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Re: [ISOC_KE] [kictanet] What is the Kenyan position on global Internet governance?
by Ali Hussein 02 May '14

02 May '14

Mwendwa I agree with you. I think we should go ahead and lead from the front on this. I think (me included) we as a society have dropped the ball on this. We are too busy castigating the government to give us a position. They won't. If WCIT12 is anything to go by we need to force the hand of the powers that be...this means leading from the front. Ali Hussein +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein Sent from my iPad > On Apr 30, 2014, at 9:37 AM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > Walu, you have forgotten Internet Society. Should we pull up our socks > in being more visible? :) ISOC is the formost organisation that is > responsible for Internet policy and standards development (Read IETF), > and advocacy and reach of Internet to all corners of the globe > especially the global south. ISOC Kenya has more members than some of > the mentioned institutions. Furthermore, ISOC Kenya together with > Kictanet and other partners is the convenor of the Kenya Internet > Governance forum. > > For those who went to Brazil, I would be keen to know how the Kenyan > Government was represented. I saw some government ministers from > several African counties give opening remarks. > > What do you mean by "the owner of the Internet is ICANN?" As I > understand, the Internet is made up of Interconnected networks, with > hosts and unique identifiers. The unique identifiers do not constitute > the Internet on their own. > > Best > > -- > ______________________ > Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya > twitter.com/lordmwesh > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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Fwd: [New post] Why is ICANN awarding .africa to African Union when it promotes censorship?
by Charles Oloo 30 Apr '14

30 Apr '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: DomainNewsAfrica <donotreply(a)wordpress.com> Date: Wed, Apr 30, 2014 at 12:34 PM Subject: [New post] Why is ICANN awarding .africa to African Union when it promotes censorship? To: oloo6382(a)gmail.com Evans Taylor posted: "Sourced from Internet Law Center Cyber Report ilccyberreport According to a report in All Africa, the African Union barred African internet entrepreneur Sophia Bekele, founder of the DotConnectAfrica Trust (DCA), from speaking at the ITU’s “Girls in IC" New post on *DomainNewsAfrica* <http://domainnewsafrica.com/?author=88894> Why is ICANN awarding .africa to African Union when it promotes censorship?<http://domainnewsafrica.com/why-is-icann-awarding-dotafrica-to-african-unio…> by Evans Taylor <http://domainnewsafrica.com/?author=88894> Sourced from Internet Law Center Cyber Report ilccyberreport According to a report in All Africa, the African Union barred African internet entrepreneur Sophia Bekele, founder of the DotConnectAfrica Trust (DCA), from speaking at the ITU’s “Girls in ICT” day event held at the AU headquarters. The reason? Bekele’s DCA has also applied for the .africa gTLD and is […] Read more of this post<http://domainnewsafrica.com/why-is-icann-awarding-dotafrica-to-african-unio…> *Evans Taylor <http://domainnewsafrica.com/?author=88894>* | April 30, 2014 at 11:27 am | Tags: .Africa<http://domainnewsafrica.com/?taxonomy=post_tag&term=africa>, Africa Union<http://domainnewsafrica.com/?taxonomy=post_tag&term=africa-union>, AUC <http://domainnewsafrica.com/?taxonomy=post_tag&term=auc>, ICANN<http://domainnewsafrica.com/?taxonomy=post_tag&term=icann>, itu <http://domainnewsafrica.com/?taxonomy=post_tag&term=itu>, Sophia Bekele<http://domainnewsafrica.com/?taxonomy=post_tag&term=sophia-bekele>| Categories: Featured <http://domainnewsafrica.com/?taxonomy=category&term=featured> | URL: http://wp.me/p3k3KI-12M Comment<http://domainnewsafrica.com/why-is-icann-awarding-dotafrica-to-african-unio…> See all comments<http://domainnewsafrica.com/why-is-icann-awarding-dotafrica-to-african-unio…> Unsubscribe<https://subscribe.wordpress.com/?key=020b409d6e88b349b03208f69593f7c5&email…>to no longer receive posts from DomainNewsAfrica. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions<https://subscribe.wordpress.com/?key=020b409d6e88b349b03208f69593f7c5&email…>. *Trouble clicking?* Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://domainnewsafrica.com/why-is-icann-awarding-dotafrica-to-african-unio… -- Charles Oloo Chair / President Internet Society Kenya Chapter Tel: +254-721-909757, 738-275001

