<div dir="ltr"><div>Bonjour a tous,</div><div>Union de prieres pour le repos de Boubakar, en paix eternelle. Que la misericorde du Seigneur soit sur lui. Qu'elle donne du courage a sa famille en cette douloureuse circonstance et je leur presente mes condoleances.<br></div><div><br></div><div>Boubakar etait un de nos baobabs. Il etait la pour la communaute et nous lui en sommes eternellement reconnaissants.</div><div>Fraternellement a tous.</div><div>ar<br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 11:21 PM <<a href="mailto:afren-request@afnog.org">afren-request@afnog.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">Send afren mailing list submissions to<br>
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1. Re: Sad News: Passing of WACREN CEO, Dr. Boubakar Barry<br>
(Don Riley)<br>
2. Re: Sad News: Passing of WACREN CEO, Dr. Boubakar Barry (lis)<br>
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Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:29:12 -0500<br>
From: Don Riley <<a href="mailto:drriley@umd.edu" target="_blank">drriley@umd.edu</a>><br>
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Subject: Re: [afren] Sad News: Passing of WACREN CEO, Dr. Boubakar<br>
Barry<br>
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Barry was one of the true leaders in our greater community and will be <br>
missed.? He leaves an exemplar legacy.? Knowing him, and our <br>
discussions, were among the highlights in my life.<br>
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Dr. Don Riley<br>
Professor Emeritus, Univ. of Maryland, College Park<br>
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On 9/18/24 9:44 AM, Omo Oaiya wrote:<br>
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> Dear Community,<br>
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> It has been a while since I messaged this list, and it is with deep <br>
> sorrow that I share the news of the passing of Dr. Boubakar Barry, the <br>
> CEO of WACREN.<br>
><br>
> Boubakar was a pillar of leadership and vision, whose contributions to <br>
> our community and the broader African research and education network <br>
> have been immense. His absence will be deeply felt.<br>
><br>
> Please keep Dr. Barry, his family, and the WACREN team in your <br>
> thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.<br>
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>> Begin forwarded message:<br>
>><br>
>> *From: *Venant Palanga <<a href="mailto:vpalanga@gmail.com" target="_blank">vpalanga@gmail.com</a>><br>
>> *Subject: **Reminder to God of Dr. Boubakar Barry*<br>
>> *Date: *18 September 2024 at 14:18:22 WEST<br>
>> *To: *WACREN Members <<a href="mailto:members@wacren.net" target="_blank">members@wacren.net</a>><br>
>> *Cc: *WACREN Secretariat <<a href="mailto:secretariat@wacren.net" target="_blank">secretariat@wacren.net</a>><br>
>><br>
>> *Dear Members/Community/AfricaConnect partners,*<br>
>> *<br>
>> *<br>
>> *With heavy grief, WACREN announces the passing of our Chief <br>
>> Executive Officer, Dr Boubakar Barry. *<br>
>> *<br>
>> *<br>
>> *Dr. Barry was a visionary leader whose unwavering commitment and <br>
>> passion guided WACREN and our community to remarkable growth and <br>
>> success over 13 years. His leadership and dedication will be deeply <br>
>> missed. His achievements will continue to inspire us.*<br>
>> *<br>
>> *<br>
>> *The Board, management and staff of WACREN are deeply saddened by <br>
>> this unfortunate news. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Dr. <br>
>> Barry's family and close associates during this difficult time. *<br>
>> *<br>
>> *<br>
>> *Details regarding funeral arrangements will be shared in due course. *<br>
>> *<br>
>> *<br>
>> *May his soul rest in peace.*<br>
>><br>
>> /Dr Venant Eyoul?ki T. G. Palanga/<br>
>> Chairman of the Board of Directors/Pr?sident du Conseil <br>
>> d'Administration WACREN<br>
>> Lom?, TOGO<br>
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> *Omo OAIYA*<br>
> Chief Strategy Officer/Directeur de la?Strat?gie?| WACREN <br>
> <<a href="http://www.wacren.net" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.wacren.net</a>><br>
