Nomination for the ALAC Representation for AFRALO
Hello, I would like to nominate Thoko Miya (ISOC South Africa chair) for the ALAC Representation for AFRALO. I believe she can do this job well. -- Mark James ELKINS - Posix Systems - (South) Africa mje@posix.co.za Tel: +27.826010496 <tel:+27826010496> For fast, reliable, low cost Internet in ZA: https://ftth.posix.co.za Posix SystemsVCARD for MJ Elkins
Good day Colleagues, I am deeply honored to accept the nomination to serve as the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) representative from the African Regional At-Large Organization (AFRALO) within the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) community. I accept this nomination with humility and a strong sense of responsibility, recognizing the trust placed in me by the community. I am committed to listening, learning, and working collaboratively to ensure that the voices of African end-users are meaningfully represented and translated into impact within ICANN processes. My representation will focus on strengthening AFRALO’s policy voice within ALAC by translating grassroots African user realities into actionable ICANN policy advice, while expanding meaningful participation and capacity across the region. What I would do as ALAC Representative (AFRALO) My contribution is closely aligned with ALAC’s current priorities of policy advice development, capacity building, and effective end-user representation: *1. Strengthen African input into ICANN policy advice* - I will lead coordinated African contributions to ALAC statements through Public Comment processes. - I will translate complex DNS and naming policy issues into clear end-user impacts, including affordability, access, and trust. - I will ensure African user perspectives are consistently reflected in ALAC advice to ICANN. *2. Scale capacity building and meaningful participation* - I will expand AFRALO’s pipeline of At-Large Structures (ALSes) and individual members. - I will increase active participation in key groups such as the Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG). - I will localize ICANN knowledge and engagement for grassroots communities, particularly youth and underserved populations. *3. Bridge outreach, engagement, and policy impact* - I will align outreach efforts with measurable policy engagement and contribution. - I will strengthen the linkage between AFRALO community inputs and ALAC decision-making processes. - I will advance ICANN’s accountability and user-focused governance mechanisms through practical implementation. Strategic Value Aligned with ALAC’s evolving focus on policy influence, community growth, and accountability, I will: - Work to shift AFRALO from participation to measurable policy influence within ICANN processes. - Support positioning African end-users as active contributors to DNS governance. - Ground ALAC advice in real-world connectivity challenges, including affordability, infrastructure gaps, and last-mile access, ensuring implementation credibility. I approach this role committed to serving, collaborating, and contributing meaningfully to strengthening Africa’s voice within the global Internet governance ecosystem. Kind regards Thoko Miya Chairperson Internet South Africa On Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 18:51, Mark Elkins via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Hello,
I would like to nominate Thoko Miya (ISOC South Africa chair) for the ALAC Representation for AFRALO.
I believe she can do this job well. --
Mark James ELKINS - Posix Systems - (South) Africa mje@posix.co.za Tel: +27.826010496 <+27826010496> For fast, reliable, low cost Internet in ZA: https://ftth.posix.co.za
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I believe you, Thokozile Congratulations... On Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 11:57 AM Thoko Miya via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Good day Colleagues,
I am deeply honored to accept the nomination to serve as the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) representative from the African Regional At-Large Organization (AFRALO) within the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) community.
I accept this nomination with humility and a strong sense of responsibility, recognizing the trust placed in me by the community. I am committed to listening, learning, and working collaboratively to ensure that the voices of African end-users are meaningfully represented and translated into impact within ICANN processes.
My representation will focus on strengthening AFRALO’s policy voice within ALAC by translating grassroots African user realities into actionable ICANN policy advice, while expanding meaningful participation and capacity across the region. What I would do as ALAC Representative (AFRALO)
My contribution is closely aligned with ALAC’s current priorities of policy advice development, capacity building, and effective end-user representation:
*1. Strengthen African input into ICANN policy advice*
- I will lead coordinated African contributions to ALAC statements through Public Comment processes. - I will translate complex DNS and naming policy issues into clear end-user impacts, including affordability, access, and trust. - I will ensure African user perspectives are consistently reflected in ALAC advice to ICANN.
*2. Scale capacity building and meaningful participation*
- I will expand AFRALO’s pipeline of At-Large Structures (ALSes) and individual members. - I will increase active participation in key groups such as the Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG). - I will localize ICANN knowledge and engagement for grassroots communities, particularly youth and underserved populations.
