From comms at afrinic.net Thu Jan 15 12:04:29 2026 From: comms at afrinic.net (AFRINIC Communication) Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:04:29 +0400 Subject: [AFRINIC-Announce] Partner with AFRINIC: Host or Sponsor 2026 IPv6 & RPKI Events in Your Country Message-ID: <20D78237-DF70-452A-BDC6-9477B5F83E20@afrinic.net> [Version en fran?ais au bas] Dear colleagues, Greetings from AFRINIC! It's that time of year, and we are calling on organisations across Africa to partner with us to unleash the power of the Internet through impactful in-person events in 2026. Join the 40+ organisations who have partnered with us over the past 20 years to build skills, deploy technologies, and drive continental progress. You can partner with us in one of two ways: Host an RPKI & IPv6 Deployathon. Host an IPv6 Training & Certification event. Government organisations will benefit the most from hosting our special Government IPv6 Kickstart event, in which we: Train & certify government IPv6 Engineers Train & certify IPv6 government Program Managers Create & refine an IPv6 Action Plan for the government. This event prepares the government organisation to host future deployathons, transforming those IPv6 deployment plans into actual IPv6 deployment milestones. Ready to make an impact? Learn more and apply to host an event in your country in 2026 - https://afrinic.academy/call-for-local-hosts/ Deadline: 31 January 2026 at 23:59 GMT. We look forward to partnering with you to elevate Africa's digital future. Kind Regards, AFRINIC Team P.S. Interested in sponsoring but don?t want to host? ?Sponsor an event or certification fees for engineers - https://afrinic.academy/call-for-local-hosts/ ???????????????????????.. Devenez partenaire d'AFRINIC : organisez ou sponsorisez les ?v?nements IPv6 & RPKI 2026 dans votre pays Chers coll?gues, Salutations d?AFRINIC!! C'est le moment de l'ann?e o? nous appelons les organisations ? travers l'Afrique ? collaborer avec nous pour exploiter tout le potentiel d'Internet gr?ce ? des ?v?nements en pr?sentiel marquants en 2026. Rejoignez plus de 40 organisations qui se sont associ?es ? nous au cours des 20 derni?res ann?es pour d?velopper des comp?tences, d?ployer des technologies et stimuler le progr?s continental. Vous pouvez vous associer ? nous de deux mani?res : Organisez un RPKI & IPv6 Deployathon Organisez un ?v?nement de formation et de certification IPv6 Les organisations gouvernementales tireront le meilleur parti de l'organisation de notre ?v?nement sp?cial Government IPv6 Kickstart, dans le cadre duquel nous: Formons et certifions les ing?nieurs IPv6 du gouvernement Formons et certifions les responsables de programmes IPv6 du gouvernement Cr?ons et affinons un plan d'action IPv6 pour le gouvernement. Cet ?v?nement pr?pare l'organisme gouvernemental ? organiser de futurs d?ploiements, transformant ces plans de d?ploiement IPv6 en ?tapes concr?tes de d?ploiement IPv6. Pr?t ? faire bouger les choses ? En savoir plus et postuler pour accueillir un ?v?nement dans votre pays en 2026 - https://afrinic.academy/fr/call-for-local-hosts/ Date limite : 31 Janvier 2026 ? 23 h 59 GMT. Nous sommes impatients de collaborer avec vous pour am?liorer l'avenir num?rique de l'Afrique. Cordialement, AFRINIC Team P.S. Vous souhaitez devenir un sponsor, mais vous ne voulez pas accueillir l??v?nement Parrainez un ?v?nement ou les frais de certification des ing?nieurs - https://afrinic.academy/fr/call-for-local-hosts/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From comms at afrinic.net Tue Jan 27 07:18:13 2026 From: comms at afrinic.net (AFRINIC Communication) Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:18:13 +0400 Subject: [AFRINIC-Announce] ICANN's NomCom Now Accepting Applications Message-ID: <8EC891BC-9410-4FA1-A1EE-5A0BD23173E0@afrinic.net> [Sent on behalf of the ICANN 2026 Nominating Committee] Dear colleagues, The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Nominating Committee (NomCom) is now accepting applications for key leadership positions within the ICANN policy councils. These roles provide a rare and meaningful opportunity for leaders to help shape global Internet governance policies and the technical coordination of the Internet?s unique identifier systems. Your support in sharing this announcement will help ensure a diverse and capable pool of candidates dedicated to upholding the multi-stakeholder model and advancing global Internet