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Fwd: [kictanet] What is the Kenyan position on global Internet governance?
by Mwendwa Kivuva 30 Apr '14

30 Apr '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> Date: 30 April 2014 11:43 Subject: Re: [kictanet] What is the Kenyan position on global Internet governance? To: Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> @Mwendwa, thnx for the reminder on ISOC-Kenya. Actually I had not forgotten it, I just thought it was relatively younger than some of the other organisations that have been around (e.g. Computer Society of Kenya-1992? vs ISOC-2013?). But then again, you could be right, being too old could be a liability :-) So yes, ISOC-Kenya should be considered as young and upcoming :-). Meanwhile, ICANN and its affiliates does "own" the internet, not in terms of its (Telco/Network) infrastructure, but in terms of its governance/policy structures. The thrust of the argument is that if you want to impact/influence the governance of Internet, the ONLY currently available way is through ICANN ecosystem/affiliates. This does not mean it is the best situation (esp. for Governments :-), but it only acknowledges that it is the best entry point for influencing internet policy/governance. walu. -------------------------------------------- On Wed, 4/30/14, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Subject: Re: [kictanet] What is the Kenyan position on global Internet governance? To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 9:37 AM Walu, you have forgotten Internet Society. Should we pull up our socks in being more visible? :) ISOC is the formost organisation that is responsible for Internet policy and standards development (Read IETF), and advocacy and reach of Internet to all corners of the globe especially the global south. ISOC Kenya has more members than some of the mentioned institutions. Furthermore, ISOC Kenya together with Kictanet and other partners is the convenor of the Kenya Internet Governance forum. For those who went to Brazil, I would be keen to know how the Kenyan Government was represented. I saw some government ministers from several African counties give opening remarks. What do you mean by "the owner of the Internet is ICANN?" As I understand, the Internet is made up of Interconnected networks, with hosts and unique identifiers. The unique identifiers do not constitute the Internet on their own. Best -- ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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Fwd: ICANN Newsletter -- 25 April 2014
by Charles Oloo 29 Apr '14

29 Apr '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ICANN Newsletter <communications(a)icann.org> Date: Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 7:15 PM Subject: ICANN Newsletter -- 25 April 2014 To: oloo6382(a)gmail.com [image: ICANN] <http://www.icann.org/> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers *http://www.icann.org/ <http://www.icann.org/>* *Week ending 25 April 2014* ------------------------------ Announcements This Week *Webinar: Briefing About the Upcoming Review of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) <http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-23apr14-en.htm>* You are invited to a webinar regarding the upcoming Review of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO). This briefing will provide the GNSO community with information about the GNSO review process, collect feedback from the community and answer questions concerning this process. 23 April 2014 *Update on Root Zone LGR Generation Panel Formation <http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-23apr14-en.htm>* ICANN is pleased to announce significant progress in the formation of Generation Panels for Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR). 23 April 2014 *Request for Proposal for Review of Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) <http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-22apr14-en.htm>* The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") is seeking a provider to conduct an independent review of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO), as mandated by ICANN's Bylaws. 22 April 2014 *Nomination Period Opens for ICANN Multistakeholder Ethos Award <http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-21apr14-en.htm>* ICANN is pleased to announce the opening of the nomination period for ICANN's new Multistakeholder Ethos Award Program. This award program seeks to recognize long-standing community members who have served in leadership roles in multiple ICANN working groups or committees and demonstrated collaboration with different supporting organizations and/or advisory committees. 21 April 2014 ------------------------------ Upcoming Events *22-26 June 2014: 50th International Public ICANN Meeting – London <http://london50.icann.org/>* About ICANN *ICANN Bylaws <http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm>* Our bylaws are very important to us. They capture our mission of security, stability and accessibility, and compel the organization to be open and transparent. Learn more at *www.ICANN.org <http://www.icann.org/>*. *Strategic Plan, 2012 - 2015 <http://www.icann.org/en/planning/>* *Adopted FY14 Operating Plan and Budget <http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm>* This message was sent to oloo6382(a)gmail.com from: ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Email Marketing by [image: iContact - Try It Free!]<http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=23847053&l=6333&s=2TA1&m=93…> -- Charles Oloo Chair / President Internet Society Kenya Chapter Tel: +254-721-909757, 738-275001

