<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;">Dear Colleagues,<div><br></div><div>Your participation is crucial to the success of the AFRINIC Board Election. We therefore encourage you to engage in this</div><div> important process—whether by registering to vote, standing for the election, nominating candidates, or staying informed.</div><div><p data-start="1030" data-end="1179">Please take note of the following important deadlines:</p><ol data-start="329" data-end="485"><li data-start="329" data-end="485"><p data-start="332" data-end="485"><strong data-start="332" data-end="377">Registration of E-Voters and Proxy Voters</strong><br data-start="377" data-end="380">To participate in the upcoming election, eligible individuals must ensure they are properly registered.</p></li></ol><ul data-start="486" data-end="666"><li data-start="486" data-end="542"><p data-start="488" data-end="542"><strong data-start="488" data-end="526">Deadline for E-Voter Registration:</strong> 2 June 2025</p></li><li data-start="543" data-end="666"><p data-start="545" data-end="666"><strong data-start="545" data-end="587">Deadline for Proxy Voter Registration:</strong> 9 June 2025<br data-start="601" data-end="604">Instructions for registration can be found here: <a href="https://www.afrinic.net/ast/2025/Afrinic_Voters_Register_Communique.pdf">https://www.afrinic.net/ast/2025/Afrinic_Voters_Register_Communique.pdf</a></p></li></ul><ol start="2" data-start="668" data-end="770"><li data-start="668" data-end="770"><p data-start="671" data-end="770"><strong data-start="671" data-end="695">Call for Nominations</strong><br data-start="695" data-end="698">We invite nominations for candidates wishing to stand in the election.</p></li></ol><ul data-start="771" data-end="895"><li data-start="771" data-end="895"><p data-start="773" data-end="895"><strong data-start="773" data-end="808">Deadline for Nomination Submission:</strong> 26 May 2025<br data-start="822" data-end="825">Further details and nomination forms are available here: <a href="https://www.afrinic.net/election-process">https://www.afrinic.net/election-process</a></p></li></ul><ol start="3" data-start="897" data-end="1028"><li data-start="897" data-end="1028"><p data-start="900" data-end="1028"><strong data-start="900" data-end="936">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)</strong><br data-start="936" data-end="939">For clarification on the electoral process, please consult the FAQ : <a href="https://www.afrinic.net/ast/2025/Final_FAQ.pdf">https://www.afrinic.net/ast/2025/Final_FAQ.pdf</a> </p></li></ol><p data-start="1030" data-end="1179">We encourage all members to engage fully in the electoral process and ensure that all necessary steps are taken in advance of the upcoming deadlines.</p><p data-start="1181" data-end="1279">Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at: <a href="mailto:elections2025@afrinic.net">elections2025@afrinic.net</a>.</p><p data-start="1281" data-end="1365">Kind regards,</p><p data-start="1281" data-end="1365">On behalf of the Election Committee 2025</p></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></body></html>