L’ICANN s’engage à assurer des formations aux meilleures pratiques pour les opérateurs de registre Internet africains

L’ICANN et la Coalition pour le numérique « Partner2Connect » s’associent pour lancer une initiative de renforcement des capacités

ISTANBUL, le 7 juin 2022 /PRNewswire/ — La Société pour l’attribution des noms de domaine et des numéros sur Internet (ICANN) a annoncé aujourd’hui son engagement à fournir à dix opérateurs de registre africains de domaines de premier niveau géographiques (ccTLD) des formations pratiques et des outils destinés à les aider à prendre leur place dans l’industrie des noms de domaine. L’ICANN et ses organisations partenaires, le secteur du développement des télécommunications de l’Union internationale des télécommunications (UIT-D), l’Association africaine de noms de domaine de premier niveau (AfTLD), le Network Startup Resource Center (NSRC) et l’Association française pour le nommage Internet en coopération (AFNIC), se sont engagés auprès de la Coalition pour le numérique « Partner2Connect » à contribuer aux objectifs du projet, ainsi qu’à l’objectif général de promouvoir la transformation numérique dans les communautés difficiles à connecter. L’engagement a été pris par le président-directeur général de l’ICANN, Gӧran Marby, lors de la table ronde sur le développement numérique tenue par Partner2Connect (P2C) à l’occasion de la Conférence mondiale de développement des télécommunications (CMDT) à Kigali, au Rwanda.

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Dans le cadre du projet pilote, les dix opérateurs de registre ccTLD originaires du Niger, du Togo, du Bénin, de la République du Congo, des Comores, du Madagascar, de l’Angola, du Liberia, du Zimbabwe et de la Gambie, pourront profiter de l’expertise de l’ICANN et des organisations partenaires qui travaillent ensemble en vue d’un objectif commun qu’elles ne peuvent pas atteindre toutes seules. Les 10 opérateurs de registre ccTLD recevront une formation spécialisée dispensée par des experts du secteur, par le biais d’une combinaison de cours en ligne, d’ateliers pratiques et de webinaires La formation abordera un éventail de thématiques allant des bonnes pratiques en matière de sécurité du système des noms de domaine et de gouvernance des registres jusqu’à la rédaction de business plans et de plans marketing, en passant par les noms de domaine internationalisés et l’acceptation universelle.

« L’Internet est à la fois mondial et local. Les domaines de premier niveau géographiques font partie intégrante de l’infrastructure Internet dans la mesure où ils permettent le développement d’initiatives numériques locales destinées à promouvoir des économies numériques nationales durables », a déclaré Marby. « Nous associons nos talents et nos domaines d’expertise pour travailler avec les gestionnaires de ccTLD au développement de ces compétences fondamentales qui leur permettront d’être en mesure de participer de manière compétitive à l’économie numérique. Le projet pourra en outre s’appuyer sur les opportunités offertes par la Coalition pour le numérique « Partner2Connect », en exploitant la puissance de cette alliance multipartite et en mobilisant les ressources nécessaires pour atteindre nos objectifs communs. »

« L’AfTLD apprécie et soutient l’initiative de l’ICANN de promouvoir le développement des ccTLD africains », a déclaré Ali Hadji Mmadi, président du comité exécutif (Excom) de l’AfTLD. « L’Association se réjouit de jouer un rôle actif dans la conceptualisation et la mise en œuvre du projet dans le cadre de ses efforts continus de collaboration avec l’ICANN. »

« L’AFNIC est fière de prendre part à cette initiative qui vise à accélérer et à renforcer la coopération avec et entre les ccTLD africains », a indiqué Pierre Bonis, PDG de l’AFNIC. « Depuis que l’AFNIC a commencé à collaborer avec ses homologues africains il y a des décennies, c’est la première fois qu’une telle coalition est mise en place. Nous sommes convaincus qu’elle pourrait changer la donne pour un grand nombre d’opérateurs de registre en Afrique. »

