[AfrICANN-discuss] Sad News: Passing of WACREN CEO, Dr. Boubakar Barry

[Mike Silber]

Thank you for sharing this very sad news!

Dr Boubakar was a committed member of this community and an able
contributor to the growth of networking on the continent.

He will be missed!

Condolences to his family, friends and colleagues!

On Thu, 19 Sep 2024 at 12:34, Dr Paulos Nyirenda <paulos at sdnp.org.mw> wrote:

>
> Sad to hear this. I have interacted with Dr. Boubakar Barry on AFTLD,
> AFRINIC and other forums where he provided wisdom and often humour, sincere
> condolelnces to his family, will miss him. MHSRIEP.
>
> Regards,
>
> Paulos
> =====================================
> Dr Paulos B Nyirenda
> NIC.MW & .mw ccTLD: http://www.nic.mw
> SDNP: http://www.sdnp.org.mw
>
>
> On 18 Sep 2024 at 10:05, Seun Ojedeji wrote:
>
> > Quite sad to read this. May God grant his family the grace during this
> > trying time..may his soul rest in peace
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > ----
> > Sent from my mobile
> > kindly excuse typos
> >
> > On Wed, 18 Sept 2024, 10:01 am Omo Oaiya, <omo.oaiya at wacren.net>
> > wrote:
> >     Dear Community,
> >     It has been a while since I messaged this list, and it is with
> >     deep sorrow that I share the news of the passing of Dr. Boubakar
> >     Barry, the CEO of WACREN. Boubakar was a pillar of leadership and
> >     vision, whose contributions to our community and the broader
> >     African research and education network have been immense. His
> >     absence will be deeply felt. Please keep Dr. Barry, his family,
> >     and the WACREN team in your thoughts and prayers during this
> >     difficult time. Begin forwarded message:
> >
> > From: Venant Palanga <vpalanga at gmail.com >
> > Subject: Reminder to God of Dr. Boubakar Barry
> > Date: 18 September 2024 at 14:18:22 WEST
> > To: WACREN Members <members at wacren.net>
> > Cc: WACREN Secretariat <secretariat at wacren.net>
> >
> > Dear Members/Community/AfricaConnect partners,
> >
> > With heavy grief, WACREN announces the passing of our Chief Executive
> > Officer, Dr Boubakar Barry.
> >
> > Dr. Barry was a visionary leader whose unwavering commitment and
> > passion guided WACREN and our community to remarkable growth and
> > success over 13 years. His leadership and dedication will be deeply
> > missed. His achievements will continue to inspire us.
> >
> > The Board, management and staff of WACREN are deeply saddened by this
> > unfortunate news. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Dr. Barry's
> > family and close associates during this difficult time.
> >
> > Details regarding funeral arrangements will be shared in due course.
> >
> > May his soul rest in peace.
> >     Dr Venant Eyouléki T. G. Palanga
> >     Chairman of the Board of Directors/Président du Conseil
> >     d'Administration WACREN Lomé, TOGO
> >
> >
> >     Omo OAIYA
> >     Chief Strategy Officer/Directeur de la Stratégie | WACREN m:
> >     +234 808 888 1571 , +233 536 269 987
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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