[afnog] afnog Digest, Vol 257, Issue 10

Amin Dayekh admin at megamore.ng
Wed Sep 10 18:12:32 UTC 2025


Thank you for your email,

The claim of “contingency” was the explanation given to me by a brother
from that Region, he is a good lawyer for a bad and a failed case as the
insights and discussions were far from contingency and rather a plan to
Relocate, due to what can be interpreted as Mauritius hostility, in my
words i would put it like this.

Having served on different boards, I would like your answer to this:

1- was there any discussion at 2021-2022 to relocate afrinic to Rwanda? And
later on to Kenya?
2- there are talks about bank accounts in Kenya and another in Mauritius
whereby the members and allegedly ICANN sent support money! Is that true?
If true and valid, was there any audit to such accounts? Who had access to
the money how it was expensed and by whose authority?

I wish tgat you give straight forward answers !

There is a company also named 7 heaven or something whereby some of the
board members (old) and potential new that have been working there is this
true?



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> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:54:41 -0700
> From: sm+afrinic at elandsys.com
> To: Amin Dayekh <admin at megamore.ng>, afnog at afnog.org
> Subject: [afnog] A comment about backup plans
> Message-ID: <6.2.5.6.2.20250910071035.0910cab8 at elandnews.com>
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> Dear Amin,
>
> I came across your exchange on a community list in the southern
> african region about "contingency planning".  I went to ask Chatgpt
> about it.  The reply I got said that the term is also known as a
> backup plan.  If I understood your exchange correctly, it said that
> there was a proposal to relocate the RIR in 2020-2021.  Some time
> back, I heard someone arguing that an unknown group(s) could take
> over the RIR's services.  Would anyone view that as credible information?
>
> Let's assume someone created a back-up plan.  A plan may look good on
> paper but it could fail because of poor execution.  It is bit like
> those data back-up plans which don't work when you try to get back
> your data after a system crash.
>
> A few days ago, there was a claim:
> https://www.elandsys.com/r/19093  I ignored it as there is someone
> else who oversees such things.  Someone posted a video explaining how
> such an "attack" was done.  It is something of a classic (from a
> scientific perspective).  I would look for a technical report which
> could prove or disprove whether the claim was accurate.
>
> Regards,
> S. Moonesamy
>
>
>
>
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>
> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:08:26 +0000
> From: nancy dotse <nancy at ghana.com>
> To: Afnog <afnog at afnog.org>
> Subject: Re: [afnog] AIS 2025 ? AfNOG ONLINE TUTORIALS
> Message-ID: <90d5168c530d1fedbc05b24cbf7413c5 at ghana.com>
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> Hi All,
>
> Greetings.
>
> Slots are filling fast and we hereby remind all those interested in
> participating in the AfNOG Tutorials
>
> to please register to attend.
>
> Best regards
>
> Nancy
>
> ---
>
> > -------- Original Message --------
> >
> > SUBJECT:
> > AIS 2025 - AfNOG ONLINE TUTORIALS
> >
> > DATE:
> > 2025-09-02 16:28
> >
> > FROM:
> > nancy dotse <nancy at ghana.com>
> >
> > TO:
> > Afnog <afnog at afnog.org>
> >
> > Hello All
> >
> > We hope you are doing well.
> >
> > Please find below Online AfNOG Tutorials (English & French) to be held
> > from 23rd - 26th Sept, 2025 as a                    Pre- AIS 2025
> > Conference event.
> >
> > Interested participants should please use the Zoom links to register.
> > Participation is free.
> >
> > AIS 2025 - ONLINE TUTORIALS : 23 - 26 SEPT 2025
> >
> > *   AI & IoT (English)
> >
> > TinyML
> >
> > Author: Uli Raich
> >
> > Date: 23rd September, 2025
> > Time: 9-11am (UTC)
> >
> > Abstract
> >
> > Today there is a hype around Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is
> > fueled by ever increasing computing power and storage capabilities as
> > well as progress in the development of machine learning algorithms.
> >
> > An other focus in computer science is on the Internet of Things, where
> > micro-controllers connected to the Internet use sensors and actuators
> > control processes without human intervention.
> >
> > What about combining the two? Micro-controllers have much less computer
> > power than the huge server centers used to train AI models, they have
> > very limited storage capacity, if any, but they give access to sensors
> > whose data can be used to feed AI models.
> >
> > The lectures will explain the difference between traditional