> m: +234 808 888 1571 , +233 536 269 987<br>
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Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:54:40 -0500<br>
From: lis <<a href="mailto:lishan@ictfd.net" target="_blank">lishan@ictfd.net</a>><br>
To: Seun Ojedeji <<a href="mailto:seun.ojedeji@gmail.com" target="_blank">seun.ojedeji@gmail.com</a>><br>
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Subject: Re: [afren] Sad News: Passing of WACREN CEO, Dr. Boubakar<br>
Barry<br>
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Quite shocking. words cannot express my sadness. Boubakar was not only a leader in the NREN circle; he was a great friend, compassionate and generous. My thoughts are with the family and the WACREN community at this difficult time.<br>
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Lishan<br>
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> On Sep 18, 2024, at 10:05?AM, Seun Ojedeji <<a href="mailto:seun.ojedeji@gmail.com" target="_blank">seun.ojedeji@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
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> Quite sad to read this. May God grant his family the grace during this trying time..may his soul rest in peace<br>
> <br>
> Regards<br>
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> Sent from my mobile<br>
> kindly excuse typos<br>
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> On Wed, 18 Sept 2024, 10:01?am Omo Oaiya, <<a href="mailto:omo.oaiya@wacren.net" target="_blank">omo.oaiya@wacren.net</a> <mailto:<a href="mailto:omo.oaiya@wacren.net" target="_blank">omo.oaiya@wacren.net</a>>> wrote:<br>
>> Dear Community,<br>
>> <br>
>> It has been a while since I messaged this list, and it is with deep sorrow that I share the news of the passing of Dr. Boubakar Barry, the CEO of WACREN.<br>
>> <br>
>> Boubakar was a pillar of leadership and vision, whose contributions to our community and the broader African research and education network have been immense. His absence will be deeply felt.<br>
>> <br>
>> Please keep Dr. Barry, his family, and the WACREN team in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.<br>
>> <br>
>>> Begin forwarded message:<br>
>>> <br>
>>> From: Venant Palanga <<a href="mailto:vpalanga@gmail.com" target="_blank">vpalanga@gmail.com</a> <mailto:<a href="mailto:vpalanga@gmail.com" target="_blank">vpalanga@gmail.com</a>>><br>
>>> Subject: Reminder to God of Dr. Boubakar Barry<br>
>>> Date: 18 September 2024 at 14:18:22 WEST<br>
>>> To: WACREN Members <<a href="mailto:members@wacren.net" target="_blank">members@wacren.net</a> <mailto:<a href="mailto:members@wacren.net" target="_blank">members@wacren.net</a>>><br>
>>> Cc: WACREN Secretariat <<a href="mailto:secretariat@wacren.net" target="_blank">secretariat@wacren.net</a> <mailto:<a href="mailto:secretariat@wacren.net" target="_blank">secretariat@wacren.net</a>>><br>
>>> <br>
>>> Dear Members/Community/AfricaConnect partners,<br>
>>> <br>
>>> With heavy grief, WACREN announces the passing of our Chief Executive Officer, Dr Boubakar Barry. <br>
>>> <br>
>>> Dr. Barry was a visionary leader whose unwavering commitment and passion guided WACREN and our community to remarkable growth and success over 13 years. His leadership and dedication will be deeply missed. His achievements will continue to inspire us.<br>
>>> <br>
>>> The Board, management and staff of WACREN are deeply saddened by this unfortunate news. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Dr. Barry's family and close associates during this difficult time. <br>
>>> <br>
>>> Details regarding funeral arrangements will be shared in due course. <br>
>>> <br>
>>> May his soul rest in peace.<br>
>>> <br>
>>> Dr Venant Eyoul?ki T. G. Palanga<br>
>>> Chairman of the Board of Directors/Pr?sident du Conseil d'Administration WACREN<br>
>>> Lom?, TOGO<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> Omo OAIYA<br>
>> Chief Strategy Officer/Directeur de la Strat?gie | WACREN <<a href="http://www.wacren.net/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.wacren.net/</a>><br>
>> m: +234 808 888 1571 , +233 536 269 987<br>
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