policy. This year, the NomCom is undertaking extra outreach efforts to identify and encourage highly qualified candidates for the important policy-focused positions within ICANN?s Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, specifically: Two Regional Representatives to the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) ? one each from Europe and North America One Member of the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Council One Member of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council These positions play a critical role in advancing policy development that supports the stability, security, and openness of the global Internet. We want to highlight that these policy roles include travel support for participation in ICANN?s face-to-face meetings, enabling leaders to engage directly in essential multi-stakeholder discussions worldwide. Application Deadline: 18 February 2026, 23:59 UTC Learn More and Apply: 2026 ICANN Nominating Committee - ICANN - https://www.icann.org/nomcom2026 Applicants must be fluent in English; further qualifications vary by role. All applications are confidential and must be submitted via the online candidate portal. For questions or additional information, please contact the NomCom team directly at nomcom-candidate-support at icann.org . Thank you for your partnership in promoting inclusive and effective Internet governance leadership. Best regards, Thomas Barrett Chair - ICANN 2026 Nominating Committee -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From comms at afrinic.net Mon Feb 2 14:14:50 2026 From: comms at afrinic.net (AFRINIC Communication) Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 18:14:50 +0400 Subject: [AFRINIC-Announce] RIR Governance Document Second Consultation Summary Report and Next Steps Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, The Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) has completed its qualitative analysis and summary of the community feedback received in response to the second version of the draft ?Governance Document for the Recognition, Operation, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries? (RIR Governance Document). The second consultation was open from 28 August until 7 November 2025. During this window, the NRO NC received comments across the five RIR mailing lists, input via various webinars and online sessions, sessions held at RIR Meetings, community fora, engagement with ICANN communities and also via the ICANN Public Comment process. This summary (https://www.nro.net/wp-content/uploads/ICP-2-Round-2-Consultation-Summary.pdf) provides an overview of the comments received, including input received through ICANN?s public comment (https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/second-draft-of-the-rir-governance-document-28-08-2025) which was held in parallel with the RIR community engagements. The NRO NC will continue to discuss the feedback received by the RIR and ICANN communities while revising the RIR Governance Document. The summary does not include the NRO NC?s opinions on or responses to the comments submitted, nor does it include an evaluation of the communities? opinion on the draft document. We invite you to browse through the feedback (https://www.nro.net/policy/internet-coordination-policy-2/community-engagement/) from the various community engagements along with reading our summary. We sincerely thank everyone who has shared their insights, and we appreciate the time, thought and effort put in by our respondents. The NRO NC are working on responses to the remaining key issues to be shared with the community. Please review the updated process timeline (https://www.nro.net/policy/internet-coordination-policy-2/process-for-the-review-of-icp-2-and-timeline/) to ensure you don?t miss the opportunity to provide feedback in the future. On behalf of the NRO NC ------------- The Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) is also known as the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) within ICANN, where it serves as the body responsible for overseeing global policy development related to Internet number resources. From comms at afrinic.net Wed Feb 4 10:26:35 2026 From: comms at afrinic.net (AFRINIC Communication) Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 14:26:35 +0400 Subject: [AFRINIC-Announce] Call for Public Comments on the 2025 IANA Performance Matrix Summary Report Message-ID: Dear