April 2026 - AFRI-Discuss - lists.icann.org

Meeting Invitation: At-Large Webinar: ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and its Relevance to At-Large on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026

[cid:image001.png@01DCD0CD.BD814130] You are invited to participate in this At-Large Webinar: “ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and its Relevance to At-Large” on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:00 UTC for 75 mins, to discuss the applicability of the GPIF to the work of the At-Large in ICANN. “The role of the ALAC shall be to consider and provide advice on the activities of ICANN, insofar as they relate to the interests of individual Internet users. This includes policies created through ICANN's Supporting Organizations, as well as the many other issues for which community input and advice is appropriate.” – ICANN Bylaws, Article 12, Section 12.2(d)(i) In advocating for the interests of individual Internet users, the ALAC and At-Large community’s engagement in ICANN ought to include the consideration of the global public interest. This webinar aims to establish a common understanding of the ICANN Global Public Interest Framework to inform a discussion on its relevance and applicability to the ALAC and At-Large community’s engagement in ICANN. Join us to learn more and to offer your input to our agenda on global public interest! This webinar is part of the FY2026 At-Large Capacity Development Initiatives<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99Narg13yTc1kOjozDArg_m6g_KQy…> Interpretation will be available in English, French, and Spanish. For other times: Click Here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime…> The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCOPg<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…> Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTfe4KY4T9CNSXP6u7LKfQ<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTfe4KY4T…> You must register to join. Password: #gpif2026! 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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At-Large Webinar: ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and its Relevance to At-Large
by ICANN Policy Calendar April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026

You are invited to participate in this At-Large Webinar: “ICANN Global Public Interest Framework (GPIF) and its Relevance to At-Large” on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:00 UTC for 75 mins, to discuss the applicability of the GPIF to the work of the At-Large in ICANN. “The role of the ALAC shall be to consider and provide advice on the activities of ICANN, insofar as they relate to the interests of individual Internet users. This includes policies created through ICANN's Supporting Organizations, as well as the many other issues for which community input and advice is appropriate.” – ICANN Bylaws, Article 12, Section 12.2(d)(i) In advocating for the interests of individual Internet users, the ALAC and At-Large community’s engagement in ICANN ought to include the consideration of the global public interest. This webinar aims to establish a common understanding of the ICANN Global Public Interest Framework to inform a discussion on its relevance and applicability to the ALAC and At-Large community’s engagement in ICANN. Join us to learn more and to offer your input to our agenda on global public interest! This webinar is part of the FY2026 At-Large Capacity Development Initiatives<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99Narg13yTc1kOjozDArg_m6g_KQy…> Interpretation will be available in English, French, and Spanish. For other times: Click Here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime…> The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCOPg<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…> Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTfe4KY4T9CNSXP6u7LKfQ<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTfe4KY4T…> You must register to join. Password: #gpif2026! 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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Afri-Discuss Appreciation and Acknowledgement
by Kabir Àlàmú SULEIMAN, hcsp, miaeng, amnipes April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026

Dear learned colleagues and internet ambassadors, Thank you for adding me to this mailing list. I’m honored to join the community and contribute to AFRALO discussions. As an internet professional from Nigeria with strong interest in DNS policy, digital inclusion, and Africa’s participation in ICANN, I’m eager to learn, and contribute where I can. I look forward to learning from you all and supporting AFRALO’s work on African internet users’ interests within ICANN. Warm regards, *Kabir Àlàmú SULEIMAN*, miaeng, amnipes *Datacom Network Engineer @Huawei Technologies/ Independent Researcher* *Abuja, Nigeria* *Email: suleiman.kabir14(a)gmail.com <suleiman.kabir14(a)gmail.com> | Tel: +2348132019878*

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Re: AFRI-Discuss Digest, Vol 218, Issue 142
by Stephen Owusu-Addae April 17, 2026

