2025-05-14 AFRALO Monthly Teleconference
Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Time: 18:30 - 20:00 UTC (For the time in various time zones click here)
Meeting Number: AL.AF/CC.14 BDB 0520/1
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Zoom room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91289031993?pwd=j1Ruo8feRBgK4Cwaur8dU2UvdxWf4b.1 Password: AFRA14MAY*
Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=dd6b4887-123b-4add-8741-985d71dd635e
Report done by Hervé HOUNZANDJI. Reading here. EN, FR
Action Items: EN
Transcript: EN, FR
Zoom Recording: EN
Zoom Chat: EN
Participants:
EN & FR: Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong, Adam Ahmat Doungous, Afia Faith, Amina Ramallan, Aziz Hilali, Bakary Kouate, Bendjedid Rachad Sanoussi, Bram Fudzulani, Dave Kissoondoyal, Elias Z. Mane, Fatimata Seye Sylla, Hadia Elminiawi, Joel Okomoli, Komlan Togbedji, Michel Tchonang, Muriel Alapini, Mutegeki Cliff, Nkem Nweke, Omar Shuran, Otunte Otueneh, Pastor Peters, Patrick Kiiza, Raihanath Gbadamassi, Rasmata Compaore, Remmy Nweke, Seth Adjei Gyimah, Setondji Hounzandji, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Vernatius Ezeama, Yaa Kumi Asare-Bediako
Apologies: Bukola Oronti
Staff: Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Sabrina Mosquera, Yaovi Atohoun, Michelle DeSmyter
Observer: none
FR Interpreters: Jacques & Chloe
Call Management: Michelle DeSmyter
Agenda: ****DRAFT!****
Roll call (Staff) - 2 min
Welcome remarks (AFRALO Chairwoman hadia.elminiawi) – 2 min
Review of Action Items - @Hadia Elminiawi - 2 mins
Open ICANN Public Comments (hadia.elminiawi) – 7 min
Recently Ratified by the ALAC / Currently going through Ratification Process
Current Statements (ALAC Advice, Public Comment Statement, or Correspondence)
Statement/Correspondence/Advice Name | Internal Deadlines | Public Comment Close | Status | Assigned Working Group | Assigned Role(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs - (10 minutes) - Alan Greenberg 
| Tentative Schedule: Call for Volunteers: 22 Apr 2025 to 29 Apr 2025 Review Period: 30 Apr 2025 to 06 May 2025 Bullet Review: 07 May 2025 First Draft (if needed): 14 May 2025 Community Comment Period (if needed): 14 May 2025 to 20 May 2025 Final Draft: 21 May 2025 ALAC Vote: 22 May 2025 to 27 May 2025 | 02 Jun 2025 | REVIEW | CPWG | Reviewer: Alan Greenberg |
Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration - (10 Minutes) - Steinar Grøtterød | Tentative Schedule: Call for Volunteers: 29 Apr 2025 to 07 May 2025 Review Period: 07 May 2025 to 13 May 2025 Bullet Review: 14 May 2025 First Draft (if needed): 21 May 2025 Community Comment Period (if needed): 22 May 2025 to 27 May 2025 Final Draft: 28 May 2025 ALAC Vote: 29 May 2025 to 04 Jun 2025 | 16 Jun 2025 | REVIEW | CPWG | Reviewer: Steinar Grøtterød |
FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan |
| 12 May 2025 |
| OFB-WG |
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How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy |
| 19 May 2025 |
| OFB-WG |
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Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs |
| 27 May 2025 |
| OFB-WG |
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Updated ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning SOIs |
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ICANN Africa Reports/Updates (Pierre Dandijnou Yaovi Atohoun @June OKAL)
Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) Africa updates ( Pierre Dandijnou Yaovi Atohoun @June OKAL ) - 4 min
Technical engagement Update (Yazid Akanho) - 4 min (@Yazid Akanho )
Recent and upcoming ALAC activities (Raihanath GBADAMASSI aziz.hilali bukola.fawol)
AFRALO Newsletter (@remmy.nweke , @Hervé HOUNZANDJI )
after incorporating community feedback (@Hadia Elminiawi @Hervé HOUNZANDJI )
Brief Presentation of ICANN83 AFRALO AfrICANN selected topic by the Pen Holder and next steps (@SETH ADJEI GYIMAH, @Hervé HOUNZANDJI )
AFRALO Outreach & Engagement Strategy FY26 (@bram.fudzulani @Hadia Elminiawi )
AFRALO UA Day 2025 Update (session 1 and session 2) (@Mutegeki Cliff , @Matogoro Jabera , @Hadia Elminiawi )
AFRALO CIP Update (@bram.fudzulani @Chokri ben Ramdhan @Hadia Elminiawi )
AFRALO Advisory Group (@pastor peters)
AFRALO Capacity Building Working Group (@Amina Ramallan @muriel.alapini@gmail.com )
AFRALO Membership Matters (@Hervé HOUNZANDJI) -
The African region has 76 ALSes located in 33 countries and territories and 30 Individuals members and 3 observers
Action | ALS | Update |
|---|---|---|
Newly Certified (0) | N/A |
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Pending ALAC Vote (0) | N/A |
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Decertification (0) | N/A |
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Awaiting RALO Feedback (0) | N/A |