colleagues, As a result of the successful IANA Stewardship Transition in 2016, the IANA Numbering Services are managed through a Service Level Agreement between ICANN and the five Regional Internet Registries (RIRs). In the same year, the IANA Numbering Services Review Committee (IANA RC) was established. https://www.nro.net/accountability/operational/iana-numbering-services-review-committee/ The IANA RC is composed of representatives from each RIR region and advises and assists the RIRs in the review and evaluation of the IANA Numbering Services. The operational delivery of the IANA Numbering Services is currently performed by Public Technical Identifiers (PTI). PTI publishes detailed monthly performance reports, which are available on the IANA Numbering Services website. https://www.iana.org/performance/numbers Based on these monthly reports, the five RIRs have compiled the 2025 IANA Performance Matrix Summary Report. https://www.nro.net/wp-content/uploads/2025-IANA-Performance-Matrix.pdf 30-Day Public Comment Period --------------------------------------- The IANA RC is now opening a 30-day public comment period to seek input from the global Internet number community regarding the performance of the IANA Numbering Services and the findings contained in the 2025 IANA Performance Matrix Summary Report. All members of the Internet number community are encouraged to review the report and provide feedback. Comments on IANA service performance should be submitted to: iana-performance [at] nro [dot] net The IANA RC will publish its annual report in March 2026 as formal advice to the NRO Executive Council. This report will be based on the Performance Matrix Summary Report and on the input received from the community during this consultation process. The public comment period will close on Friday, 6 March 2026 at 23:59 UTC. All comments received will be published on the NRO website in the dedicated IANA RC section and will be carefully considered as part of the preparation of the final report. https://www.nro.net/accountability/operational/iana-numbering-services-review-committee/iana-rc-reports/ Following the conclusion of the comment period, the IANA RC will meet to review and evaluate all submitted feedback. On behalf of: Constanze B?rger Chair, IANA Numbering Services Review Committee From comms at afrinic.net Thu Feb 5 09:54:58 2026 From: comms at afrinic.net (AFRINIC Communication) Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2026 13:54:58 +0400 Subject: [AFRINIC-Announce] Host or Sponsor the 2026 AFRINIC IPv6 & RPKI Events in Your Country Message-ID: <5861F545-3D7E-4193-8899-57D1269FAD97@afrinic.net> [Version en fran?ais au bas] Dear colleagues, We want to Partner with you! We are looking for African organisations that will join hands with us and unleash the power of the Internet through impactful AFRINIC IPv6 & RPKI in-person events in 2026. The organizations can partner with us: Either by: Hosting an RPKI & IPv6 Deployathon.? Hosting an IPv6 Training & Certification event. Sponsoring AFRINIC IPv6 & RPKI in-person events? Over the past 20 years, we have worked with 40+ organizations across Africa to build skills, deploy technologies, and drive continental progress and we would like you to come on board. What about Government organisations? Government organisations stand to make the most from hosting our special AFRINIC Government IPv6 Kickstart event, in which we: Train & certify government IPv6 Engineers Train & certify IPv6 government Program Managers Create & refine an IPv6 Action Plan for the government. This event prepares the government organisation to host future deployathons, transforming those IPv6 deployment plans into actual IPv6 deployment milestones. Ready to make an impact? Host us? Learn more and apply to host an event in your country in 2026 - https://afrinic.academy/call-for-local-hosts/ Application Deadline: 27th February 2026 at 23:59 GMT. We look forward to partnering with you to elevate Africa's digital future. Kind Regards, AFRINIC Team training at afrinic.net ?????????. FR Organisez ou sponsorisez les ?v?nements IPv6 & RPKI d'AFRINIC en 2026 dans votre pays. Chers coll?gues, Nous souhaitons ?tablir un partenariat avec vous ! Nous recherchons des organisations africaines qui souhaitent s'associer ? nous afin que tout le monde puisse profiter des avantages de l'Internet gr?ce ? des ?v?nements IPv6 & RPKI d'AFRINIC en pr?sentiel en 2026. Les organisations