April 17, 2026

Hello Hadia, I express my interest in joining the drafting team Best regards On Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 4:54 PM <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: AFRI-Discuss Digest, Vol 218, Issue 124 (Itismadiha) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Itismadiha <mahamatmadiha(a)gmail.com> > To: hadia Elminiawi <helminiawi(a)gmail.com> > Cc: afri-discuss(a)icann.org > Bcc: > Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:53:34 +0200 > Subject: [AFRI-Discuss] Re: AFRI-Discuss Digest, Vol 218, Issue 124 > Hello Hadia, > I am interested in joining the drafting team > > Best regards > > > On Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 6:47 PM sam kinuthia via AFRI-Discuss < > afri-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: > >> Hello, >> I express my interest in joining the drafting team. >> >> On Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 14:16 <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. ICANN86 AFRALO AfrICANN session (Hadia El Miniawi) >>> 2. Re: ICANN86 AFRALO AfrICANN session >>> (Gloria Frimpomaah Amofah-Adjekum) >>> 3. Re: Excited to join AFRALO and the Mailing List (Ross Moutele) >>> >>> >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>> From: Hadia El Miniawi <hadiaminiawi(a)yahoo.com> >>> To: AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> >>> Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> >>> Bcc: >>> Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:51:35 +0000 (UTC) >>> Subject: [AFRI-Discuss] ICANN86 AFRALO AfrICANN session >>> Dear All, >>> >>> As we approach ICANN86, we should start the research and drafting >>> process for our ICANN86 statement. >>> >>> As presented during AFRALO monthly call, one of the key outcomes of the >>> AFRALO-AfrICANN session at ICANN85, was the recognition by participants of >>> the importance of AFRALO statements and the need to continue and further >>> strengthen this work. These statements not only preserve AFRALO's >>> institutional knowledge but also create an important feedback loop with >>> ICANN Board, supported by ICANN staff. In addition, they capture AFRALO's >>> positions on important and emerging topics currently under discussion >>> within the ICANN community. >>> >>> A survey conducted during the session reviewing AFRALO'S statements by >>> topic across the years revealed that the highest number of statements (11) >>> focused on ICANN Transparency and Accountability. >>> >>> Given the ongoing community work on the Review of Reviews, and the >>> current public comment proceeding on the standard bylaws' amendment - >>> transition article on specific reviews. *ICANN86 AFRALO-AfrICANN >>> session* could serve as an opportunity to conduct structured analysis >>> of these 11 statements to: >>> >>> - Identify gaps, lessons learned and areas where concerns remain >>> unresolved >>> - Develop a consolidated AFRALO perspective on next steps for >>> improving ICANN accountability and transparency mechanisms, taking into >>> consideration current developments and ongoing work >>> - Translate the resulting analysis into a new AFRALO statement, >>> providing timely input into the current Review of Reviews work stream >>> >>> >>> If you agree with the proposal outlined in this email and discussed >>> during the monthly call, please reply to this email indicating your >>> interest in joining the drafting team. >>> >>> Best wishes >>> Hadia Elminiawi >>> AFRALO chair >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>> From: Gloria Frimpomaah Amofah-Adjekum < >>> gloria.amofah-adjekum(a)ghanasig.org> >>> To: Hadia El Miniawi <hadiaminiawi(a)yahoo.com> >>> Cc: AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, ICANN At-Large >>> Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> >>> Bcc: >>> Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:36:10 +0000 >>> Subject: [AFRI-Discuss] Re: ICANN86 AFRALO AfrICANN session >>> Hello Hadia, >>> >>> I am interested in joining the drafting team >>> >>> Best regards >>> Gloria Amofah-Adjekum >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On 14 Apr 2026, at 9:24 AM, Hadia El Miniawi via AFRI-Discuss < >>> afri-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Dear All, >>> >>> As we approach ICANN86, we should start the research and drafting >>> process for our ICANN86 statement. >>> >>> As presented during AFRALO monthly call, one of the key outcomes of the >>> AFRALO-AfrICANN session at ICANN85, was the recognition by participants of >>> the importance of AFRALO statements and the need to continue and further >>> strengthen this work. These statements not only preserve AFRALO's >>> institutional knowledge but also create an important feedback loop with >>> ICANN Board, supported by ICANN staff. In addition, they capture AFRALO's >>> positions on important and emerging topics currently under discussion >>> within the ICANN community. >>> >>> A survey conducted during the session reviewing AFRALO'S statements by >>> topic across the years revealed that the highest number of statements (11) >>> focused on ICANN Transparency and Accountability. >>> >>> Given the ongoing community work on the Review of Reviews, and the >>> current public comment proceeding on the standard bylaws' amendment - >>> transition article on specific reviews. *ICANN86 AFRALO-AfrICANN >>> session* could serve as an opportunity to conduct structured analysis >>> of these 11 statements to: >>> >>> - Identify gaps, lessons learned and areas where concerns remain >>> unresolved >>> - Develop a consolidated AFRALO perspective on next steps for >>> improving ICANN accountability and transparency mechanisms, taking into >>> consideration current developments and ongoing work >>> - Translate the resulting analysis into a new AFRALO statement, >>> providing timely input into the current Review of Reviews work stream >>> >>> >>> If you agree with the proposal outlined in this email and discussed >>> during the monthly call, please reply to this email indicating your >>> interest in joining the drafting team. >>> >>> Best wishes >>> Hadia Elminiawi >>> AFRALO chair >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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: Ross Moutele <rossmoutele(a)gmail.com> >>> To: Gbemisola Esho <gbemiadepojuesho(a)gmail.com> >>> Cc: Bisi Josh-Falade <bisi.joshfalade(a)gmail.com>, AFRI-Discuss < >>> afri-discuss(a)icann.org> >>> Bcc: >>> Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:15:36 +0100 >>> Subject: [AFRI-Discuss] Re: Excited to join AFRALO and the Mailing List >>> >>> Dear AFRALO, I’m grateful for the approval of my individual membership. >>> I look forward to participating and contributing to the community. >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> Le ven. 10 avr. 2026 à 11:03, Gbemisola Esho via AFRI-Discuss < >>> afri-discuss(a)icann.org> a écrit : >>> >>>> Welcome Ugonna >>>> >>>> On Fri, 10 Apr 2026, 09:35 Bisi Josh-Falade via AFRI-Discuss, < >>>> afri-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Welcome Ugonna. >>>>> >>>>> It's great to have you here! >>>>> We look forward to your contributions and insights. >>>>> >>>>> Bisi Josh-Falade >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 09:57, Ugonna Wogu via AFRI-Discuss < >>>>> afri-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Dear AFRALO, >>>>>> >>>>>> I'm thrilled and grateful that AFRALO leadership has approved my >>>>>> application for individual membership. >>>>>> >>>>>> I consider it an honour to join this diverse group of experts, to >>>>>> contribute to the community, and gain valuable insights throughout the >>>>>> process. >>>>>> Thanks again. >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> 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: 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. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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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AFRALO UA Regional Day: Advancing UA Through Adoption and Education
by ICANN Policy Calendar April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026