> > programming and algorithms created by AI models, it will show how
> > neural networks can be trained and the how trained models can be
> > tested. Finally it will be shown how to convert models, created on a
> > bigger machine, such that they can be used on a micro-controller.
> >
> > Last not least we will go through a simple example using Python
> > programming with a jupyter notebook on a PC. We will
> >
> > * investigate and prepare the input data for AI use
> > * create a neural network model for these data
> > * train the model and test the result
> > * convert the model for use on an ESP32 micro-controller
> > * Write the micro-controller program using the converted model
> > * compare the results with those obtained on the PC
> >
> > AI & IoT /tinyML: 23 September - 9:00 -11:00
> > https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SQ8gkPaGSeKQgLGX6SFe1Q
> >
> > * Network Monitoring & Management (NM - English)
> >
> > Date: 24th - 25th September, 2025
> > Time: 9-11am (UTC
> >
> > Title: Network Monitoring and Management (NM-E)
> > Brief Synopsis: As was the case in previous virtual tutorials, this
> > session will attempt to share knowledge about tools that can be used
> > for network management and monitoring.
> >
> > The session will run 2 hours a day from 24-25 September, 2025 and it
> > will include presentations and hands-on where each participant will
> > have access to a virtual lab.
> >
> > Tools that we will be looking at include LibreNMS to address
> > availability and performance of our network. We will also look into
> > Smokeping (or alternative that performs the same functions) to address
> > the reliability of our network. If time permits we may talk about other
> > tools that can be used within your network for an improved network
> > service provisioning and delivery. The session requires basic knowledge
> > of Linux administration.
> >
> > Network Monitoring and Management : 24-25 September, 9:00 - 11:00
> > https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LYDEFdf3QUSSBQmE5WfMuw
> >
> > 3. Surveillance et Gestion de R?seau: 24 - 25 September,
> >
> > 9:00 - 1PM NM ? F  (FRENCH)
> >
> > OBJECTIFS R?VIS?S POUR 2 JOURS SUR 4H/J
> >
> > * Jour 1 :Comprendre les concepts de base, mettre en place la collecte
> > de donn?es (Node Exporter, SNMP) et visualiser les m?triques dans
> > Grafana.
> > * Jour 2 :Configurer des alertes simples, d?couvrir la supervision des
> > logs avec Loki, et consolider les connaissances par un TP final
> > synth?se.
> >
> > PROGRAMME 2 JOURS X 4H
> >
> > JOUR 1 : SUPERVISION DES M?TRIQUES & VISUALISATION (4H)
> >
> > Matin (9h00 - 13h00) - _Inclut une courte pause de 15 min_
> >
> > * 9h00 - 9h45 : Introduction (45 min)
> >
> > * Pourquoi superviser ? (SLA, MTTR)
> > * Pr?sentation de la stack moderne (Prometheus/Grafana vs. solutions
> > traditionnelles)
> > * D?mo live :Montrer un dashboard Grafana fini pour donner une vision
> > claire de l'objectif.
> >
> > * 9h45 - 10h45 : Collecte des M?triques (1h)
> >
> > * Th?orie (20 min) :Mod?le Pull vs. Push, pr?sentation des Exporters
> > (Node Exporter).
> > * TP 1 (40 min) :Lancer la stack Docker (docker-compose up). Configurer
> > Prometheus pour scraper le Node Exporter. V?rifier les m?triques dans
> > l'UI de Prometheus.
> >
> > * 10h45 - 11h00 : Pause
> >
> > * 11h00 - 12h15 : Visualisation avec Grafana (1h15)
> >
> > * Th?orie (15 min) :Concepts de Data Source, Dashboard, Panel.
> >
> > * TP 2 (1h) :
> >
> > * Se connecter ? Grafana.
> > * Ajouter Prometheus comme Data Source.
> > * Importerun dashboard existant (e.g., Node Exporter Full #1860).
> > * Cr?er manuellement un panel simple (e.g., utilisation CPU).
> >
> > * 12h15 - 13h00 : Supervision R?seau via SNMP (45 min)
> >
> > * Th?orie (15 min) :SNMP en acc?l?r? (OID, communaut?).
> > * TP 3 (30 min) :Configurer snmpd sur la VM et le SNMP Exporter.
> > Ajouter un job dans Prometheus. Ajouter un panel dans Grafana pour
> > afficher le trafic r?seau.
> >
> > JOUR 2 : ALERTING, LOGS & SYNTH?SE (4H)
> >
> > Matin (9h00 - 13h00) - _Inclut une courte pause de 15 min_
> >
> > * 9h00 - 10h15 : Alerting avec Prometheus & Alertmanager (1h15)
> >
> > * Th?orie (20 min) :Principe des alertes, seuils, gestion des
> > notifications (grouping, silencing).
> >
> > * TP 4 (55 min) :
> >
> > * ?crire une r?gle d'alerte simple dans Prometheus (e.g.,
> > InstanceDown).
> > * Configurer Alertmanager pour envoyer une notification dans un canal
> > Slack de test(ou par email).
> > * Simuler une panne(?teindre le Node Exporter) et voir l'alerte se
> > d?clencher.
> >
> > * 10h15 - 10h30 : Pause
> >
> > * 10h30 - 11h30 : Centralisation des Logs avec Loki (1h)
> >