peuvent s'associer ? nous: Soit : en organisant un Deployathon RPKI & IPv6 . en organisant un ?v?nement de formation et de certification IPv6 . en parrainant les ?v?nements IPv6 & RPKI d'AFRINIC en pr?sentiel Au cours des 20 derni?res ann?es, nous avons travaill? avec plus de 40 organisations ? travers l'Afrique pour d?velopper des comp?tences, d?ployer des technologies et stimuler le progr?s continental, et nous aimerions que vous vous joigniez ? nous. Qu'en est-il des organisations gouvernementales ? Les organisations gouvernementales ont tout ? gagner en parrainant notre ?v?nement AFRINIC Government IPv6 Kickstart, dans le cadre duquel nous : Formons et certifions les ing?nieurs IPv6 du gouvernement. Formons et certifions les responsables de programmes IPv6 du gouvernement. Cr?ons et affinons un plan d'action IPv6 pour le gouvernement. Cet ?v?nement pr?pare les organisations gouvernementales ? organiser de futurs d?ploiements, transformant leurs plans de d?ploiement IPv6 en ?tapes concr?tes. Pr?t ? avoir un impact ? Vous souhaitez nous accueillir ? Pour en savoir plus et postuler pour accueillir un ?v?nement dans votre pays en 2026, rendez-vous sur https://afrinic.academy/call-for-local-hosts/ . Date limite de candidature : 27 f?vrier 2026 ? 23h59 GMT. Nous sommes impatients de collaborer avec vous pour am?liorer l'avenir num?rique de l'Afrique. Cordialement, L'?quipe AFRINIC training at afrinic.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Following this review, the NRO NC concluded that while a large part of the document is in place, there are certain questions that warrant further discussion. This report lists ?open? issues as well as those issues that received significantly more comments and the decisions made during the workshop based on feedback received. These issues will be addressed by updating the language in the final version. As work on the RIR Governance Document progresses, this status report highlights questions that are still under discussion and might be modified in the final version of the document. We encourage interested parties to review the status report and continue to monitor progress before the publication of the final draft, which will advance to the RIRs and ICANN for approval and adoption. https://www.nro.net/policy/internet-coordination-policy-2/community-engagement/ We sincerely thank everyone who has shared their insights, and we appreciate the time, thought and effort put in by our respondents. Please review the updated process timeline to ensure you don?t miss the opportunity to provide feedback in the future. https://www.nro.net/policy/internet-coordination-policy-2/process-for-the-review-of-icp-2-and-timeline/ On behalf of the NRO NC -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From comms at afrinic.net Fri Feb 6 12:48:03 2026 From: comms at afrinic.net (AFRINIC Communication) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2026 16:48:03 +0400 Subject: [AFRINIC-Announce] Call for Volunteers: AFRINIC Bylaws Review Committee Message-ID: <301A88F6-2AC5-4D5E-B558-D1B862460F65@afrinic.net> [Version en fran?ais au bas] Dear Resource Members, The AFRINIC Board of Directors has determined that a review and update of its Bylaws is necessary and has therefore resolved to establish a Bylaws Review Committee. Accordingly, the AFRINIC Board of Directors invites representatives of AFRINIC Resource Members to volunteer for appointment to the Bylaws Review Committee. For the avoidance of doubt, a ?representative? refers to either an individual formally designated by the relevant organisation for this purpose or a Resource Member?s existing Registered Contact as recorded and recognised by AFRINIC. The Board recognises that a comprehensive review of the AFRINIC Bylaws is essential to ensure they continue to reflect sound governance practices and support AFRINIC in effectively serving the African Internet community. The Committee?s mandate is to review AFRINIC?s existing Bylaws and to propose amendments aimed at strengthening governance, reducing institutional risk, and ensuring alignment with applicable legislation, recognised best-practice standards, and AFRINIC?s long-term organisational needs. The Committee shall comprise six (6) members, one representing each of the following sub-regions: Northern Africa Western Africa Indian Ocean Central Africa Southern Africa Eastern Africa The AFRINIC Board of Directors will appoint a Chairperson