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

[Noah]

A life well lived in service to his community. Ubuntu.

And to qoute Dr.Boubakar last post on the AFRINIC community mailing list.

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"Are you suggesting that people have to shut up because they don't have the
money to pay attorneys?

This is not the spirit of this community."
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Dr.Boubakar spirit was brave and bold.

As his soul rests in eternal life....his commitment to the African internet
community shall be missed during these challenging times.

Noah

On Wed, 18 Sept 2024, 18:01 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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