Dear all, As we move closer to 13 May, we invite you to save the date ! for the AFRALO UA Regional Day, a moment dedicated to advancing Universal Acceptance through adoption and education across the continent. AFRALO UA Day event will be organized into two main parts in one day: PART 1: The first will highlight real adoption cases from AFRALO members, demonstrating practical progress and success toward achieving UA readiness. As part of this initiative, the ICANN Africa GSE team will collaborate with AFRALO members whose websites are built on WordPress to support them becoming UA-ready. This session will also spotlight ongoing work within the academic sector, including collaboration with the Association of African Universities and efforts to incorporate UA concepts into educational curricula. PART 2: The second part will focus on exploring broader UA adoption efforts through collaboration with UNESCO. Discussions will address advancing UA adoption and strengthening engagement with governments and the public sector across the region, with particular emphasis on expanding awareness, capacity building, and institutional adoption. This session will also include main takeaways and discuss the way forward. Registration details are included below. UA DAY #Internet4All #UniversalAcceptance #AFRALO #ICANN #DigitalInclusion #InternetForAll AFRALO UA Regional Day: Advancing UA Through Adoption and Education has been scheduled to Wednesday, 13 May 2026 at 17:00 UTC for 3 hours. 17:00-18:15 UTC = UA Event Part 1 18:15 - 18:45 UTC = Break (30 Mins) 18:45 - 20:00 UTC = UA Event Part 2 For other times: HERE<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=AFRALO+UA+Regiona…> The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYAuPg Zoom Registration : https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/xAnzSruORKqY3AqQOTvjBA You must register to join. Password: UAday#2026 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 218, Issue 124
by sam kinuthia April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026