from among the six members and provide Secretariat support to assist the Committee in carrying out its functions. Interested representatives of Resource Members are invited to submit an Expression of Interest, outlining their relevant experience, governance or legal expertise, and sub-regional representation, to the Senior Executive Assistant, Ms Guylaine Laiyra, via email at guylaine at afrinic.net , no later than 20 February 2026. The Committee?s Terms of Reference are available at: https://afrinic.net/bylaws-review-committee-terms-of-reference for ease of reference. We thank you for your usual cooperation. Yours faithfully, Prof. Adewale Adedokun Chairman AFRINIC Board of Directors ????????????????? Appel ? volontaires : Comit? de r?vision des Statuts d?AFRINIC Chers membres, Le Conseil d?administration d?AFRINIC a estim? qu?une r?vision et une mise ? jour de ses Statuts sont n?cessaires et a, en cons?quence, d?cid? de mettre en place un Comit? de r?vision des Statuts. ? ce titre, le Conseil d?administration d?AFRINIC invite les repr?sentants des Membres Ressources d?AFRINIC ? se porter volontaires pour ?tre nomm?s au sein de ce Comit?. Pour ?viter toute ambigu?t?, un ? repr?sentant ? d?signe soit une personne officiellement mandat?e par l?organisation concern?e ? cet effet, soit le contact enregistr? existant du Membre Ressource tel que reconnu par AFRINIC. Le Conseil reconna?t qu?une r?vision approfondie des Statuts d?AFRINIC est essentielle afin de garantir qu?ils continuent de refl?ter des pratiques de gouvernance solides et permettent ? AFRINIC de servir efficacement la communaut? Internet africaine. Le mandat du Comit? est d?examiner les Statuts actuels d?AFRINIC et de proposer des amendements visant ? renforcer la gouvernance, r?duire les risques institutionnels et assurer l?alignement avec la l?gislation applicable, les normes reconnues de bonnes pratiques, ainsi qu?avec les besoins organisationnels ? long terme d?AFRINIC. Le Comit? sera compos? de six (6) membres, repr?sentant chacun l?une des sous-r?gions suivantes : Afrique du Nord Afrique de l?Ouest Oc?an Indien Afrique Centrale Afrique Australe Afrique de l?Est Le Conseil d?administration d?AFRINIC d?signera un Pr?sident parmi les six membres et fournira un appui du Secr?tariat afin d?assister le Comit? dans l?ex?cution de ses fonctions. Les repr?sentants int?ress?s des Membres Ressources sont invit?s ? soumettre une manifestation d?int?r?t, d?crivant leur exp?rience pertinente, leur expertise en mati?re de gouvernance ou juridique, ainsi que leur sous-r?gion de repr?sentation, ? l?Assistante Ex?cutive Senior, Mme Guylaine Laiyra, par courriel ? l?adresse suivante : guylaine at afrinic.net , au plus tard le 20 f?vrier 2026. Voici les Termes de R?f?rence du Comit? sont disponibles ? l?adresse suivante : https://afrinic.net/bylaws-review-committee-terms-of-reference pour consultation. Nous vous remercions de votre collaboration habituelle. Veuillez agr?er, l?expression de nos salutations distingu?es, Prof. Adewale Adedokun Pr?sident Conseil d'administration d'AFRINIC -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From comms at afrinic.net Wed Feb 11 11:21:10 2026 From: comms at afrinic.net (AFRINIC Communication) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:21:10 +0400 Subject: [AFRINIC-Announce] Call for Volunteers on the Nomination Committee 2026 Message-ID: <3ECD4F19-5118-4ED7-B4B7-C5CE24306EAC@afrinic.net> [Version en fran?ais au bas] Dear AFRINIC Members and Community, The AFRINIC Board of Directors hereby makes a public call for volunteers from the African Internet community to fill four (4) vacant positions on a Nomination Committee. The Nomination Committee [NomCom 2026] is being constituted for the purpose of conducting the following elections: Three (3) Members of the Governance Committee elected by AFRINIC Resource Members in good standing. Two (2) Members of the NRO NC / ASO AC elected by the AFRINIC community. PDP Co-Chairs selected through a consensus-based process by the AFRINIC Policy Development Working Group Additional information on the role and responsibilities of the NomCom 2026, as well as other related information is available in the Election Guidelines published at: https://elections.afrinic.net/election-guideline-2026 Interested individuals wishing to serve on the NomCom 2026 are invited to submit an expression of interest, together with a short biography, by email to guylaine