<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: medium;">This is particularly relevant for general information and especially resource holders, which includes our NRENs and many institutions</span><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfMessage"><div><br><blockquote type="cite"><div>Begin forwarded message:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>From: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">AFRINIC Announce via Announce <announce@afrinic.net><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Subject: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>[AFRINIC-Announce] Register for the "Behind the Ballot: Navigating the AFRINIC Election Process" Webinar on 23rd July 2025.</b><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Date: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">21 July 2025 at 14:54:30 BST<br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>To: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">AFRINIC Communication via Announce <announce@afrinic.net><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Reply-To: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">AFRINIC Announce <comms-announce@afrinic.net><br></span></div><br><div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Dear Colleagues,</span></p><p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">
<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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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<li style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><p><b>Date: Wednesday 23rd July 2025</b> </p>
</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><p><b>Time: 11:00 - 12:00 UTC</b> </p>
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</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 120, 215);"><b><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5317529182972/WN_2OuSIH_OSc-v8VjqjB121Q" data-outlook-id="f1f71b58-6546-4572-ae74-ee16d8f1f6a8" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Registration link</a></b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What happened?</span></h3>
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<li style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><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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<li style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><p><b>No PoAs or proxies allowed</b>—members will designate voters directly, enhancing trust and security.</p>
</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><p>New, rigorous voter-verification procedures ensuring accurate voter identity.</p>
</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><p>Increased transparency: all voter designations published clearly online for public verification.</p>
</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><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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<li style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><p>Clearly understand why the previous election was annulled.</p>
</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><p>Learn in detail about the reforms AFRINIC has implemented, particularly the removal of PoAs and proxies.</p>
</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><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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<li style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><p><b>Mr. Musa Stephen HONLUE</b>, Chair, Election Committee</p>
</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><p><b>Mrs. Madhvi Gokool</b>, Election Committee Member</p>
</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><p><b>Mr. Kishna Dhondee</b>, Election Committee Member</p>
</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><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><p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">
<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" data-outlook-id="d6dd049c-65b0-4822-bb1d-b0fcadd347b7" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Register
for the webinar now</a>!</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">
<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">After registration, you’ll receive an email with webinar details, reminders, and an opportunity to send in questions beforehand.</span></p><p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">
<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><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;">Kind Regards, </span></p><p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">
<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The 2025 Elections Committee</span></p>
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<meta charset="UTF-8"><div><br>Omo OAIYA<br>Chief Strategy Officer/Directeur de la Stratégie | <a href="https://www.wacren.net">WACREN</a><br>m: +234 808 888 1571 , +233 536 269 987</div><div><br></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline">
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