2023-10-04 AFRALO Monthly Teleconference

Date: Wednesday, 04 October 2023  

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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Conference ID: FR &EN 1638

Zoom room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/99608047426?pwd=aVNmQnllNWw3U0lvQTBJa0Q2ZUpVUT09  Password: AFRA04OCT*

Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=dd6b4887-123b-4add-8741-985d71dd635e 

Action Items: EN 

Transcript: EN, FR

Recording: EN, FR 

Zoom Recording: EN

Zoom Chat: EN

Participants: 

FR: Gabriel Bombambo Boseko, Raihanath Gbadamassi, Michel Tchonang Linze, Olevié Kouami, Gabdibé Gab-Hingonne, Hervé Hounzandji 

EN: Pastor Peters, Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong, Remmy Nweke, Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong, Abdulkarim Oloyede, Adebunmi Akinbo, Alan Barrett, Annett Bonuke, Bakary Kouyate, Barrack Otieno, Bram Fudzulani, Christelle Assirou, Dave Kissoondoyal, Ejikeme Egbuogu, Emmanuel, Esther Ngom, Faiza Seidu-Adam, Foldestine Paye, Godway Kwaku Kubi, ISOC Benin, Jacob Odame, Baiden, Joel Okomoli, Julius Kirimi, Kabine Doumbia, Lavish Mawuena Mensah, Lesley Tarabina, Levy Syanseke, Martha Alade, Maud Ashong Elliott, Moses Serugo, Moustapha Abakar Abdramane, Peter Mmbando, Raft Raza, Raymond Mamattah, Remmy Nweke, Salyou Fanny, Samwel Kariuki, Sangai Moliwulo, Sarata Omane, Seun Ojedeji, Shawn Courtney, Stephen Dakyi, Tidjani, Typhena Cudjoe, Vernatius Ezeama

Apologies: León Sanchez, Aziz Hilali, Hadia Elminiawi, Yaovi Atohoun (staff), Fatimata Seye Sylla

Staff:  Silvia Vivanco & Michelle DeSmyter

Observer: None

FR Interpreters: Isabelle & Jacques

Call Management: Michelle DeSmyter

Agenda: 

1. Roll call (Staff) - 2 min 
2. Review of Action items  from previous meeting (Staff ) – 2 min
3. Welcome remarks (seun.ojedeji) – 2 min
4. Open ICANN Public Comments ( @Seun ) – 4 min

          Recently Ratified by the ALAC 

• a. Recently Ratified by the ALAC / Currently going through Ratification Process

  • At-Large Workspace: ccNSO PDP4 Initial Report on the (de-)selection of IDN ccTLDs  CPWG

  b. Open Public Comments - Summary

  • Proposed Updates to Existing Rights Protection Mechanisms Documentation CPWG * NO STATEMENT* 
  • Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference OFB-WG

  c. Current Statements (ALAC Advice, Public Comment Statement , or Correspondence)

  Statement Name	Internal Deadlines	Public Comment Close	Status	Assigned Working Group	Penholder(s)

• d. Upcoming Public Comment Proceedings

   September (4)

  NCAP Study 2 Draft Report CPWG

  This Public Comment proceeding is to seek input on the Name Collision Analysis Project (NCAP) Study 2 draft report. The NCAP Discussion Group will consider the results of the Public Comment and produce a final report.

  
  

  Technical Check Review CPWG

  For IANA-managed zones, most notably for the root zone, a suite of technical conformance tests are conducted as part of the process of evaluating change requests. IANA expects to conduct a general community consultation on the scope and definition of these tests to inform future evolution of its operational practices. The current tests were defined based on a prior community engagement exercise.

  
  

  Pilot Holistic Review Revised Terms of Reference (ToR) OFB-WG

  ATRT3 recommendation 3.5 called for a new Holistic Review. This proceeding is related to one opened on 30 August 2022, seeking community input on the Pilot Holistic Review Revised ToR for the eventual initiation of the Pilot Holistic Review. In response to the diverging views expressed in the previous proceeding, the OEC, on behalf of the Board, reconvened the ToR drafting team to address the comments through revisions to the document.

  Link to the Pilot Holistic Review Revised Terms of Reference Webinar  - 21 August 2023

  
  

  ISPCP Constituency Charter Amendments CPWG

  The Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers (ISPCP) Constituency recently amended its charter and notified the ICANN organization of its request for approval by the ICANN Board. This Public Comment proceeding seeks input on the proposed amendments of the NPOC charter to inform ICANN Board consideration.

  
  

   October (2)

  Draft 2023 African Domain Name System Market Study Report

  This Public Comment proceeding seeks input and feedback from the domain name and Internet community, interested parties and individuals on the draft 2023 African Domain Name System Market Study Report.

  
  

  Draft 2023 African Domain Name System Market Study Report

  IANA convened a team to study the requirements for changing the cryptographic algorithm used for signing the DNS root zone. The resulting framework is intended to ensure that ICANN, the ICANN community, and ICANN's global partners are technically and operationally prepared for a future change in the root zone’s signing algorithm. This proceeding seeks input on the draft report and recommendations of the design team to inform their final report.