Hello, I express my interest in joining the drafting team. On Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 14:16 <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. ICANN86 AFRALO AfrICANN session (Hadia El Miniawi) > 2. Re: ICANN86 AFRALO AfrICANN session > (Gloria Frimpomaah Amofah-Adjekum) > 3. Re: Excited to join AFRALO and the Mailing List (Ross Moutele) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Hadia El Miniawi <hadiaminiawi(a)yahoo.com> > To: AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> > Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:51:35 +0000 (UTC) > Subject: [AFRI-Discuss] ICANN86 AFRALO AfrICANN session > Dear All, > > As we approach ICANN86, we should start the research and drafting process > for our ICANN86 statement. > > As presented during AFRALO monthly call, one of the key outcomes of the > AFRALO-AfrICANN session at ICANN85, was the recognition by participants of > the importance of AFRALO statements and the need to continue and further > strengthen this work. These statements not only preserve AFRALO's > institutional knowledge but also create an important feedback loop with > ICANN Board, supported by ICANN staff. In addition, they capture AFRALO's > positions on important and emerging topics currently under discussion > within the ICANN community. > > A survey conducted during the session reviewing AFRALO'S statements by > topic across the years revealed that the highest number of statements (11) > focused on ICANN Transparency and Accountability. > > Given the ongoing community work on the Review of Reviews, and the current > public comment proceeding on the standard bylaws' amendment - transition > article on specific reviews. *ICANN86 AFRALO-AfrICANN session* could > serve as an opportunity to conduct structured analysis of these 11 > statements to: > > - Identify gaps, lessons learned and areas where concerns remain > unresolved > - Develop a consolidated AFRALO perspective on next steps for > improving ICANN accountability and transparency mechanisms, taking into > consideration current developments and ongoing work > - Translate the resulting analysis into a new AFRALO statement, > providing timely input into the current Review of Reviews work stream > > > If you agree with the proposal outlined in this email and discussed during > the monthly call, please reply to this email indicating your interest in > joining the drafting team. > > Best wishes > Hadia Elminiawi > AFRALO chair > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Gloria Frimpomaah Amofah-Adjekum <gloria.amofah-adjekum(a)ghanasig.org > > > To: Hadia El Miniawi <hadiaminiawi(a)yahoo.com> > Cc: AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, ICANN At-Large > Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:36:10 +0000 > Subject: [AFRI-Discuss] Re: ICANN86 AFRALO AfrICANN session > Hello Hadia, > > I am interested in joining the drafting team > > Best regards > Gloria Amofah-Adjekum > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 14 Apr 2026, at 9:24 AM, Hadia El Miniawi via AFRI-Discuss < > afri-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: > > > Dear All, > > As we approach ICANN86, we should start the research and drafting process > for our ICANN86 statement. > > As presented during AFRALO monthly call, one of the key outcomes of the > AFRALO-AfrICANN session at ICANN85, was the recognition by participants of > the importance of AFRALO statements and the need to continue and further > strengthen this work. These statements not only preserve AFRALO's > institutional knowledge but also create an important feedback loop with > ICANN Board, supported by ICANN staff. In addition, they capture AFRALO's > positions on important and emerging topics currently under discussion > within the ICANN community. > > A survey conducted during the session reviewing AFRALO'S statements by > topic across the years revealed that the highest number of statements (11) > focused on ICANN Transparency and Accountability. > > Given the ongoing community work on the Review of Reviews, and the current > public comment proceeding on the standard bylaws' amendment - transition > article on specific reviews. *ICANN86 AFRALO-AfrICANN session* could > serve as an opportunity to conduct structured analysis of these 11 > statements to: > > - Identify gaps, lessons learned and areas where concerns remain > unresolved > - Develop a consolidated AFRALO perspective on next steps for > improving ICANN accountability and transparency mechanisms, taking into > consideration current developments and ongoing work > - Translate the resulting analysis into a new AFRALO statement, > providing timely input into the current Review of Reviews work stream > > > If you agree with the proposal outlined in this email and discussed during > the monthly call, please reply to this email indicating your interest in > joining the drafting team. > > Best wishes > Hadia Elminiawi > AFRALO chair > > _______________________________________________ > 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: Ross Moutele <rossmoutele(a)gmail.com> > To: Gbemisola Esho <gbemiadepojuesho(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Bisi Josh-Falade <bisi.joshfalade(a)gmail.com>, AFRI-Discuss < > afri-discuss(a)icann.org> > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:15:36 +0100 > Subject: [AFRI-Discuss] Re: Excited to join AFRALO and the Mailing List > > Dear AFRALO, I’m grateful for the approval of my individual membership. I > look forward to participating and contributing to the community. > > Regards > > Le ven. 10 avr. 2026 à 11:03, Gbemisola Esho via AFRI-Discuss < > afri-discuss(a)icann.org> a écrit : > >> Welcome Ugonna >> >> On Fri, 10 Apr 2026, 09:35 Bisi Josh-Falade via AFRI-Discuss, < >> afri-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: >> >>> Welcome Ugonna. >>> >>> It's great to have you here! >>> We look forward to your contributions and insights. >>> >>> Bisi Josh-Falade >>> >>> On Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 09:57, Ugonna Wogu via AFRI-Discuss < >>> afri-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: >>> >>>> Dear AFRALO, >>>> >>>> I'm thrilled and grateful that AFRALO leadership has approved my >>>> application for individual membership. >>>> >>>> I consider it an honour to join this diverse group of experts, to >>>> contribute to the community, and gain valuable insights throughout the >>>> process. >>>> Thanks again. >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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: 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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Re: AFRI-Discuss Digest, Vol 218, Issue 136
by Chokri Ben Romdhane April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026