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Fwd: [Chapter-delegates] BLOG POST: NETmundial: Variations on a theme--multistakeholder consensus building in action
by Charles Oloo 29 Apr '14

29 Apr '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Wende Cover <cover(a)isoc.org> Date: Tue, Apr 29, 2014 at 12:05 AM Subject: [Chapter-delegates] BLOG POST: NETmundial: Variations on a theme--multistakeholder consensus building in action To: "chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org" <chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org> All – here’s a new blog post from Kathy Brown with reflections on NETmundial. http://www.internetsociety.org/blog/institutional/2014/04/netmundial-variat… NETmundial: Variations on a theme--multistakeholder consensus building in action By Kathy Brown, President and CEO, Internet Society The NETmundial conference ended on a high note late Thursday night with the reading of the NETmundial Multistakeholder Statement ( http://netmundial.br/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/NETmundial-Multistakeholder…) The conference was not without contention on a number of issues but the spirit of the event was inspiring and enormously promising. There was a serious and significant effort to find common ground among a diverse group of stakeholders--governments, civil society, public sector Internet companies, technical folks, and academics. The document was carefully created through a homegrown process and reflects, perhaps imperfectly, but nevertheless powerfully, the concerns and aspirations of the participants. The process was unique in many ways--a draft document was prepared ahead of time based on thousands of comments from more than 180 distinct commentators. The conference involved a two-day discussion of the document’s contents at an open microphone. Representatives from all participant groups, including governments, lined up at microphones to comment on specific parts of the draft document. With participants watching, an editing team worked to incorporate the comments. An executive committee managed the process and a high level committee composed of members of the various stakeholder groups were called upon to give a first review of the text. And, in the final plenary session, stakeholders who disagreed with the outcome were given an opportunity to air their concerns publicly. NETmundial highlighted a multistakeholder approach that caused parties to work with each other in a way that was novel to all parties, while combining elements of IETF meetings, U.N. meetings, and even the usual Internet conference with panels of “experts” giving presentations. The NETmundial model was created by the organizers in a way that reflected their own sensibilities around a central commitment to inclusion AND a strong intention to produce a tangible outcome. The time was short and the work was important. What seemed to provide the momentum toward success was an extraordinary spirit of cooperation and mutual respect. Given the challenges, what is rather remarkable is the level of consensus reached and the quality of the document produced. The document was described as representing "rough consensus," a non-binding outcome and it is the case that not everyone was happy with every part of the final statement. There were a number of important issues that needed to be left for another day, but the principles and "roadmap" presented provide a coherent template for further action. In the next few months, the Internet community will engage in discussions on WSIS; we look forward to the IGF in Istanbul; and we will have a number of opportunities to discuss the transition of the IANA functions. These meetings give us the opportunity to continue to practice and perfect the multistakeholder cooperation demonstrated in São Paulo to get things done. The conference was a celebration of Brazil. It highlighted a committed, smart, and very capable group of Internet savvy government officials, business professionals, and civil society activists. Developing country stakeholder groups were well represented; indeed, many participants from ISOC Chapters from around the world--including those participating in HUBS remotely--were engaged, compelling, and ready to take charge of their own destiny. I believe the conference sparked a renewed appreciation for what a multistakeholder process could produce. I imagine that its innovative approach will be studied and replicated in part and in whole throughout the world in our collective efforts to build a global, secure, trusted Internet for all the world's people. Congratulations NETmundial for showing us a way forward. _______________________________________________ As an Internet Society Chapter Officer you are automatically subscribed to this list, which is regularly synchronized with the Internet Society Chapter Portal (AMS): https://portal.isoc.org -- Charles Oloo Chair / President Internet Society Kenya Chapter Tel: +254-721-909757, 738-275001