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Processing Due Diligence (2) | Internet Society Libya Chapter Libyan Technology Foundation |
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Application Received (4) | @JURIS.TIC Digital Niger AFRICAN INITIATIVE FOR SUBSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Femmes TIC Burkina Faso |
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On Hold (0) | N/A |
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https://atlarge.icann.org/individual-members/afralo
Action | Individual & Observer Members | Update |
|---|---|---|
Newly Joined (0) | N/A |
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Processing Application (2) | Dr. Akinyokun Olusina Temidayo Muma Edward Mwangala |
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Application Received (0) | N/A |
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AOB - 2 mn
Next AFRALO meeting (Staff) - 2 mn
-- FRENCH VERSION --
Ordre du Jour (Français)
Appel - Liste de Présence (Personnel ICANN) - 2 min
Mot de bienvenue (Présidente AFRALO (hadia.elminiawi) – 2 min
Revue des éléments d'actions de la précédente réunion (Personnel ICANN) – 2 min
ICANN Commentaires publics ouverts (hadia.elminiawi) – 7 min
Statement/Correspondence/Advice Name | Internal Deadlines | Public Comment Close | Status | Assigned Working Group | Assigned Role(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs - (10 minutes) - Alan Greenberg
| Tentative Schedule: Call for Volunteers: 22 Apr 2025 to 29 Apr 2025 Review Period: 30 Apr 2025 to 06 May 2025 Bullet Review: 07 May 2025 First Draft (if needed): 14 May 2025 Community Comment Period (if needed): 14 May 2025 to 20 May 2025 Final Draft: 21 May 2025 ALAC Vote: 22 May 2025 to 27 May 2025 | 02 Jun 2025 | REVIEW | CPWG | Reviewer: Alan Greenberg |
Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration - (10 Minutes) - Steinar Grøtterød | Tentative Schedule: Call for Volunteers: 29 Apr 2025 to 07 May 2025 Review Period: 07 May 2025 to 13 May 2025 Bullet Review: 14 May 2025 First Draft (if needed): 21 May 2025 Community Comment Period (if needed): 22 May 2025 to 27 May 2025 Final Draft: 28 May 2025 ALAC Vote: 29 May 2025 to 04 Jun 2025 | 16 Jun 2025 | REVIEW | CPWG | Reviewer: Steinar Grøtterød |
FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan |
| 12 May 2025 |
| OFB-WG |
|
How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy |
| 19 May 2025 |
| OFB-WG |
|
Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs |
| 27 May 2025 |
| OFB-WG |
|
Updated ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning SOIs |
|
|
|
|
|
MàJ équipe ICANN Africa
Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) Africa (Pierre Dandijnou Yaovi Atohoun @June OKAL )
Technical engagement Update (Yazid Akanho) - 4 min (@Yazid Akanho )
MàJ ALAC activités (Raihanath GBADAMASSI aziz.hilali bukola.fawole)
MàJ AFRALO newsletter (@remmy.nweke , @Hervé HOUNZANDJI )
ICANN 82 AFRALO AfrICANN Statement - Updated.pdf : Après prise en compte des suggestions de la communauté (@Hadia Elminiawi @Hervé HOUNZANDJI )
Brève présentation de la déclaration de ICANN83 AFRALO AfrICANN (@SETH ADJEI GYIMAH, @Hervé HOUNZANDJI )
AFRALO Outreach & Engagement Strategy FY26 (@bram.fudzulani @Hadia Elminiawi )
AFRALO UA Day 2025 Update (session 1 and session 2) (@Mutegeki Cliff , @Matogoro Jabera , @Hadia Elminiawi )
AFRALO CIP Update (@bram.fudzulani @Chokri ben Ramdhan @Hadia Elminiawi )
AFRALO Advisory Group (@pastor peters)
AFRALO Capacity Building Working Group (@Amina Ramallan @muriel.alapini@gmail.com )
AFRALO Membership Matters (@Hervé HOUNZANDJI)
The African region has 76 ALSes located in 33 countries and territories and 30 Individuals members and 3 observers
https://atlarge.icann.org/als-application-tracking
Action | ALS | Update |
|---|---|---|
Newly Certified (0) | N/A |
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Pending ALAC Vote (0) | N/A |
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Decertification (0) | N/A |
|
Awaiting RALO Feedback (0) | N/A |
|
Processing Due Diligence (2) | Internet Society Libya Chapter Libyan Technology Foundation |
|
Application Received (4) | @JURIS.TIC Digital Niger AFRICAN INITIATIVE FOR SUBSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Femmes TIC Burkina Faso |
|
On Hold (0) | N/A |
|
https://atlarge.icann.org/individual-members/afralo
Action | Individual & Observer Members | Update |
|---|---|---|
Newly Joined (0) | N/A |
|
Processing Application (2) | Dr. Akinyokun Olusina Temidayo Muma Edward Mwangala |
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Application Received (0) | N/A |
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Divers – (Hadia, all) 1 min
Prochaine réunion : le mercredi 2 juillet