Dear Hadia and friends, Count me in the draft team. Friendly regards Chokri Le jeu. 16 avr. 2026 à 10:00, <afri-discuss-request(a)icann.org> a écrit : > 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: [External] Re: ICANN86 AFRALO AfrICANN session > (Hadia Abdelsalam Mokhtar EL miniawi) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Hadia Abdelsalam Mokhtar EL miniawi <Hadia(a)tra.gov.eg> > To: Olabimpe Adeloro <oadeloro(a)gmail.com>, Hadia El Miniawi < > hadiaminiawi(a)yahoo.com> > Cc: AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, ICANN At-Large > Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:58:37 +0000 > Subject: [AFRI-Discuss] Re: [External] Re: ICANN86 AFRALO AfrICANN session > > Dear Olabimpe, > > > > Thank you for your interest in joining the drafting team, noted with > thanks. > > > > Kindest regards > > Hadia Elminiawi > > > > *From:* Olabimpe Adeloro via AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss(a)icann.org> > *Sent:* 15 April 2026 04:03 > *To:* Hadia El Miniawi <hadiaminiawi(a)yahoo.com> > *Cc:* AFRI-Discuss <afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>; ICANN At-Large > Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> > *Subject:* [External] [AFRI-Discuss] Re: ICANN86 AFRALO AfrICANN session > > > > Oops, ignore the 16 please, I don't know it's doing there...lol > > > > Warm regards, > *Olabimpe Adeloro* > Founder & Executive Director > MOBA CyberSafety Nexus > 📧 info(a)mabacybersafety.com > 🌐 www.mobacybersafety.com > 📞 +234-803-467-8482 > > > > > > *Cybersecurity Is Not Optional!* > > Somebody is after your data. Stay alert. Stay aware. > > If you think it can’t happen to you, you might be next. > > > > > > > > > > > > On Wed, Apr 15, 2026 at 2:40 AM Olabimpe Adeloro <oadeloro(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > Dear Hadia and All, > > Thank you for sharing this important initiative and for the thoughtful > direction toward ICANN86. The focus on strengthening AFRALO’s contributions > to transparency and accountability discussions is both timely and impactful. > > I would also like to appreciate the 16 members who have already indicated > interest in joining the drafting team. Your commitment to advancing > AFRALO’s voice within the ICANN community is truly commendable. > > I am interested in contributing to this process and would be glad to > support the drafting team, particularly by offering insights and > participating in reviews where necessary. While my current schedule is > quite demanding, I remain committed to adding value where I can and > collaborating with the team to achieve a strong and meaningful outcome. > > Thank you once again for the opportunity, and I look forward to > contributing to this important work. > > Warm regards, > *Olabimpe Adeloro* > Founder & Executive Director > MOBA CyberSafety Nexus > 📧 info(a)mabacybersafety.com > 🌐 www.mobacybersafety.com > 📞 +234-803-467-8482 > > > Cybersecurity Is Not Optional! > Somebody is after your data. Stay alert. Stay aware. > If you think it can’t happen to you, you might be the next victim. > > > > > > Warm regards, > *Olabimpe Adeloro* > Founder & Executive Director > MOBA CyberSafety Nexus > 📧 info(a)mabacybersafety.com > 🌐 www.mobacybersafety.com > 📞 +234-803-467-8482 > > > > > > *Cybersecurity Is Not Optional!* > > Somebody is after your data. Stay alert. Stay aware. > > If you think it can’t happen to you, you might be next. > > > > > > > > > > On Tue, Apr 14, 2026 at 10:24 AM Hadia El Miniawi via AFRI-Discuss < > afri-discuss(a)icann.org> wrote: > > Dear All, > > > > As we approach ICANN86, we should start the research and drafting process > for our ICANN86 statement. > > > > As presented during AFRALO monthly call, one of the key outcomes of the > AFRALO-AfrICANN session at ICANN85, was the recognition by participants of > the importance of AFRALO statements and the need to continue and further > strengthen this work. These statements not only preserve AFRALO's > institutional knowledge but also create an important feedback loop with > ICANN Board, supported by ICANN staff. In addition, they capture AFRALO's > positions on important and emerging topics currently under discussion > within the ICANN community. > > > > A survey conducted during the session reviewing AFRALO'S statements by > topic across the years revealed that the highest number of statements (11) > focused on ICANN Transparency and Accountability. > > > > Given the ongoing community work on the Review of Reviews, and the current > public comment proceeding on the standard bylaws' amendment - transition > article on specific reviews. *ICANN86 AFRALO-AfrICANN session* could > serve as an opportunity to conduct structured analysis of these 11 > statements to: > > - Identify gaps, lessons learned and areas where concerns remain > unresolved > - Develop a consolidated AFRALO perspective on next steps for > improving ICANN accountability and transparency mechanisms, taking into > consideration current developments and ongoing work > - Translate the resulting analysis into a new AFRALO statement, > providing timely input into the current Review of Reviews work stream > > > > If you agree with the proposal outlined in this email and discussed during > the monthly call, please reply to this email indicating your interest in > joining the drafting team. > > > > Best wishes > > Hadia Elminiawi > > AFRALO chair > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Excited to join AFRALO and the Mailing List
by Ugonna Wogu April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026

Dear AFRALO, I'm thrilled and grateful that AFRALO leadership has approved my application for individual membership. I consider it an honour to join this diverse group of experts, to contribute to the community, and gain valuable insights throughout the process. Thanks again.

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AFRALO Monthly Call
by ICANN Policy Calendar April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026

Dear all, The next AFRALO Monthly Call has been scheduled to Wednesday, 06 May 2026 at 18:30 UTC for 90 mins. For other times: <https://tinyurl.com/ffpkvhks> HERE<https://tinyurl.com/t9rfzy3z> The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYDLP Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97732700649 Password: *Afra1o*26 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: ICANN86 AFRALO AfrICANN session
by Godsway Kubi April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026

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