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Fwd: [New post] .Africa Contestant blocked by AUC to speak at an ITU event in Addis Ababa
by Charles Oloo 29 Apr '14

29 Apr '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: DomainNewsAfrica <donotreply(a)wordpress.com> Date: Tue, Apr 29, 2014 at 2:09 PM Subject: [New post] .Africa Contestant blocked by AUC to speak at an ITU event in Addis Ababa To: oloo6382(a)gmail.com Evans Taylor posted: "It appears the Africa Union Commission's epic fight with the .africa contestant DotConnectAfrica is not yet over, according to a recent report: AUC blocks Sophia Bekele from ITU event over DotAfrica dispute . Sophia Bekele the DCA Executive Director had " New post on *DomainNewsAfrica* <http://domainnewsafrica.com/?author=88894> .Africa Contestant blocked by AUC to speak at an ITU event in Addis Ababa<http://domainnewsafrica.com/dotafrica-contestant-rejected-to-speak-at-au-pr…> by Evans Taylor <http://domainnewsafrica.com/?author=88894> It appears the Africa Union Commission's epic fight with the .africa contestant DotConnectAfrica is not yet over, according to a recent report: AUC blocks Sophia Bekele from ITU event over DotAfrica dispute . Sophia Bekele the DCA Executive Director had been invited to give a Key Note speech at the annual Girl's ICT day on […] Read more of this post<http://domainnewsafrica.com/dotafrica-contestant-rejected-to-speak-at-au-pr…> *Evans Taylor <http://domainnewsafrica.com/?author=88894>* | April 28, 2014 at 9:33 am | Tags: #girlsinICT<http://domainnewsafrica.com/?taxonomy=post_tag&term=girlsinict>, Africa Union<http://domainnewsafrica.com/?taxonomy=post_tag&term=africa-union>, AUC <http://domainnewsafrica.com/?taxonomy=post_tag&term=auc>, itu<http://domainnewsafrica.com/?taxonomy=post_tag&term=itu>, Sophia Bekele<http://domainnewsafrica.com/?taxonomy=post_tag&term=sophia-bekele>, UNECA <http://domainnewsafrica.com/?taxonomy=post_tag&term=uneca> | Categories: Featured<http://domainnewsafrica.com/?taxonomy=category&term=featured>| URL: http://wp.me/p3k3KI-12z Comment<http://domainnewsafrica.com/dotafrica-contestant-rejected-to-speak-at-au-pr…> See all comments<http://domainnewsafrica.com/dotafrica-contestant-rejected-to-speak-at-au-pr…> Unsubscribe<https://subscribe.wordpress.com/?key=020b409d6e88b349b03208f69593f7c5&email…>to no longer receive posts from DomainNewsAfrica. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions<https://subscribe.wordpress.com/?key=020b409d6e88b349b03208f69593f7c5&email…>. *Trouble clicking?* Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://domainnewsafrica.com/dotafrica-contestant-rejected-to-speak-at-au-pr… -- Charles

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Fwd: CORRECTIONS: Nominations Sought for 2014 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award are extended to 16 May 2014.
by Charles Oloo 29 Apr '14

29 Apr '14

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: IETF Administrative Director <iad(a)ietf.org> Date: Tue, Apr 29, 2014 at 12:58 PM Subject: CORRECTIONS: Nominations Sought for 2014 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award are extended to 16 May 2014. To: IETF Announcement List <ietf-announce(a)ietf.org> The Internet Society is soliciting nominations of qualified candidates for the 2014 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award by 16 May. This annual award is presented to an individual or organization that has made outstanding contributions in service to the data communications community. The award, which includes a presentation crystal and a USD 20,000 prize, is scheduled to be presented during the 90th Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) meeting in Toronto, ON, Canada, 20 -25 July 2014. Extension Deadline for nominations is 16 May 2014. More About the Award The Jonathan B. Postel Service Award was established by the Internet Society to honor a person who has made outstanding contributions in service to the data communications community. The award is focused on sustained and substantial technical contributions, service to the community, and leadership. With respect to leadership, the award committee places particular emphasis on candidates who have supported and enabled others in addition to their own specific actions. The award is named for Dr. Jonathan B. Postel to recognize and commemorate the extraordinary stewardship exercised by Jon over the course of a thirty year career in networking. He served as the editor of the RFC series of notes from its inception in 1969 until 1998. He also served as the ARPANET “numbers Czar” and Internet Assigned Numbers Authority over the same period of time. He was a founding member of the Internet Architecture (nee Activities) Board and the first individual member of the Internet Society, which he also served as a Trustee. Find out more •Jon Postel’s life an contributions https://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/grants-and-awards/awards/postel-… •Award nomination procedures and online submission forms https://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/grants-and-awards/awards/postel-… For any questions please contact postel(a)isoc.org Best Regards, Internet Society Team Charles

