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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Apologies for cross-posting</i></b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dear Valued Members and the Internet Community,</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During the elections held on 23 June 2025, suspicions of irregularities were raised, particularly regarding the use of Powers of Attorney by some voters.
Complaints were submitted to the relevant authorities by aggrieved parties, and the Police is investigating the matter.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In the interest of transparency and fairness and given the absence of final conclusions from the ongoing investigation, I made the decision to annul the
results of these elections. Therefore, I am currently unable to formally report on the extent of the identified irregularities.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Nevertheless, I reported the matter to the Supreme Court of Mauritius and requested an extension of my mandate as Receiver to organize new elections. This
request was granted. These elections must now be held <u>no later than 30 September 2025.</u></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In this context, and to ensure a more inclusive electoral process, I invite all stakeholders of the Internet community to submit the names of credible and
trustworthy individuals to serve on the Nominations Committee (NomCom), which will be responsible for overseeing the candidate selection process. The responsibilities of the Nom Com are outlined here: </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">a)</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 7pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">use its best effort towards ensuring that a satisfactory number of individuals from the African internet community stand as candidate for the election
of the directors of AFRINIC; and</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">b)</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 7pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">have general responsibility for, and shall supervise the conduct of the polls by the election Committee throughout the voting period.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">c)</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 7pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In the discharge of its function above, the Nom Com:</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 7pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">i.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 7pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">shall call for candidates for elections held by AFRINIC;</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 7pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">ii.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 7pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">prescribe criteria and qualifications for eligibility to stand as candidate for elections held by AFRINIC;</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 7pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">iii.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 7pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">may interview candidates prior to finalising the list of candidature; and </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> d) Shall finalise the list of candidates for any election held by AFRINIC.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;">Deadline for submission: 17 July 2025</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Please send your proposals to the following email address:
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 120, 212);"><a href="mailto:nomcomselection@afrinic.net" class="ms-outlook-linkify" data-outlook-id="8f5832fd-e06d-411b-ab33-885c05fb0cd2" style="color: rgb(0, 120, 212); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">nomcomselection@afrinic.net</a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The NomCom will be formed by selecting one representative from each region. This measure helps protect the integrity of the election and ensures neutrality,
addressing any concerns of regional bias or conflict of interest.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Finally, to prevent any disputes similar to those previously observed,
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;"><i><u>neither Powers of Attorney nor proxies will be accepted</u></i></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> for
the upcoming elections. The elections will be conducted entirely online, allowing all eligible voting members to exercise their rights from wherever they are.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thank you for your cooperation and your commitment to AFRINIC’s renewal and stability.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;">Gowtamsingh DABEE</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Receiver</i></span></p>
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