*3. Bridge outreach, engagement, and policy impact*
- I will align outreach efforts with measurable policy engagement and contribution. - I will strengthen the linkage between AFRALO community inputs and ALAC decision-making processes. - I will advance ICANN’s accountability and user-focused governance mechanisms through practical implementation.
Strategic Value
Aligned with ALAC’s evolving focus on policy influence, community growth, and accountability, I will:
- Work to shift AFRALO from participation to measurable policy influence within ICANN processes. - Support positioning African end-users as active contributors to DNS governance. - Ground ALAC advice in real-world connectivity challenges, including affordability, infrastructure gaps, and last-mile access, ensuring implementation credibility.
I approach this role committed to serving, collaborating, and contributing meaningfully to strengthening Africa’s voice within the global Internet governance ecosystem. Kind regards Thoko Miya Chairperson Internet South Africa
On Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 18:51, Mark Elkins via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Hello,
I would like to nominate Thoko Miya (ISOC South Africa chair) for the ALAC Representation for AFRALO.
I believe she can do this job well. --
Mark James ELKINS - Posix Systems - (South) Africa mje@posix.co.za Tel: +27.826010496 <+27826010496> For fast, reliable, low cost Internet in ZA: https://ftth.posix.co.za
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Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to fully support *Thoko Miya's *nomination for the position of ALAC Representative (AFRALO). I have seen her grow within this space, and she brings not only the requisite experience and strong understanding of ICANN processes but also positive energy and a strong commitment to advancing the interests of African end-users. Her track record in policy engagement, capacity building, and community development positions her well to translate grassroots perspectives into meaningful policy contributions within ALAC. I am confident she will represent AFRALO with professionalism, insight, and dedication, and I encourage all colleagues to support her candidacy. *Wisdom Donkor* (CASP+, CISM, CEH Certified,) P.O. Box CT 2439, Cantonments, Accra | www.aodirf.org / www. <http://www.afrigeocon.org>agdic.info Tel: +233 20 812 8851 Skype: wisdom_dk | Facebook: kwasi wisdom | Twitter: @wisdom_dk _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ICANN GNSO Council Member | ICANN transfer policy review working group Member | Council Committee for Overseeing and Implementing Continuous Improvement (CCOICI) | UN IGF MAG Member | IGF Support Fund Association Executive Committee Member, World Bank Independent Consultant | AU AFIGF Member | Ghana OGP Advisory Committee member | GSS SDGs Advisory Committee Member ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Specialization: E-government Network Infrastructure and E-application, Internet Governance, Open Data policies platforms & Community Development, Cyber Security, Geospatial Technologies, Open Source Technologies, Domain Name Systems, Human Resource Planning and Development, Software Engineering, Event Planning & Management, On Tue, Apr 28, 2026 at 10:56 AM Thoko Miya via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Good day Colleagues,
I am deeply honored to accept the nomination to serve as the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) representative from the African Regional At-Large Organization (AFRALO) within the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) community.
I accept this nomination with humility and a strong sense of responsibility, recognizing the trust placed in me by the community. I am committed to listening, learning, and working collaboratively to ensure that the voices of African end-users are meaningfully represented and translated into impact within ICANN processes.
My representation will focus on strengthening AFRALO’s policy voice within ALAC by translating grassroots African user realities into actionable ICANN policy advice, while expanding meaningful participation and capacity across the region. What I would do as ALAC Representative (AFRALO)
My contribution is closely aligned with ALAC’s current priorities of policy advice development, capacity building, and effective end-user representation:
*1. Strengthen African input into ICANN policy advice*
- I will lead coordinated African contributions to ALAC statements through Public Comment processes. - I will translate complex DNS and naming policy issues into clear end-user impacts, including affordability, access, and trust. - I will ensure African user perspectives are consistently reflected in ALAC advice to ICANN.
*2. Scale capacity building and meaningful participation*
- I will expand AFRALO’s pipeline of At-Large Structures (ALSes) and individual members. - I will increase active participation in key groups such as the Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG). - I will localize ICANN knowledge and engagement for grassroots communities, particularly youth and underserved populations.
*3. Bridge outreach, engagement, and policy impact*
- I will align outreach efforts with measurable policy engagement and contribution. - I will strengthen the linkage between AFRALO community inputs and ALAC decision-making processes. - I will advance ICANN’s accountability and user-focused governance mechanisms through practical implementation.