   November (1)

  Improved GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process CPWG

  The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) charter revision process has been updated to reflect the continuous evolution of the ICANN community, ongoing implementation of Specific Review recommendations, and the review role of ICANN Board. These improvements will streamline charter revisions and allow GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies to continue their focus on policy development.

   December (3)

  ICANN and IANA Draft FY25 Plans

  ICANN is seeking the community's input about the Draft ICANN FY25-29 Operating and Financial Plan, Draft ICANN FY25 Operating Plan and Budget, Draft IANA FY25 Operating Plan and Budget via this Public Comment proceeding.

  
  

  PTI Draft FY25 Plan

  ICANN is seeking the community's input about the Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget via this Public Comment proceeding.

  
  

  NCAP Study 2 Draft Report

  This Public Comment proceeding is to seek input on the Name Collision Analysis Project (NCAP) Study 2 draft report. The NCAP Discussion Group will consider the results of the Public Comment and produce a final report.

5.Reports (40 min)

    a. Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) Africa updates  (@Pierre  , Yaovi , Bob ,June) - 6 min

    b.  Technical engagement Update  (Yazid Akanho) - 5 min

    c. Recent and upcoming ALAC activities ( Dave , Raymond, Raihanath) – 5 min

    d. NOMCOM update   (Tijani Ben Jemaa) - 4 min

    e. Universal Acceptance (UA),  -( Abdalmonem Galila  / raymondselorm.mamattah / Abdulkarim,Malick) - 5 min

    f. An update of the  AFRALO ROP WG REVIEW 2023 ( Co-chairs:  Isaac Maposa , Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong    )-  6 min    

    g. Recent and upcoming AFRALO/ALS  activities and Updates from Individual Members (All)  - 10min

    h. Update AFRALO Newsletter  (Remmy , Olivier ,Staff  ) - 5 min

           See Newsletter Archive

   6. Updates/Items for discussion  (35 min)   

     a. Update on AFRALO - AFRINIC resolution   -   & last ICANN Update on AFRINIC ) (dave.kissoondoyal, seun.ojedeji   ) 5 min

     b.  Preparation of ICANN 78 AFRALO-AFRICANN statement   - (Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong Co-Penholders : aziz.hilali  dave.kissoondoyal   ) 4 min

     c. AFRALO FY24 Outreach and Engagement - (Bram Fudzulani  ) - 5 min  

     d.ICANN Interim President and CEO Shares Goals for Fiscal Year 2024 (@At-large ICANN Staff ) - 3 min  

     e.Press Release: ICANN Celebrates 25 Years: Bridging the Past with a Vision for the Future   (aziz.hilali   ) 2 min

     f. ICANN78 Prep Week Schedule Now Available -  ICANN78 - October 2023: Annual General Meeting  (hadia.elminiawi    ) 2 min

     g. AFRALO Social Media Working Group Update -  (bukola.fawole and Team ) - 2 min  

     h. The Update Announcement AFRALO Individual member representative - elected by acclamation  -  (Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  ) - 2 min  

7. AFRALO Membership Matters ( Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong & All ) -  2 min

The African region  has 74 ALSes located in 32 countries and territories

and 21 Individuals members and 3 observers 

8. AOB – (Seun, all) 3 min

 FRENCH VERSION  

Ordre du Jour (Français) 

1. Appel - Liste de Présence (Personnel) – 2 min
2. Revue des actions à entreprendre de la réunion précédente (Personnel) – 2 min
3. Remarques de bienvenue (seun.ojedeji ) – 2 min
4.  Commentaires publics d' ICANN (seun.ojedeji ) – 4 min 

  Recently Ratified by the ALAC 

• a. Recently Ratified by the ALAC / Currently going through Ratification Process

  • At-Large Workspace: ccNSO PDP4 Initial Report on the (de-)selection of IDN ccTLDs  CPWG

  b. Open Public Comments - Summary

  • Proposed Updates to Existing Rights Protection Mechanisms Documentation CPWG * NO STATEMENT* 
  • Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference OFB-WG

  c. Current Statements (ALAC Advice, Public Comment Statement , or Correspondence)

  Statement Name	Internal Deadlines	Public Comment Close	Status	Assigned Working Group	Penholder(s)

• d. Upcoming Public Comment Proceedings

   September (4)

  NCAP Study 2 Draft Report CPWG

  This Public Comment proceeding is to seek input on the Name Collision Analysis Project (NCAP) Study 2 draft report. The NCAP Discussion Group will consider the results of the Public Comment and produce a final report.

  
  

  Technical Check Review CPWG

  For IANA-managed zones, most notably for the root zone, a suite of technical conformance tests are conducted as part of the process of evaluating change requests. IANA expects to conduct a general community consultation on the scope and definition of these tests to inform future evolution of its operational practices. The current tests were defined based on a prior community engagement exercise.

