<div dir="ltr"><div>Dear Members,</div><div><br></div><div>This Webinar is starting shortly.</div><div><br></div><div>Thank you</div><div><br></div><div>Best Regards</div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">comms--- via AfrICANN</b> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:africann@afrinic.net">africann@afrinic.net</a>></span><br>Date: Mon, Jul 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM<br>Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Register for the "Behind the Ballot: Navigating the AFRINIC Election Process" Webinar on 23rd July 2025.<br>To: AfrICANN Community List <<a href="mailto:africann@afrinic.net">africann@afrinic.net</a>><br></div><br><br>



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<span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Dear Colleagues,</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">You are invited to register for the webinar on
<b><i>"Behind the Ballot: Navigating the AFRINIC Election Process"</i></b> Webinar. </span></p>
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<p><b>Date: Wednesday 23rd July 2025</b> </p>
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<p><b>Time: 11:00 - 12:00 UTC</b> </p>
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<p><b>Duration: 1:00 Hr </b></p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb(0,120,215)"><b><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5317529182972/WN_2OuSIH_OSc-v8VjqjB121Q" style="color:rgb(0,120,215);margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" target="_blank">Registration
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<span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">What happened?</span></h3>
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<p>Annulment of June 2025 election due to alleged irregularities through voting by POAs which is being investigated by the Police.</p>
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<span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">What has changed?</span></h3>
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<p><b>No PoAs or proxies allowed</b>—members will designate voters directly, enhancing trust and security.</p>
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<p>New, rigorous voter-verification procedures ensuring accurate voter identity.</p>
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<p>Increased transparency: all voter designations published clearly online for public verification.</p>
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<p>Stronger safeguards to guarantee accountability and fairness throughout the election cycle.</p>
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<span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Why you should attend?</span></h3>
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<p>Clearly understand why the previous election was annulled.</p>
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<p>Learn in detail about the reforms AFRINIC has implemented, particularly the removal of PoAs and proxies.</p>
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<p>Gain clarity on the entire revised 2025 election timeline, with important dates and milestones explained.</p>
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<span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Who will be speaking?</span></h3>
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<p><b>Mr. Musa Stephen HONLUE</b>, Chair, Election Committee</p>
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<p><b>Mrs. Madhvi Gokool</b>, Election Committee Member</p>
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<p><b>Mr. Kishna Dhondee</b>, Election Committee Member</p>
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<p><b>Mr. Mukom Tamon</b>, Election Committee Member</p>
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<span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Act now:</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,120,215)"><b><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5317529182972/WN_2OuSIH_OSc-v8VjqjB121Q" style="color:rgb(0,120,215);margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" target="_blank">Register
 for the webinar now</a>!</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">After registration, you’ll receive an email with webinar details, reminders, and an opportunity to send in questions beforehand.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b>Join us to ensure your voice is heard, help rebuild trust, and shape a stronger AFRINIC election process—one rooted in fairness, transparency, and accountability.</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Kind Regards, </span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">The 2025 Elections Committee</span></p>
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