within ICANN’s global agenda. Sincerely, Abubakari Saddiq Adams

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*REGISTER* ALAC & GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on Thursday, 11 September 2025 at 16:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 11, 2025

Sept. 11, 2025

Please join us and spread the word! REGISTER for Zoom: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/VMvfT0dQR8agFjsmZmtTTw Interpretation (integrated via zoom): English, Español, Français Dear All, On behalf of the ALAC & GAC Leadership, we are pleased to announce our sixth Regulatory Developments Briefing Series, on the WSIS+20 Zero Draft (Internet Governance section), scheduled on Thursday, 11 September 2025 at 16:00 UTC. The session will present the Zero Draft of the WSIS+20 Outcome Document and examine the next steps of the WSIS+20 Review preparatory process. Guest speaker: Alexey Trepykhalin, Sr. Manager, IGO and Government Engagement. Other times: https://tinyurl.com/yc7mbeec Agenda: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQAwH Please register for the webinar via this link: Zoom registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/VMvfT0dQR8agFjsmZmtTTw 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: Sixth APRALO Policy Forum Fireside Chat: "Let’s Talk About Participating in ICANN Working Groups” on Thursday, 2 October 2025 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 11, 2025

Sept. 11, 2025

Sixth APRALO Policy Forum Fireside Chat: "Let’s Talk About Participating in ICANN Working Groups” Thursday, 2 October 2025 at 06:00 UTC PLEASE REGISTER TO JOIN AND SHARE THIS INVITATION WITH ALL! Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/zSgmfwyhSemz2GbuDPg-Bw English only Dear All, You are invited to participate in the sixth APRALO Policy Forum Fireside Chat: “Let’s Talk About Participating in ICANN Working Groups” on 2 October 2025 at 06:00 UTC for 75 minutes, where the moderator will be chatting with Cheryl Langdon-Orr, Satish Babu, Maureen Hilyard and Amrita Choudhury about their experiences participating in various ICANN working groups. ZOOM Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/zSgmfwyhSemz2GbuDPg-Bw (you MUST register to join!) *** After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the meeting.*** For other times: https://tinyurl.com/4mfut53f Agenda and joining details: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/RQBuH APRALO Fireside Chats Wiki page: https://community.icann.org/x/TQ3CCw APRALO Policy Forum Wiki page: https://community.icann.org/x/TwDQC 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/>

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Meeting invitation: AFRALO Monthly Call on Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at 18:30 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 10, 2025

Sept. 10, 2025

Dear All, The next AFRALO Monthly Call has been scheduled to Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at 18:30 UTC for 90 mins, For other times: https://tinyurl.com/5n7jn95a<https://tinyurl.com/3zp2s7bk> The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/cADVGw<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYBzEQ> Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/93721579479?pwd=m6HWKDxe9a6NL2V92u4OPf1KhHJc2E.1 Password: AFRA10SEP* 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 / Meeting invitation: AFRALO Monthly Call on Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at 18:30 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 10, 2025

Sept. 10, 2025

Dear All, The next AFRALO Monthly Call has been scheduled to Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at 18:30 UTC for 90 mins, For other times: https://tinyurl.com/5n7jn95a The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/cADVGw Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/93721579479?pwd=m6HWKDxe9a6NL2V92u4OPf1KhHJc2E.1 Password: AFRA10SEP* 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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REGISTER / Reminder APRALO Policy Forum Webinar: "Statement Development: Two Case Studies" on Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 9, 2025

Sept. 9, 2025

Dear All, APRALO Policy Forum Webinar: "Statement Development: Two Case Studies" is scheduled on Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at 06:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/mut7wnuz The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/Y4BwGQ Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/wc4RcQRQSn-bDDrUqsbRoQ (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.) APRALO Policy Forum Wiki Workspace: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OOrdBg 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/>

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AFRALO Monthly
by ICANN Policy Calendar Sept. 5, 2025

Sept. 5, 2025

Dear All, The next AFRALO Monthly Call has been scheduled to Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at 18:30 UTC for 90 mins, For other times: https://tinyurl.com/5n7jn95a<https://tinyurl.com/3zp2s7bk> The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/cADVGw<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYBzEQ> Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/93721579479?pwd=m6HWKDxe9a6NL2V92u4OPf1KhHJc2E.1 Password: AFRA10SEP* 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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