> > * Th?orie (15 min) :Diff?rence m?triques/logs. Pourquoi Loki ? (l?ger,
> > index par labels).
> >
> > * TP 5 (45 min) :
> >
> > * Ajouter Loki comme Data Source dans Grafana.
> > * Utiliser l'interface "Explore" pour interroger les logs syst?me
> > ({job="system-logs"}).
> > * Cr?er un panel affichant les erreurs dans un dashboard.
> >
> > * 11h30 - 12h45 : TP Final Synth?se - "Supervision d'un Service" (1h15)
> >
> > * Consigne :Superviser le service Apache d?j? pr?sent dans le lab.
> >
> > * T?ches :
> >
> > * V?rifier que les m?triques Apache sont collect?es par Prometheus.
> > * Ajouter un panel dans un dashboard pour afficher le taux de requ?tes.
> > * Cr?er une alerte si le service est down.
> > * (Si le temps le permet) Ajouter les logs Apache ? Loki.
> >
> > * Format :Exercice guid? par le formateur.
> >
> > * 12h45 - 13h00 : Conclusion, Retour d'Exp?rience & Ressources (15 min)
> >
> > * Recap des concepts cl?s.
> > * Pr?sentation des ressources (documentations, blogs).
> > * Questions/r?ponses.
> >
> > Surveillance et Gestion de R?seau: 24-25 September, 9:00 - 1PM
> > https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dT2yRlr5TDK-wifU8crcRg
> >
> > 4. AFCLOUD TRACK ? (FRENCH)
> >
> > Dur?e: 4 heures
> >
> > Date: 25 Septembre
> >
> > Transformez votre Datacenter et vos serveurs en un Cloud Priv?
> > IA-Ready, Souverain et S?curis? avec des solutions Open Source.
> >
> > Synopsis
> >
> > Dans un monde o? la souverainet? num?rique et la ma?trise des donn?es
> > sont devenues strat?giques, AfCloud vous propose une master class
> > unique pour transformer votre datacenter en un Cloud priv? IA-ready,
> > enti?rement bas? sur des technologies Open Source et con?u pour allier
> > performance, s?curit? et agilit?.
> >
> > Vous d?couvrirez comment :
> >
> > - B?tir une infrastructure souveraine en tirant parti de solutions open
> > source ?prouv?es (OpenNebula, Kubernetes, Red Hat?).
> >
> > - Automatiser vos d?ploiements avec une approche Infrastructure as Code
> > pour acc?l?rer la mise en service et r?duire les erreurs humaines.
> >
> > - Int?grer DevSecOps d?s la conception, pour une s?curit? continue et
> > un d?ploiement fiable des applications.
> >
> > - Mettre en ?uvre une cybers?curit? Zero Trust, garantissant un
> > contr?le strict des acc?s et une protection maximale contre les menaces
> > internes et externes.
> >
> > - Superviser et maintenir votre cloud avec des outils open source de
> > monitoring et d'alerting pour une visibilit? compl?te et en temps r?el.
> >
> > - Pr?parer l'accueil de vos projets d'IA souveraine, dans un
> > environnement s?curis? et totalement ma?tris?.
> >
> > Cette session combinera strat?gie, retours d'exp?rience et
> > d?monstrations pratiques, afin de vous fournir toutes les cl?s pour :
> >
> > - Moderniser votre infrastructure
> >
> > - R?duire vos co?ts et d?pendances aux hyperscalers
> >
> > - S?curiser et automatiser vos op?rations
> >
> > - Ouvrir la voie ? l'IA souveraine dans votre entreprise
> >
> > AFCLOUD: 25 september, 9:00 - 1PM
> > https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_W7Fs-QygSROBAo8OHSxxAQ
> >
> > * CERT
> >
> > Date: 26th September, 2025
> > Time:
> >
> > Session Title: Unlocking the Power of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI):
> > Strategies, Tools, and Real-World Impact
> >
> > Agenda:
> >
> > * Welcome & Introduction to Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
> >
> > Gain foundational insights into the role of CTI in modern
> > cybersecurity. This segment covers key elements, including threat
> > actors, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and why contextual
> > intelligence can aid investigations.
> >
> > * Practical Applications of CTI Tools
> >
> > Explore real-world examples of how CTI tools are used to manage and
> > visualize dark web intelligence.
> >
> > * Complimentary Threat Assessment
> >
> > Learn how CTI not only aids an investigation but also safeguards
> > investigators from digital exposure. We will offer together with
> > Resecurity a complimentary dark web threat assessment to all
> > participating organizations. Instructions for requesting this service
> > will be shared during the session.
> >
> > * Interactive Q&A and Experience Sharing
> >
> > Engage with peers and experts in an open discussion to share
> > challenges, ask questions, and provide feedback on implementing CTI
> > workflows within your investigations.
> >
> > ****(REGISTRATION LINK TO BE PROVIDED SHORTLY)
> >
> > After registering, you will receive  confirmation email containing
> > information about joining the webinar.
> >
> > Best regards
> >
> > Nancy Dotse
> >
> > AIS'25 - AfNOG
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