Strategic Value
Aligned with ALAC’s evolving focus on policy influence, community growth, and accountability, I will:
- Work to shift AFRALO from participation to measurable policy influence within ICANN processes. - Support positioning African end-users as active contributors to DNS governance. - Ground ALAC advice in real-world connectivity challenges, including affordability, infrastructure gaps, and last-mile access, ensuring implementation credibility.
I approach this role committed to serving, collaborating, and contributing meaningfully to strengthening Africa’s voice within the global Internet governance ecosystem. Kind regards Thoko Miya Chairperson Internet South Africa
On Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 18:51, Mark Elkins via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Hello,
I would like to nominate Thoko Miya (ISOC South Africa chair) for the ALAC Representation for AFRALO.
I believe she can do this job well. --
Mark James ELKINS - Posix Systems - (South) Africa mje@posix.co.za Tel: +27.826010496 <+27826010496> For fast, reliable, low cost Internet in ZA: https://ftth.posix.co.za
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Dear Colleagues, I wholeheartedly support the nomination of Thoko Miya for the position of ALAC Representative (AFRALO). Her extensive track record in capacity building, internet governance engagement, and policy development unequivocally highlights her qualifications for this role. Thoko possesses a profound understanding of the ICANN processes and the pressing issues we currently face in our rapidly evolving digital society. Her expertise and dedication to promoting inclusive dialogues and creative solutions make her an exceptional candidate poised to represent our interests effectively. Global Licensing and Certification Standards Engineer | Regulatory Compliance Expert Email: ernestmafuta@gmail.com Phone: +260978426067 Country: Zambia "Upholding Standards, Empowering Global Trade" On Tue, Apr 28, 2026 at 5:04 AM Wisdom Donkor via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to fully support *Thoko Miya's *nomination for the position of ALAC Representative (AFRALO). I have seen her grow within this space, and she brings not only the requisite experience and strong understanding of ICANN processes but also positive energy and a strong commitment to advancing the interests of African end-users. Her track record in policy engagement, capacity building, and community development positions her well to translate grassroots perspectives into meaningful policy contributions within ALAC. I am confident she will represent AFRALO with professionalism, insight, and dedication, and I encourage all colleagues to support her candidacy.
*Wisdom Donkor* (CASP+, CISM, CEH Certified,) P.O. Box CT 2439, Cantonments, Accra | www.aodirf.org / www. <http://www.afrigeocon.org>agdic.info Tel: +233 20 812 8851 Skype: wisdom_dk | Facebook: kwasi wisdom | Twitter: @wisdom_dk
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____________________________________________________________________________________________ Specialization: E-government Network Infrastructure and E-application, Internet Governance, Open Data policies platforms & Community Development, Cyber Security, Geospatial Technologies, Open Source Technologies, Domain Name Systems, Human Resource Planning and Development, Software Engineering, Event Planning & Management,
On Tue, Apr 28, 2026 at 10:56 AM Thoko Miya via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Good day Colleagues,
I am deeply honored to accept the nomination to serve as the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) representative from the African Regional At-Large Organization (AFRALO) within the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) community.
I accept this nomination with humility and a strong sense of responsibility, recognizing the trust placed in me by the community. I am committed to listening, learning, and working collaboratively to ensure that the voices of African end-users are meaningfully represented and translated into impact within ICANN processes.
My representation will focus on strengthening AFRALO’s policy voice within ALAC by translating grassroots African user realities into actionable ICANN policy advice, while expanding meaningful participation and capacity across the region. What I would do as ALAC Representative (AFRALO)
My contribution is closely aligned with ALAC’s current priorities of policy advice development, capacity building, and effective end-user representation:
*1. Strengthen African input into ICANN policy advice*
- I will lead coordinated African contributions to ALAC statements through Public Comment processes. - I will translate complex DNS and naming policy issues into clear end-user impacts, including affordability, access, and trust. - I will ensure African user perspectives are consistently reflected in ALAC advice to ICANN.
*2. Scale capacity building and meaningful participation*
- I will expand AFRALO’s pipeline of At-Large Structures (ALSes) and individual members. - I will increase active participation in key groups such as the Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG). - I will localize ICANN knowledge and engagement for grassroots communities, particularly youth and underserved populations.