Doreen Bogdan-Martin, directrice du Bureau de développement des télécommunications de l’UIT, a déclaré : « Je salue cet engagement en faveur de Partner2Connect. La Coalition pour le numérique « Partner2Connect » est un cadre susceptible de changer la donne qui offre l’occasion d’adopter une approche globale, de favoriser l’établissement de nouveaux partenariats et de mobiliser les ressources nécessaires pour connecter ceux qui ne le sont pas encore. J’appelle tous les acteurs à se mobiliser et à nous aider à connecter les 2,9 milliards de personnes qui ne sont pas connectées. Je suis impatiente d’accueillir bientôt de nombreuses autres contributions afin que nous puissions véritablement incarner la devise de la Coalition « Partner2Connect the World » : travailler en partenariat pour connecter le monde. »

Ce projet pilote est la deuxième initiative lancée par l’ICANN en Afrique. En février, l’ICANN a annoncé le renforcement de la présence de ses serveurs racine à l’échelle mondiale avec l’installation de deux grappes exploitées et gérées par l’ICANN en Afrique. Ces deux projets font partie d’une initiative plus large qui sera lancée vers la fin de l’année, grâce à laquelle l’ICANN et ses partenaires clés contribueront à la croissance et à la durabilité de l’économie numérique africaine en garantissant un Internet stable, résilient et sécurisé.

À propos de l’ICANN
La mission de l’ICANN consiste à garantir un Internet mondial sûr, stable et unifié. Pour contacter une personne sur Internet, vous devez saisir une adresse sur votre ordinateur ou autre dispositif : un nom ou un numéro. Cette adresse doit être unique pour permettre aux ordinateurs de s’identifier entre eux. L’ICANN coordonne ces identificateurs uniques à l’échelle mondiale. La société ICANN a été fondée en 1998 en tant qu’organisation à but non lucratif reconnue d’utilité publique. Elle rassemble au sein de sa communauté des participants du monde entier.

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Tizeti names Emmanuel Ikazoboh as new Chairman, appoints new board members

LAGOS, Nigeria, June 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tizeti Network Limited, West Africa’s pioneer solar-based internet service provider has today, announced the appointment of Emmanuel Ikazoboh as its Board Chairman.

Emmanuel Ikazoboh is the immediate past Group Chairman of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), Chairman of ARM Pensions Managers Limited (Pensions Fund Administrators), and is the International Vice Chairman at International Institute for Sustainable Development, Canada. He is an independent/Non-Executive Director for Nampak Packaging Limited South Africa and Dangote Cement Plc.

He was appointed Administrator of The Nigerian Stock Exchange and helped transform the Nigerian Stock Exchange as well as the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS), and was responsible for restructuring the management, equities market, stock brokerage processes, and corporate governance structure of both entities to create an enviable Stock Exchange in Africa.

“Tizeti’s growing market share in the unlimited internet market in Nigeria provides huge opportunities to tackle digital exclusion for millions in the region. The company’s impact over the last nine years and ongoing transformation reveal the opportunities ahead, especially in a digital economy. Tizeti has a deserved reputation for its innovative products and disruptive approach, and I look forward to serving as its Board Chairman”, said Ikazoboh.

Emmanuel Ikazoboh has held previous roles as the Chairman/CEO of Deloitte West & Central Africa; Managing Partner for Deloitte Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), and Client Service Director for Deloitte Africa. He also served as Partner of Deloitte & Touche in Dartford UK and brings an international perspective to Tizeti’s business. He is a Member of the Presidential Committee for the restructuring of the Nigerian Government Ministries, Agencies, and Commissions and the reduction of the cost of governance.

He holds an MBA in Financial Management from Manchester University Business School, is certified as a UK Certified Accountant, and holds Fellowships at the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants and the Nigeria Institute of Chartered Accountants.

The other new members of the Tizeti board include Engr. Okechukwu Obiagwu and Patricia Aiyedun. Okechukwu Obiagwu is an Electrical/Electronic Engineer with significant experience in the oil and gas industry. He previously worked at Halliburton Energy Service for 19 years and rose to Senior Leadership as the Country Manager for the Wireline and Perforating division, before he explored his interests in alternative/clean energy, oil and gas services, and eCommerce. He is a graduate of Electrical/Electronic Engineering from the University of Port Harcourt.

