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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b><i>{Apologies for cross-posting}</i></b></span></p>
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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" data-outlook-id="f1f71b58-6546-4572-ae74-ee16d8f1f6a8" style="color: rgb(0, 120, 215); 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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<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" data-outlook-id="d6dd049c-65b0-4822-bb1d-b0fcadd347b7" style="color: rgb(0, 120, 215); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">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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