*3. Bridge outreach, engagement, and policy impact*
- I will align outreach efforts with measurable policy engagement and contribution. - I will strengthen the linkage between AFRALO community inputs and ALAC decision-making processes. - I will advance ICANN’s accountability and user-focused governance mechanisms through practical implementation.
Strategic Value
Aligned with ALAC’s evolving focus on policy influence, community growth, and accountability, I will:
- Work to shift AFRALO from participation to measurable policy influence within ICANN processes. - Support positioning African end-users as active contributors to DNS governance. - Ground ALAC advice in real-world connectivity challenges, including affordability, infrastructure gaps, and last-mile access, ensuring implementation credibility.
I approach this role committed to serving, collaborating, and contributing meaningfully to strengthening Africa’s voice within the global Internet governance ecosystem. Kind regards Thoko Miya Chairperson Internet South Africa
On Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 18:51, Mark Elkins via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Hello,
I would like to nominate Thoko Miya (ISOC South Africa chair) for the ALAC Representation for AFRALO.
I believe she can do this job well. --
Mark James ELKINS - Posix Systems - (South) Africa mje@posix.co.za Tel: +27.826010496 <+27826010496> For fast, reliable, low cost Internet in ZA: https://ftth.posix.co.za
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Dear Colleagues, I would like to express my full support for the nomination of Thoko Miya as AFRALO Representative to the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC). Thoko has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, commitment to inclusive Internet governance, and dedication to advancing meaningful participation across the African region. Her vision for strengthening African end-user representation, expanding capacity building, and enhancing policy engagement aligns strongly with AFRALO and ALAC priorities. I am confident that she will represent the interests of African Internet users with professionalism, integrity, and impact within the ICANN ecosystem. Kind regards, Fatou SARR_AfIGF MAG member On Thu, 23 Apr 2026, 18:51 Mark Elkins via AFRI-Discuss, < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Hello,
I would like to nominate Thoko Miya (ISOC South Africa chair) for the ALAC Representation for AFRALO.
I believe she can do this job well. --
Mark James ELKINS - Posix Systems - (South) Africa mje@posix.co.za Tel: +27.826010496 <+27826010496> For fast, reliable, low cost Internet in ZA: https://ftth.posix.co.za
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Hello Fatou, Election is already ongoing, and as is the case for reliable elections, you cannot be showing support for any candidates at this time. Let us continue to make our elections nice as it has always been. Cheers. Raymond Mamattah [image: linkedin] <https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-selorm-mamattah/> [image: facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/selorm.mamattah> [image: twitter] <https://twitter.com/RMamattah> Accra, Ghana On Mon, May 11, 2026 at 5:06 PM Fatou SARR via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear Colleagues,
I would like to express my full support for the nomination of Thoko Miya as AFRALO Representative to the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC).
Thoko has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, commitment to inclusive Internet governance, and dedication to advancing meaningful participation across the African region. Her vision for strengthening African end-user representation, expanding capacity building, and enhancing policy engagement aligns strongly with AFRALO and ALAC priorities.
I am confident that she will represent the interests of African Internet users with professionalism, integrity, and impact within the ICANN ecosystem.
Kind regards, Fatou SARR_AfIGF MAG member
On Thu, 23 Apr 2026, 18:51 Mark Elkins via AFRI-Discuss, < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Hello,
I would like to nominate Thoko Miya (ISOC South Africa chair) for the ALAC Representation for AFRALO.
I believe she can do this job well. --
Mark James ELKINS - Posix Systems - (South) Africa mje@posix.co.za Tel: +27.826010496 <+27826010496> For fast, reliable, low cost Internet in ZA: https://ftth.posix.co.za
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Bonjour Fatou , J'espère que ce mail vous trouve en bonne santé. Je soutiens les propos de Raymond et je pense aussi que votre mail n'arrive pas au moment opportun, dans la mesure où les élections sont déjà en cours et que certains membres ont même déjà voté . Cela aurait été judicieux de le partager avant le lancement du scrutin. De ce fait il serait préférable d'éviter ce genre de sortie afin de favoriser une atmosphère paisible et crédible des élections en cours . Tout mon soutien aux différents candidats et que le meilleur gagne. Respectueusement . *Eva NCHO-HIE* *IT Support |e-Gouvernance |Certifiée ITIL V3|**Certifiée CFOT-CFOS/O* *Fellow AFRINIC 30|Fellow ICANN 73-80|Fellow MFI Africa 2019|Fellow YALI Accra 2020* *-------------------------------------------------------------------------------* *t: +**225 01 03813311- 07 08414479 * *facebook**: **Eva Yedidja |twitter :@eva_ncho | Telegram : @evayedidja* Le lun. 11 mai 2026, 17:23, Raymond Mamattah via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> a écrit :
Hello Fatou,
Election is already ongoing, and as is the case for reliable elections, you cannot be showing support for any candidates at this time.
