[afnog] afnog Digest, Vol 257, Issue 10

Wed Sep 10 18:48:46 UTC 2025

Looping the reply to Mr SM

On Wed, Sep 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM Amin Dayekh <admin at megamore.ng> wrote:

> 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?
>
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM <afnog-request at afnog.org> wrote:
>
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>>    1.  A comment about backup plans (sm+afrinic at elandsys.com)
>>    2. Re:  AIS 2025 ? AfNOG ONLINE TUTORIALS (nancy dotse)
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>> Message: 1
>> 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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