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

[Dorcas Muthoni]

My deepest condolences to his family and the WACREN community.

On Thu, Sep 19, 2024 at 6:21 PM Sami Ait Ali Oulahcen <sami at marwan.ma>
wrote:

> 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/>
> m: +234 808 888 1571 , +233 536 269 987
>
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With my very warm regards,
Dr. Dorcas Muthoni
*Founder, **AfCHIX*
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