[afnog] [afren] Sad News: Passing of WACREN CEO, Dr. Boubakar Barry

[Sami Ait Ali Oulahcen]

My condolences to his family and to the WACREN community.

May he rest in peace.

Sami

> ‫في 19‏/09‏/2024، الساعة 14:07، كتب/كتبت ‏⁨Adiel Akplogan⁩ ‏<⁨adiel at akplogan.com⁩>:‬
> 
> What a terrible news! I still couldn’t digest it properly. We have lost a soldier! Boubakar was a fighter and a firm believer of the ideals and principles that brought many of us into this space. Praying for his family  and beloved ones! May god give them the strength needed to go through this grief as peacefully as possible! 
> 
> Rest in Power Dr. Boubakar! Your work will continue to be a strong testimony of your life!
> 
> - a.
> 
>> On Sep 18, 2024, at 15:01, Omo Oaiya <Omo.Oaiya at wacren.net> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Dear Community,
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> Please keep Dr. Barry, his family, and the WACREN team in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
>> 
>>> Begin forwarded message:
>>> 
>>> From: Venant Palanga <vpalanga at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Reminder to God of Dr. Boubakar Barry
>>> Date: 18 September 2024 at 14:18:22 WEST
>>> To: WACREN Members <members at wacren.net>
>>> Cc: WACREN Secretariat <secretariat at wacren.net>
>>> 
>>> Dear Members/Community/AfricaConnect partners,
>>> 
>>> With heavy grief, WACREN announces the passing of our Chief Executive Officer, Dr Boubakar Barry. 
>>> 
>>> 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.
>>> 
>>> 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. 
>>> 
>>> Details regarding funeral arrangements will be shared in due course. 
>>> 
>>> May his soul rest in peace.
>>> 
>>> Dr Venant Eyouléki T. G. Palanga
>>> Chairman of the Board of Directors/Président du Conseil d'Administration WACREN
>>> Lomé, TOGO
>> 
>> 
>> Omo OAIYA
>> Chief Strategy Officer/Directeur de la Stratégie | ‏⁨WACREN⁩ ‏<⁨http://www.wacren.net/⁩>
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