[AFRI-Discuss] A New Approach to Africa by ICANN

Dear AFRALO colleagues, please find the following announcement. Our congratulations go to Dr. Tarek Kamel to serve as Senior Advisor on global issues to the ICANN President and CEO. The ICANN announcement can be found on: http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-10aug12-en.htm This announcement is very important since it also signals the need for AFRALO and its ALSes to realise the opportunity of this new engagement strategy. I therefore look forward to seeing ALSes in the region contribute well to this new development. The renewed interest that ICANN is showing in the region should benefit our ALSes at local level too. Warmest regards, Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond ALAC Chair