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<p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">As AFRINIC continues to strengthen transparency, accountability, and community-driven governance, the ongoing
Bylaws Review process presents a critical opportunity for stakeholders to directly influence the AFRINIC’s future in the
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Community Consultation</a> that closes on <b>10th May 2026.</b></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The AFRINIC Bylaws Review Committee is hosting a webinar to provide clarity, drive awareness, and encourage
meaningful contributions to the process.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Webinar Details</b><br>
<b>Date:</b> 4th May 2026<br>
<b>Time:</b> 15:00 UTC (1 hour)</span></p>
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Here</b></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The AFRINIC Bylaws are the foundation of how the AFRINIC is governed (from decision-making structures to member
representation and accountability mechanisms) and any revisions in the bylaws will have lasting implications for the management of Internet number resources across Africa and the Indian Ocean region. Participants will have the opportunity to gain insights
into the consultation process and seek clarifications directly from members of the Committee.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The webinar is open to all stakeholders, including AFRINIC members and the wider Internet community.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>What you will gain from this session</b></span></p>
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<p role="presentation">A clear understanding of the Bylaws Review process and why it matters.</p>
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<p role="presentation">Practical guidance on how to submit informed and effective feedback.</p>
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<p role="presentation">An opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with the process.</p>
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<p role="presentation">The knowledge needed to confidently participate before the consultation deadline.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We look forward to welcoming you.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><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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AFRINIC Communications.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;">Inscrivez-vous au webinaire « AFRINIC Bylaws Review - Community Engagement», le 4 mai 2026 à 15 h 00 UTC.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Chers collègues,</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Alors qu’AFRINIC continue de renforcer la transparence, la responsabilité et une gouvernance portée par la communauté, le processus en cours de révision
des statuts constitue une occasion cruciale pour les parties prenantes d’influencer directement l’avenir d’AFRINIC dans le cadre de la
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><a href="https://afrinic.net/community-consultation-review-bylaws" data-outlook-id="8a082515-1ba8-455c-ae19-6f18be329716" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>consultation
communautaire</u></a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> qui se clôturera le 10 mai 2026. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Le comité de révision des statuts d’AFRINIC organise un webinaire afin d’apporter des éclaircissements, de sensibiliser et d’encourager des contributions
significatives à ce processus.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Date : 4 mai 2026</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Heure : 15.00-16.00 GMT </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;">Inscrivez-vous ici</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Les statuts d’AFRINIC constituent la base de la gouvernance d’AFRINIC (des structures de prise de décision à la représentation des membres et aux mécanismes
de responsabilité), et toute révision de ces statuts aura des répercussions durables sur la gestion des numéros Internet à travers l’Afrique et la région de l’océan Indien. Les participants auront l’occasion d’obtenir des informations sur le processus de consultation
et de poser directement leurs questions aux membres du comité. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Le webinaire est ouvert à toutes les parties prenantes, y compris les membres d’AFRINIC et l’ensemble de la communauté Internet. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ce que vous retirerez de cette session:</span></p>
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Une compréhension claire du processus de révision des statuts et de son importance.</p>
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Des conseils pratiques sur la manière de soumettre des contributions éclairées et efficaces. </p>
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Une occasion de poser des questions et d’interagir directement avec le processus. </p>
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Les connaissances nécessaires pour participer en toute confiance avant la date limite de la consultation.</p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Nous nous réjouissons de vous accueillir.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Cordialement,</span></p>
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