Let us continue to make our elections nice as it has always been.
Cheers. Raymond Mamattah [image: linkedin] <https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-selorm-mamattah/> [image: facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/selorm.mamattah> [image: twitter] <https://twitter.com/RMamattah> Accra, Ghana
On Mon, May 11, 2026 at 5:06 PM Fatou SARR via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear Colleagues,
I would like to express my full support for the nomination of Thoko Miya as AFRALO Representative to the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC).
Thoko has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, commitment to inclusive Internet governance, and dedication to advancing meaningful participation across the African region. Her vision for strengthening African end-user representation, expanding capacity building, and enhancing policy engagement aligns strongly with AFRALO and ALAC priorities.
I am confident that she will represent the interests of African Internet users with professionalism, integrity, and impact within the ICANN ecosystem.
Kind regards, Fatou SARR_AfIGF MAG member
On Thu, 23 Apr 2026, 18:51 Mark Elkins via AFRI-Discuss, < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Hello,
I would like to nominate Thoko Miya (ISOC South Africa chair) for the ALAC Representation for AFRALO.
I believe she can do this job well. --
Mark James ELKINS - Posix Systems - (South) Africa mje@posix.co.za Tel: +27.826010496 <+27826010496> For fast, reliable, low cost Internet in ZA: https://ftth.posix.co.za
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Bonjour a tous, Merci Eva j'ai deja votè. Thank you for you guidance,I already voted. Please, ignore my previous message. Kind regards On Wed, 13 May 2026, 00:35 Eva Yedidja, <evayedidja@gmail.com> wrote:
Bonjour Fatou , J'espère que ce mail vous trouve en bonne santé.
Je soutiens les propos de Raymond et je pense aussi que votre mail n'arrive pas au moment opportun, dans la mesure où les élections sont déjà en cours et que certains membres ont même déjà voté .
Cela aurait été judicieux de le partager avant le lancement du scrutin. De ce fait il serait préférable d'éviter ce genre de sortie afin de favoriser une atmosphère paisible et crédible des élections en cours .
Tout mon soutien aux différents candidats et que le meilleur gagne.
Respectueusement .
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Le lun. 11 mai 2026, 17:23, Raymond Mamattah via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> a écrit :
Hello Fatou,
Election is already ongoing, and as is the case for reliable elections, you cannot be showing support for any candidates at this time.
Let us continue to make our elections nice as it has always been.
Cheers. Raymond Mamattah [image: linkedin] <https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-selorm-mamattah/> [image: facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/selorm.mamattah> [image: twitter] <https://twitter.com/RMamattah> Accra, Ghana
On Mon, May 11, 2026 at 5:06 PM Fatou SARR via AFRI-Discuss < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear Colleagues,
I would like to express my full support for the nomination of Thoko Miya as AFRALO Representative to the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC).
Thoko has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, commitment to inclusive Internet governance, and dedication to advancing meaningful participation across the African region. Her vision for strengthening African end-user representation, expanding capacity building, and enhancing policy engagement aligns strongly with AFRALO and ALAC priorities.
I am confident that she will represent the interests of African Internet users with professionalism, integrity, and impact within the ICANN ecosystem.
Kind regards, Fatou SARR_AfIGF MAG member
On Thu, 23 Apr 2026, 18:51 Mark Elkins via AFRI-Discuss, < afri-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Hello,
I would like to nominate Thoko Miya (ISOC South Africa chair) for the ALAC Representation for AFRALO.
I believe she can do this job well. --
Mark James ELKINS - Posix Systems - (South) Africa mje@posix.co.za Tel: +27.826010496 <+27826010496> For fast, reliable, low cost Internet in ZA: https://ftth.posix.co.za
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participants (8)
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ernest mafuta -
Eva Yedidja -
Fatou SARR -
Ibrahim Bashir Aliyu -
Mark Elkins -
Raymond Mamattah -
Thoko Miya -
Wisdom Donkor