Patricia Aiyedun is the Chief Financial Officer at inq. Digital (previously Vodacom Business Africa) and has 16 years of broad experience in professional service. Her experience covers due diligence on M&A transactions, financial reporting, auditing, and advisory. She previously worked as a Senior Manager at the Big 4 firm PricewaterhouseCoopers and started her career at Diamond Bank. She obtained her first degree from the University of Ibadan, is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of Nigeria (ACCA), and has acquired numerous certifications.

“Tizeti continues to grow at a fast pace and expanding our board will provide the guidance our leadership team needs to continue to grow the company to fulfill its mission of being Africa’s top provider of Internet and Voice. It also helps to increase corporate governance & diversity, improve corporate decision making & strategy at our company, and position Tizeti firmly for the digital economy,” said Kendall Ananyi, Chief Executive Officer of Tizeti.

About Tizeti
Tizeti is a fast-growing Wireless Internet service provider in Lagos, Nigeria, delivering high-speed unlimited Wi-Fi Internet access to residential and business customers using wide-area Wi-Fi. Its services are available in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo and Rivers States. It is also expanding rapidly to other African countries, with successful launches in Accra and Tema, Ghana.

Contact: Temitope Osunrinde (press@tizeti.com)

TrueCommerce Appoints Randy Curran as CEO to Lead Company Through Next Phase of Growth

Veteran technology leader will further align the company to drive increased value for global customers

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., June 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TrueCommerce, a global provider of trading partner connectivity, integration, and unified commerce solutions, announced today that Randy Curran has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2022.

“We’re incredibly proud of the growth TrueCommerce has experienced,” said Ryan Harper, General Partner for Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) and member of the TrueCommerce Board of Directors. “We’re confident TrueCommerce will accelerate this upward trajectory under Randy’s guidance. He is a proven leader with an extensive background in leading companies into their next stages of growth and operational excellence.”

TrueCommerce’s growth is attributed to several factors. With its acquisition of DiCentral, the company doubled its headcount, increased its customer base by 40%, and expanded its presence across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. It also invested in its global platform and product development, experiencing a 24% increase in total connections to its global network year over year and a 25% increase in overall data volume on the TrueCommerce Commerce Network compared to 2020.

Mr. Curran is a long-time technology leader with decades of experience transforming and propelling high-growth, international companies to success. He most recently served as an Operating Partner for WCAS, a leading U.S. private equity firm and majority stakeholder of TrueCommerce. Prior to Welsh Carson, Mr. Curran served as CEO for OHL, Inc. (later purchased by GEODIS), the fourth-largest third-party logistics warehouse (3PL) in the U.S., where he created alignment among the management team and led the enhancement of information systems that serviced customers and employees. Mr. Curran also held CEO roles at ITC^Deltacom, Inc. (now Deltacom), ICG Communications, and Thermadyne Holdings, Inc. He graduated from DePauw University with a B.A. in Economics and has an MBA from Loyola University.

“TrueCommerce is at the forefront of the supply chain technology market, and in a global economy that necessitates reliable, seamless supply chain solutions, the growth opportunities for the company are tremendous,” said Mr. Curran. “I’m honored to join this talented team to drive home the alignment of customer success, implementation, support, and making TrueCommerce a destination employer.”

About Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe
WCAS is a leading U.S. private equity firm focused on two target industries: healthcare and technology. Since its founding in 1979, the firm’s strategy has been to partner with outstanding management teams and build value for its investors through a combination of operational improvements, growth initiatives, and strategic acquisitions. The firm has raised and managed funds totaling over $27 billion of committed capital. For more information, please visit www.wcas.com.

About TrueCommerce
TrueCommerce is the most complete way to connect your business across the supply chain, integrating everything from EDI, to inventory management, to fulfillment, to digital storefronts and marketplaces. We’ve revolutionized supply chain visibility and collaboration by helping organizations make the most of their omnichannel initiatives via business P2P connectivity, order management, collaborative replenishment, intelligent fulfillment, cross-functional analytics, and product information management.