at afrinic.net by 20 February 2026 at 23:59 UTC. The Board expects members of the NomCom to: Be neutral and impartial; Have no direct or indirect interest in the outcome of the elections; Be trustworthy individuals of the AFRINIC community; Demonstrate a good understanding of the AFRINIC business environment; and Carry out their responsibilities diligently and in good faith. Please note that NomCom members serve on a voluntary basis and do not receive any remuneration. AFRINIC staff will provide logistical support to NomCom throughout its mandate. Travel support will also be provided for the Chairperson of the NomCom 2026 to attend the meeting at which such elections will be held, or other meetings where the attendance of a representative of the NomCom is warranted. Further information on the meetings will be provided in due course. We sincerely thank the AFRINIC Members and the community for its usual cooperation and continued support. Yours sincerely, Prof. Adewale Adedokun Chairman, AFRINIC Board of Directors ??????? Chers membres et chers membres de la communaut? d'AFRINIC, Le conseil d'administration d'AFRINIC lance un appel public ? des volontaires au sein de la communaut? Internet africaine afin de pourvoir quatre (4) postes au sein du comit? de nomination (NomCom) pour l'ann?e 2026. Le NomCom 2026 sera mis en place pour organiser les ?lections suivantes : Trois (3) membres du Comit? de gouvernance ?lus par les Membres ressources AFRINIC en r?gle ; Deux (2) membres du NRO NC/ASO AC ?lus par la communaut? AFRINIC ; Les copr?sidents du PDP s?lectionn?s par consensus au sein du Groupe de travail sur le d?veloppement des politiques d'AFRINIC. Des informations compl?mentaires sur le r?le et les responsabilit?s du NomCom sont disponibles dans les Lignes directrices des ?lections, publi?es ? l'adresse suivante : https://elections.afrinic.net/election-guideline-2026 Les personnes int?ress?es ? si?ger au NomCom 2026 sont invit?es ? soumettre une manifestation d'int?r?t accompagn?e d'une courte biographie par courriel ? l'adresse guylaine at afrinic.net , au plus tard le 20 f?vrier 2026 ? 23 h 59 UTC. Le conseil d'administration attend des membres du NomCom qu'ils : fassent preuve de neutralit? et d'impartialit? ; n'aient aucun int?r?t direct ou indirect dans l'issue des ?lections ; jouissent d'une r?putation de confiance au sein de la communaut? AFRINIC ; d?montrent une bonne compr?hension de l'environnement d'AFRINIC ; exercent leurs responsabilit?s avec diligence et en toute bonne foi Veuillez noter que les membres du NomCom exercent leurs fonctions ? titre b?n?vole et ne per?oivent aucune r?mun?ration. Le personnel d'AFRINIC fournira un appui logistique au NomCom tout au long de son mandat. Un soutien aux d?placements sera accord? au pr?sident du NomCom 2026 afin de lui permettre d'assister ? la s?ance ?lectorale ou ? d'autres r?unions pour lesquelles la pr?sence d'un repr?sentant du NomCom est requise. Des informations compl?mentaires sur ces r?unions seront communiqu?es ult?rieurement. Nous remercions sinc?rement les membres d'AFRINIC et la communaut? pour leur collaboration et leur soutien continus. Cordialement, Prof. Adewale Adedokun Pr?sident, Conseil d?administration d?AFRINIC -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From comms at afrinic.net Fri Feb 13 12:23:40 2026 From: comms at afrinic.net (AFRINIC Communication) Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:23:40 +0400 Subject: [AFRINIC-Announce] Host or Sponsor the 2026 AFRINIC IPv6 & RPKI Events in Your Country Message-ID: <00AC4908-AA3F-4806-9235-634EF8F7BFA9@afrinic.net> Dear colleagues, There is still more opportunity for more Partners! Just to remind you that we are looking for African organisations that will join hands with us and unleash the power of the Internet through impactful AFRINIC IPv6 & RPKI in-person events in 2026 (in both English and French Languages). The organizations can partner with us: Either by: Hosting an RPKI & IPv6 Deployathon.? Hosting an IPv6 Training & Certification event. Sponsoring AFRINIC IPv6 & RPKI in-person events? Over the past 20 years, we have worked with 40+ organizations across Africa to build skills, deploy technologies, and drive continental progress and we would like you to come on board. What about Government organisations? Government organisations stand to make the most from hosting our special AFRINIC Government IPv6 Kickstart event, in which we: Train & certify government IPv6 Engineers Train & certify IPv6 government Program Managers Create & refine an IPv6 Action Plan for the government. This event prepares the government organisation to host future deployathons, transforming those IPv6 deployment plans into actual IPv6 deployment milestones. Ready to make an impact? Host us? Learn more and apply to host an event in your country in 2026 - https://afrinic.academy/call-for-local-hosts/ Application Deadline: 27th February 2026 at 23:59 GMT. We look forward to partnering with you to elevate Africa's digital future. Kind Regards, AFRINIC Team training at afrinic.net ?????????. Chers coll?gues, D'autres opportunit?s pour les partenaires sont encore disponibles ! Nous recherchons des organisations africaines qui souhaiteraient s'associer ? nous afin de permettre ? tous de profiter des avantages d'Internet gr?ce ? des ?v?nements IPv6 et RPKI marquants d'AFRINIC, en pr?sentiel en 2026 (en anglais et en fran?ais). Soit en : en organisant un Deployathon RPKI & IPv6 . en organisant un ?v?nement de formation et de certification IPv6 . en parrainant les ?v?nements IPv6 & RPKI d'AFRINIC en pr?sentiel Au cours des 20 derni?res ann?es, nous avons travaill? avec plus de 40 organisations ? travers l'Afrique pour d?velopper des comp?tences, d?ployer des technologies et stimuler le progr?s continental, et nous aimerions que vous vous joigniez ? nous. Qu'en est-il des organisations gouvernementales ? Les organisations gouvernementales ont tout ? gagner en parrainant notre ?v?nement AFRINIC Government IPv6 Kickstart, dans le cadre duquel nous : Formons et certifions les ing?nieurs IPv6 du gouvernement. Formons et certifions les responsables de programmes IPv6 du gouvernement. Cr?ons et affinons un plan d'action IPv6 pour le gouvernement. Cet ?v?nement pr?pare les organisations gouvernementales ? organiser de futurs d?ploiements, transformant leurs plans de d?ploiement IPv6 en ?tapes concr?tes. Pr?t ? avoir un impact ? Vous souhaitez nous accueillir ? Pour en savoir plus et postuler pour accueillir un ?v?nement dans votre pays en 2026, rendez-vous sur https://afrinic.academy/call-for-local-hosts/ . Date limite de candidature : 27 f?vrier 2026 ? 23h59 GMT. Nous sommes impatients de collaborer avec vous pour am?liorer l'avenir num?rique de l'Afrique. Cordialement, L'?quipe AFRINIC training at afrinic.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From comms at afrinic.net Thu Feb 19 13:22:53 2026 From: comms at afrinic.net (AFRINIC Communication) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:22:53 +0400 Subject: [AFRINIC-Announce] =?utf-8?q?Extension_of_Call_for_Volunteers_?= =?utf-8?q?=E2=80=93_Bylaws_Review_Committee?= Message-ID: [Version en fran?ais et en arabe au bas] Please note that the deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest for appointment to the Bylaws Review Committee (BRC) has been extended to 25 February 2026. Kindly take cognisance that the composition of the BRC is strictly based on regional representation, with one member to be appointed from each of AFRINIC?s six sub-regions. Representatives are therefore strongly encouraged to participate to ensure balanced and inclusive regional representation within the Committee. ????????. Dear Resource Members, The AFRINIC Board of Directors has determined that a review and update of its Bylaws is necessary and has therefore resolved to establish a Bylaws Review Committee. Accordingly, the AFRINIC Board of Directors invites representatives of AFRINIC Resource Members to volunteer for appointment to the Bylaws Review Committee. For the avoidance of doubt, a ?representative? refers to either an individual formally designated by the relevant organisation for this purpose or a Resource Member?s existing Registered Contact as recorded and recognised by AFRINIC. The Board recognises that a comprehensive review of the AFRINIC Bylaws is essential to ensure they continue to reflect sound governance practices and support AFRINIC in effectively serving the African Internet community. The Committee?s mandate is to review AFRINIC?s existing Bylaws and to propose amendments aimed at strengthening governance, reducing institutional risk, and ensuring alignment with applicable legislation, recognised best-practice standards, and AFRINIC?s long-term organisational needs. The Committee shall comprise six (6) members, one representing each of the following sub-regions: Northern