Board resolutions are formal decisions or actions made by the board of directors. These resolutions serve as an official record of the decisions and actions taken during board meetings or through written consents. They play a crucial role in the governance and management of the association.
News and announcements
Posted Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - 13:46
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Posted Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - 13:41
The African IXP Association Articles of Association are a foundational set of rules and regulations that govern the internal operations and management of the association. The document defines the purpose of the association, its structure, decision-making processes, membership criteria, responsibilities of directors, and other important details.
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Posted Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 13:22
The African IXP Association (AFIX), a regional body of core Internet infrastructure operators in Africa, has successfully conducted its inaugural board election. This news was announced at the 12th African Peering & Interconnection Forum (AfPIF), the organization’s annual conference which it hosts in partnership with the Internet Society.
Please read our full press release for more details.
The election was conducted online via the Zeus Electronic Voting system with support and oversight from the European Internet Exchange Association; the Latin American and Caribbean Internet Exchange Association; and the Internet Society. Representatives from these organizations acted as election trustees and released a signed statement to certify the election results. A copy of this statement is attached below.
The newly elected members, along with their respective terms, are as follows:
- Kyle Spencer (3 years)
- Muhammed Rudman (3 years)
- Jane R Coffin (3 years)
- Jean-Francis Ahanda (2 years)
- Frank Habicht (2 years)
- Darwin Da Costa (2 years)
- Lawakilia Wilfried Drabo (1 year)
- Edrich de Lange (1 year)
- Caglar Dabanoglu (1 year)
Note that staggered terms were allocated based on the number of votes each candidate received as required by our Articles of Association for the inaugural election.
The new board extends its sincere gratitude to all candidates who participated in the election process. We would also like to thank all of our members who actively participated in the voting process. Your engagement and support are crucial in shaping the future direction of the association.
Posted Thursday, July 13, 2023 - 08:35
We are excited to announce that the African IXP Association is now officially registered as a Community Benefit Company (CBC) in Rwanda. This is an important milestone that will significantly enhance our capacity to develop the regional Internet ecosystem.
Our transitional Board of Directors is composed of the following people:
- Nico Tshintiu (Chair)
- Kyle Spencer (Executive Director)
- Michuki Mwangi
- Grace Mwikarago
- Fergus McKay
- Frank Habicht
- Hasting Tjipueja
Our next objective is to elect an inaugural Board of Directors, ideally before AfPIF in August. In order to try to achieve this, we will immediately open the call for nominations and proceed according to the following timeline:
- Nominations open: Tuesday, July 11th
- Nominations close: Wednesday, July 26th
- Election opens: Monday, July 31st
- Election closes: Wednesday, August, 16th
- Results announced: Thursday, August 17th
Regarding nominations: Everyone is welcome to participate and self-nominations are allowed. A submission form has been shared on the membership mailing list. If you would like to submit a nomination and don't have access to that mailing list, please contact us.
We will provide additional information in the coming days and weeks.
Posted Tuesday, July 11, 2023 - 09:54
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