  
  

  Pilot Holistic Review Revised Terms of Reference (ToR) OFB-WG

  ATRT3 recommendation 3.5 called for a new Holistic Review. This proceeding is related to one opened on 30 August 2022, seeking community input on the Pilot Holistic Review Revised ToR for the eventual initiation of the Pilot Holistic Review. In response to the diverging views expressed in the previous proceeding, the OEC, on behalf of the Board, reconvened the ToR drafting team to address the comments through revisions to the document.

  Link to the Pilot Holistic Review Revised Terms of Reference Webinar  - 21 August 2023

  
  

  ISPCP Constituency Charter Amendments CPWG

  The Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers (ISPCP) Constituency recently amended its charter and notified the ICANN organization of its request for approval by the ICANN Board. This Public Comment proceeding seeks input on the proposed amendments of the NPOC charter to inform ICANN Board consideration.

  
  

   October (2)

  Draft 2023 African Domain Name System Market Study Report

  This Public Comment proceeding seeks input and feedback from the domain name and Internet community, interested parties and individuals on the draft 2023 African Domain Name System Market Study Report.

  
  

  Draft 2023 African Domain Name System Market Study Report

  IANA convened a team to study the requirements for changing the cryptographic algorithm used for signing the DNS root zone. The resulting framework is intended to ensure that ICANN, the ICANN community, and ICANN's global partners are technically and operationally prepared for a future change in the root zone’s signing algorithm. This proceeding seeks input on the draft report and recommendations of the design team to inform their final report.

   November (1)

  Improved GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process CPWG

  The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) charter revision process has been updated to reflect the continuous evolution of the ICANN community, ongoing implementation of Specific Review recommendations, and the review role of ICANN Board. These improvements will streamline charter revisions and allow GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies to continue their focus on policy development.

   December (3)

  ICANN and IANA Draft FY25 Plans

  ICANN is seeking the community's input about the Draft ICANN FY25-29 Operating and Financial Plan, Draft ICANN FY25 Operating Plan and Budget, Draft IANA FY25 Operating Plan and Budget via this Public Comment proceeding.

  
  

  PTI Draft FY25 Plan

  ICANN is seeking the community's input about the Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget via this Public Comment proceeding.

  
  

  NCAP Study 2 Draft Report

  This Public Comment proceeding is to seek input on the Name Collision Analysis Project (NCAP) Study 2 draft report. The NCAP Discussion Group will consider the results of the Public Comment and produce a final report.

  .

5.les Rapports (50 min)

    a. Dernières infos du Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) Afrique  (Pierre, Yaovi, Bob, June) - 6 min

    b. Mises à jour de l'engagement technique  (Yazid Akanho) - 5 min

    c. Activités récentes / à venir de l'ALAC (dave.kissoondoyal ,Raymond  , Raihanath) - 5 min

    d.Mise à jour de NOMCOM  ( Tijani BEN JEMAA ) - 4 min 

    e. Mise à jour sur l'Acceptation Universelle (AU) ( Abdalmonem Galila  raymondselorm.mamattah  / Abdulkerim Oleyede ; Malick ) - 5 min

    f. Mise à jour  AFRALO ROP WG REVIEW 2023 ( Co-chairs:  Isaac Maposa , Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong    )-  6 min    

    g. Activités récentes / à venir des membres ALS d'AFRALO et des membres individuels (tous) - 10 min

   h. Mise à jour du  bulletin d'information d'AFRALO (remmy.nweke  , @Kouami  ,Staff  ) - 5 min

voir l'archive Newsletter Archive

     6. Mise à jour /Sujets de discussion/ (35 min)

      a. Mise à jour sur la Résolution AFRALO pour le Cas -AFRINIC   -  & Derniere mise à jour   Point sur la situation d’AFRINIC)- (dave.kissoondoyal  , seun.ojedeji ) 5 min

      b.  Préparation  du déclaration conjointe  AFRALO-AFRICANN d'ICANN 78    - (Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  aziz.hilali -penholders ) 4 min

      c.  Sensibilisation et  Engagement AFRALO FY24 - (Bram Fudzulani  ) - 5 min  

      d.La PDG par intérim de l’ICANN partage ses objectifs pour l’exercice fiscal 2024(@At-large ICANN Staff ) - 3 min  

      e.COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE: L'ICANN fête son 25e anniversaire : le passé à l'aune d'une vision d'avenire   (aziz.hilali   ) 2 min

      f. Le programme de la semaine de préparation à l’ICANN78 est désormais disponible  (hadia.elminiawi    ) 2 min

      g. Mise à jour du Groupe de Travail d'AFRALO sur les Réseaux Sociaux -  (bukola.fawole and Team ) - 2 min   

      h. The Élection des représentants des membres individuels d'AFRALO 2023 -  (Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong  ) - 2 min  

    7. Questions d'adhésion à AFRALO( Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong ) – 2 min

The African region  compte 74 ALSes  localisées dans 32 pays et territoires .

et 21 membres individuels  and 3 observateurs 

8. AOB – (Seun, tous) 3 min