Archived announcement
This webinar took place on 23 July 2025. Registration is closed. This announcement is retained as an archive record.
The community was invited to register for the webinar “Behind the Ballot: Navigating the AFRINIC Election Process”.
Date: Wednesday 23 July 2025
Time: 11:00 – 12:00 UTC
Duration: 1 hour
What happened
- Annulment of the June 2025 election due to alleged irregularities through voting by powers of attorney, which was under investigation by the Police.
What has changed
- No powers of attorney or proxies allowed — members designate voters directly, enhancing trust and security.
- New, rigorous voter-verification procedures ensuring accurate voter identity.
- Increased transparency: all voter designations published clearly online for public verification.
- Stronger safeguards to guarantee accountability and fairness throughout the election cycle.
Why attend
- Clearly understand why the previous election was annulled.
- Learn in detail about the reforms AFRINIC has implemented, particularly the removal of powers of attorney and proxies.
- Gain clarity on the entire revised 2025 election timeline, with important dates and milestones explained.
Speakers
- Mr Musa Stephen Honlue, Chair, Election Committee
- Mrs Madhvi Gokool, Election Committee Member
- Mr Kishna Dhondee, Election Committee Member
- Mr Mukom Tamon, Election Committee Member
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