From comms at afrinic.net Mon Jan 19 07:47:25 2026 From: comms at afrinic.net (comms at afrinic.net) Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:47:25 +0000 Subject: [rpd] Partner with AFRINIC: Host or Sponsor 2026 IPv6 & RPKI Events in Your Country Message-ID: [Apologies for cross-posting] [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: 1. Host an RPKI & IPv6 Deployathon. 2. 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 : 1. Organisez un RPKI & IPv6 Deployathon 2. 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 policy-liaison at afrinic.net Mon Feb 9 06:34:44 2026 From: policy-liaison at afrinic.net (Policy Liaison Team) Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2026 10:34:44 +0400 Subject: [rpd] Ratified Policy Proposal - Abuse Contact Policy Update AFPUB-2018-GEN-001-DRAFT07 Message-ID: <0e4358c9-afb6-4974-a211-deefac16d4ef@afrinic.net> ** *Dear PDWG Members* * We refer to the PDWG Chairs report on the draft policy proposal Abuse Contact Policy Update? AFPUB-2018-GEN-001-DRAFT07 dated 14 January 2022 and sent to the AFRINIC Board of Directors for ratification. The Board has also taken note of the report of the Policy Liaison dated? 16 October 2025. 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Simmandree *Sent:* Monday, August 18, 2025 1:35 PM *To:* alac-announce at icann.org ; alac at icann.org < alac at icann.org>; at-large at icann.org ; afri-discuss at icann.org *Subject:* Launch of The Internet Ecosystem Book Dear Community, I am thrilled to announce the launch of my book, *The Internet Ecosystem* ? a comprehensive exploration of the history, architecture, governance, and future of the Internet. This book distills decades of technological evolution ? from ARPANET and packet switching, to AI, Web3, quantum networks, and beyond ? into a clear, engaging narrative accessible to both technical and non-technical readers *What the Book Covers* - *The Past:* How Cold War research, ARPANET, and packet switching gave birth to the Internet we know today. - *The Present:* The intricate roles of ISPs, backbone providers, cloud infrastructure, AI, cybersecurity, and global governance shaping our daily online experiences. - *The Future:* Insights into 5G/6G, blockchain, immersive technologies, quantum security, and the Internet in 2050. With *49 detailed chapters*, the book provides a definitive yet approachable reference for students, professionals, policymakers, and curious readers alike. My mission with *The Internet Ecosystem* is to make the Internet?s complexity understandable ? showing not only *how* the Internet works, but also *why* it matters and has become one of the most transformative human inventions ? while sparking dialogue on how we build a secure, inclusive, and sustainable digital future. In the 21st century, understanding the Internet is not optional ? it?s essential. Whether you?re a business leader, policymaker, educator, student, or everyday Internet user, this book provides the context and clarity you need to navigate the opportunities and challenges of our connected world. *Get Your Copy* *The Internet Ecosystem* is now available: https://payhip.com/b/hfvYg Thank you, Best Regards, Nikesh B. Simmandree +230-5-907-3413 nikeshbs at outlook.com This message and its attachments are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and are strictly confidential. 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Cheers, *.**/noah* On Mon, 9 Feb 2026, 9:55?am Madhvi Gokool via RPD, wrote: > > > * Dear PDWG Members, We refer to the PDWG Chairs report on the draft > policy proposal AFPUB-2020-GEN-006-DRAFT03 AFRINIC Number Resource Policy > Transfer dated 14 January 2022 and sent to the AFRINIC Board of Directors > for ratification. The Board has also taken note of the report of the Policy > Liaison dated 24 October 2025. We wish to inform you that the AFRINIC > Board, at its meeting held on 4 February 2026, considered the PDWG Chairs' > recommendation and resolved,with the consent of the Receiver, that the > above policy proposal be ratified. The AFRINIC Secretariat will revert > back on the implementation. 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