The TrueCommerce Global Commerce Network can connect businesses to over 160,000 retailers, distributors, and logistics service providers. As a fully managed services provider, we also manage new trading partner onboarding, as well as the ongoing management of partner-specific mapping, labeling changes, and communications monitoring. That’s why thousands of companies—ranging from startups to the global Fortune 100, across various industries—rely on us.

TrueCommerce: Do business in every direction
For more information, visit https://www.truecommerce.com.

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Situation of human rights in Eritrea – Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea (A/HRC/50/20)

Human Rights Council
Fiftieth session
13 June–8 July 2022
Agenda item 4
Human rights situations that require the Council’s attention

Summary

The present report is submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 47/2, in which the Council extended the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea for one year and requested the mandate holder to present a report on the implementation of the mandate to the Council at its fiftieth session.
In the report, the Special Rapporteur describes the human rights situation in Eritrea, with a focus on developments related to the indefinite national/military service, access to justice and the rule of law, and civil and political rights and fundamental freedoms. He also outlines the impacts of the Tigray conflict on the internal human rights situation in Eritrea, addresses violations committed by Eritrean troops in Ethiopia and highlights persisting challenges in the protection of Eritrean refugees. The report concludes with recommendations to the Government of Eritrea and to the international community.

Source: UN Human Rights Council

Eritrea Participates at the 32nd Session of the Commission for Controlling the Desert Locust in the Central Region and its 36th Executive Committee Meeting

A Ministry of Agriculture delegate is participating at the 32nd Session of the Commission for Controlling Desert Locust in the Central Region (CRC) and its 36th Executive Committee Meeting which is being convened in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from 5 – 9 June 2022.

Mr. Tedros Sium, Head of the Migratory Pests Control Office at the Ministry of Agriculture presented the country’s report that focused on preventive strategies, control operations, alternative control mechanisms, coordination of government bodies with the general public and development partners.

According to a report from the Eritrean delegate, the country’s commitment and community mobilization, as well as sound desert locust management operations during 2019 – 2021 Desert locust upsurge, was highly appreciated by CRC member countries and its executive body.

The 32nd Session of the CRC is discussing several technical and administrative topics, including the Desert Locust upsurge (2019-2021) and the lessons learned to improve the countries’ response capabilities, climate change impact on locust outbreaks, new technologies for improved locust survey, control operations and, monitoring and information sharing between the concerned parties.

The Commission for Controlling the Desert Locust in the Central Region (CRC) was established in1967 under Article XIV of the Constitution of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Its core mandates are to assist member countries to manage and prevent Desert Locust infestations and to prepare for and respond to Desert Locust emergencies.

The 16 member countries and one observer country hold their Sessions and the Executive Committee meetings on biennial bases. Development partners also participate in these regular meetings.

Source: Ministry of Information Eritrea

Nationals in Mombasa celebrate Independence Day

Eritrean nationals in the port city of Mombasa celebrated the 31st anniversary of Independence Day on 4 June with patriotic zeal under the theme “Independent Choice-Backbone of Our Pride”.

The nationals that participated at the celebratory event expressed conviction to strengthen organizational capacity and unity as well participation in the national affairs.

The festive event in which a number of nationals took part featured cultural and artistic programs.

Source: Ministry of Information Eritrea

Natnael Tesfatsion wins second place

The 23 years old Eritrean Professional Cyclist, Natnael Tesfatsion, members of Italian Cycling Team Drone Hopper-Androni Giocattoli wines second place at the stage 3 of the Adriatica Ionica race that took place yesterday, 6 June in Italy.

Natnael finished the 141.3 km race in 3 hours, 25 minutes and 37 seconds.

With that result, Natnael stands second of the competition for the yellow Jersey.

Henok Mulubrhan also clinches 7th place in the same race.

Source: Ministry of Information Eritrea