Africa Western Africa Indian Ocean Central Africa Southern Africa Eastern Africa The AFRINIC Board of Directors will appoint a Chairperson from among the six members and provide Secretariat support to assist the Committee in carrying out its functions. Interested representatives of Resource Members are invited to submit an Expression of Interest, outlining their relevant experience, governance or legal expertise, and sub-regional representation, to the Senior Executive Assistant, Ms Guylaine Laiyra, via email at guylaine at afrinic.net >, no later than 20 February 2026. The Committee?s Terms of Reference are available at: https://afrinic.net/bylaws-review-committee-terms-of-reference for ease of reference. We thank you for your usual cooperation. Yours faithfully, Prof. Adewale Adedokun Chairman AFRINIC Board of Directors ????????????????? Prolongation de l?appel ? volontaires ? Comit? de r?vision des Statuts Veuillez noter que la date limite de soumission des manifestations d?int?r?t pour la nomination au sein du Comit? de r?vision des Statuts (BRC) est prolong?e au 25 f?vrier 2026. Nous vous rappelons que la composition du BRC repose strictement sur une repr?sentation r?gionale, avec un membre d?sign? pour chacune des six sous-r?gions d?AFRINIC. Les repr?sentants sont donc vivement encourag?s ? se porter candidats afin d?assurer une repr?sentation r?gionale ?quilibr?e et inclusive au sein du Comit?. ????????????... Chers membres, Le Conseil d?administration d?AFRINIC a estim? qu?une r?vision et une mise ? jour de ses Statuts sont n?cessaires et a, en cons?quence, d?cid? de mettre en place un Comit? de r?vision des Statuts. ? ce titre, le Conseil d?administration d?AFRINIC invite les repr?sentants des Membres Ressources d?AFRINIC ? se porter volontaires pour ?tre nomm?s au sein de ce Comit?. Pour ?viter toute ambigu?t?, un ? repr?sentant ? d?signe soit une personne officiellement mandat?e par l?organisation concern?e ? cet effet, soit le contact enregistr? existant du Membre Ressource tel que reconnu par AFRINIC. Le Conseil reconna?t qu?une r?vision approfondie des Statuts d?AFRINIC est essentielle afin de garantir qu?ils continuent de refl?ter des pratiques de gouvernance solides et permettent ? AFRINIC de servir efficacement la communaut? Internet africaine. Le mandat du Comit? est d?examiner les Statuts actuels d?AFRINIC et de proposer des amendements visant ? renforcer la gouvernance, r?duire les risques institutionnels et assurer l?alignement avec la l?gislation applicable, les normes reconnues de bonnes pratiques, ainsi qu?avec les besoins organisationnels ? long terme d?AFRINIC. Le Comit? sera compos? de six (6) membres, repr?sentant chacun l?une des sous-r?gions suivantes : Afrique du Nord Afrique de l?Ouest Oc?an Indien Afrique Centrale Afrique Australe Afrique de l?Est Le Conseil d?administration d?AFRINIC d?signera un Pr?sident parmi les six membres et fournira un appui du Secr?tariat afin d?assister le Comit? dans l?ex?cution de ses fonctions. Les repr?sentants int?ress?s des Membres Ressources sont invit?s ? soumettre une manifestation d?int?r?t, d?crivant leur exp?rience pertinente, leur expertise en mati?re de gouvernance ou juridique, ainsi que leur sous-r?gion de repr?sentation, ? l?Assistante Ex?cutive Senior, Mme Guylaine Laiyra, par courriel ? l?adresse suivante : guylaine at afrinic.net >, au plus tard le 20 f?vrier 2026. Voici les Termes de R?f?rence du Comit? sont disponibles ? l?adresse suivante : https://afrinic.net/bylaws-review-committee-terms-of-reference pour consultation. Nous vous remercions de votre collaboration habituelle. Veuillez agr?er, l?expression de nos salutations distingu?es, Prof. Adewale Adedokun Pr?sident Conseil d'administration d?AFRINIC ??????.. ????? ?????? ?????? ? ???? ?????? ?????? ??????? ???? ????? ??? ?????? ??????? ?????? ??????? ???????? ??????? ?? ???? ?????? ?????? ??????? (BRC) ?? ?? ?????? ??? 25 ?????? 2026. ???? ??? ????? ??? ????? ???? ?????? ?????? ??????? ????? ???? ???? ??? ??????? ????????? ??? ???? ????? ??? ???? ?? ?? ????? ???? ?? ???????? ????? ??????? ?? AFRINIC. ?????? ??????? ???????? ???? ??? ???????? ????? ????? ?????? ?????? ????? ???? ??????. ????????. ?????? ????? ??????? ??????? ??? ???? ????? AFRINIC ?? ?????? ?????? ?????? ??????? ???? ?????? ?????? ???? ??? ??? ????? ???? ??????? ?????? ???????. ?????? ???? ???? ????? AFRINIC ????? ????? ??????? ?? 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