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<div align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">Sad to hear this. I have interacted with Dr. Boubakar Barry on AFTLD, AFRINIC and other
forums where he provided wisdom and often humour, sincere condolelnces to his family, will
miss him. MHSRIEP.</span></font></div>
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<div align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">Paulos</span></font></div>
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<div align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">Dr Paulos B Nyirenda</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">NIC.MW & .mw ccTLD: http://www.nic.mw</span></font></div>
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<div align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">On 18 Sep 2024 at 10:05, Seun Ojedeji wrote:</span></font></div>
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<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> Quite sad to read this. May God grant his family the grace during this</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> trying time..may his soul rest in peace</span></font></div>
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<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> Sent from my mobile</span></font></div>
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<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> On Wed, 18 Sept 2024, 10:01 am Omo Oaiya, <omo.oaiya@wacren.net></span></font></div>
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<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> Dear Community,</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> It has been a while since I messaged this list, and it is with</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> deep sorrow that I share the news of the passing of Dr. Boubakar</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> Barry, the CEO of WACREN. Boubakar was a pillar of leadership and</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> vision, whose contributions to our community and the broader</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> African research and education network have been immense. His</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> absence will be deeply felt. Please keep Dr. Barry, his family,</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> and the WACREN team in your thoughts and prayers during this</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> difficult time. Begin forwarded message:</span></font></div>
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<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> From: Venant Palanga <vpalanga@gmail.com ></span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> Subject: Reminder to God of Dr. Boubakar Barry</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> Date: 18 September 2024 at 14:18:22 WEST</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> To: WACREN Members <members@wacren.net></span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> Cc: WACREN Secretariat <secretariat@wacren.net></span></font></div>
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<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> Dear Members/Community/AfricaConnect partners,</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> </span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> With heavy grief, WACREN announces the passing of our Chief Executive</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> Officer, Dr Boubakar Barry. </span></font></div>
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<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> Dr. Barry was a visionary leader whose unwavering commitment and</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> passion guided WACREN and our community to remarkable growth and</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> success over 13 years. His leadership and dedication will be deeply</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> missed. His achievements will continue to inspire us.</span></font></div>
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<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> The Board, management and staff of WACREN are deeply saddened by this</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> unfortunate news. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Dr. Barry's</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> family and close associates during this difficult time. </span></font></div>
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<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> Details regarding funeral arrangements will be shared in due course. </span></font></div>
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<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> May his soul rest in peace.</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> Dr Venant Eyouléki T. G. Palanga</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> Chairman of the Board of Directors/Président du Conseil</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> d'Administration WACREN Lomé, TOGO</span></font></div>
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<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> Omo OAIYA</span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#7f0000" size="2"><span style=" font-size:10pt">> Chief Strategy Officer/Directeur de la Stratégie | WACREN m:</span></font></div>
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