2026 AFRALO Regional Selections

IMPORTANT: The process for posting nominations is as follows:

1) Nominations, including self-nominations must be made directly to their RALO’s mailing list; 

2) Nominations must be posted to the 2026 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments Workspace or by sending a note to At-Large staff. 

3) A brief statement explaining why they believe they are a suitable candidate and must also complete or update their Statement of Interest (see: At-Large New SOIs Workspace).

AFRALO Selection Timetable for 2026*

• 13 April 2026 -  Announcement of call for nominations and Nominee's Statement.*

• 13 April - 24 April 2026 - Nomination period (nominations accepted for 10 working days). 

• 1 May 2026 - Deadline for nomination acceptances. Candidate statements should be submitted no later than 4 May 2026.

• 4 May -7 May 2026 - Calls with the candidates if desired by the RALOs. 

  • AFRALO - Wednesday, 06 May 2026 at 18:30 UTC 

• 11 May 2025 - 15 May 2026 - Elections (If required, elections will begin no later than one week after the deadline for nomination acceptances and end no later than two weeks after that deadline). 

• 2026 AGM [ ICANN87] - Newly elected ALAC Members and RALOs Leaders shall be seated at the end of the 2026 AGM following the close of the Board Meeting on 22 October 2026.

* NOTES ON NOMINATIONS 

1. All nominees are expected to submit a brief statement explaining why they believe they are a suitable candidate and must also complete or update their Statement of Interest (see: At-Large New SOIs Workspace).

2. No one who is currently serving on the Nominating Committee may be nominated for the ALAC. See https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en#VII-8

3. ALAC Member Requirements and Responsibilities

Position	Role Previously Held By	Nominee	Nominated By	Date Accepted	Statement of Interest	Results	Term to Serve

Position	Role Previously Held By	Nominee	Nominated By	Date Accepted	Statement of Interest	Results	Term to Serve
ALAC Member (RALO Selected)	Raïhanath Gbadamassi  (Eligible for re-appointment)	Raïhanath Gbadamassi	Raymond Mamattah	Apr 24, 2026	SOI Open	Raïhanath Gbadamassi by election	AGM2026-AGM2028
		Tinuade Oguntuyi	Olabimpe Adeloro	Declined April 24, 2026.
		Thoko Miya	Mark Elkins	April 29, 2026	Open
		Tijani Ben Jemaa	Tinuade Oguntuyi	April 27, 2026	Open
AFRALO Secretary	Hervé Hounzandji (Eligible for re-appointment)	Hervé Hounzandji	Self nominated	Apr 14, 2026		Hervé Hounzandji by election	AGM2026-AGM2028
		Tinuade Oguntuyi	Olabimpe Adeloro	Apr 24, 2026	Open