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Members monthly meetings - Internet Society Kenya Chapter
by Mwendwa Kivuva 28 Apr '14

28 Apr '14

Greetings Dear members, The second Saturday of the month has been chosen as a members meeting day throughout the year unless communicated otherwise before the meeting.. Meeting dates: Second Saturday of the Month Meeting Time: 11:00am - 12.00pm Agenda: To be circulated before the meeting. Venue: iHub 4th Floor, Bishop Magua Center, Ngong Road, Nairobi However, the next meeting will be on 10th May 2014 Time: 1200 to 1300. Venue: iHub 4th Floor, Bishop Magua Center, Ngong Road, Nairobi. Members are encouraged to participate in this meetings. We currently don't have facilities for remote participation. Those who cannot attend can send agenda items and suggestions on the list before the meeting date. Members are also encouraged to confirm attendance before the meeting to help the secretariat with logistics. Yours Sincerely, ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya Secretary

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?2014 African Internet Policy and Media Law Roundup
by Ephraim Percy Kenyanito 26 Apr '14

26 Apr '14

I noticed that on the mailing list it breaks the text so please find the link here: http://cgcsblog.asc.upenn.edu/2014/04/25/african-internet-policy-and-media-… Ephraim. > On 26 Apr 2014, at 6:02 PM, isoc-request(a)lists.my.co.ke wrote: > > Send isoc mailing list submissions to > isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > isoc-request(a)lists.my.co.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > isoc-owner(a)lists.my.co.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of isoc digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. ?2014 African Internet Policy and Media Law Roundup > (Ephraim Percy Kenyanito) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2014 17:41:10 +0300 > From: Ephraim Percy Kenyanito <ekenyanito(a)gmail.com> > To: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke, isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke, > africann(a)afrinic.net > Subject: [ISOC_KE] ?2014 African Internet Policy and Media Law Roundup > Message-ID: > <CAHwnKeE3ypLCUyavObN8UwaW-tC3fHg=Fo=-PuRTChjGeGd77g(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > FYI > > -- > > Best Regards, > > *Ephraim Percy Kenyanito* > > *Website:*http://about.me/ekenyanito > > *Twitter:* https://twitter.com/ekenyanito > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: The Center for Global Communication Studies (CGCS) < > CGCSAssistant(a)asc.upenn.edu> > Date: 26 April 2014 15:01 > Subject: The Center for Global Communication Studies (CGCS) > To: ekenyanito(a)gmail.com > > > The Center for Global Communication Studies > (CGCS)<http://cgcsblog.asc.upenn.edu> [image: > Link to The Center for Global Communication Studies (CGCS)] > <http://cgcsblog.asc.upenn.edu> > ------------------------------ > > <http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CGCSMediaWire/~3/ZjUW_pfyWbw/?utm_source=fee…> > ??<http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CGCSMediaWire/~3/ZjUW_pfyWbw/?utm_source=fee…> > African Internet Policy and Media Law > Roundup<http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CGCSMediaWire/~3/ZjUW_pfyWbw/?utm_source=fee…> > > Posted: 25 Apr 2014 03:27 PM PDT > > *Welcome to the first African Internet Policy and Media Law Roundup > compiled by Ephraim Percy Kenyanito > <http://cgcsblog.asc.upenn.edu/2014/04/18/spotlight-on-african-contributions…>. > This > edition of the roundup explores notable events affecting, or affected by, > African internet policies from January through April 2014.* > > *JANUARY* > > *Zambia:* On January 1, 2014, Miles Sampa, Zambia?s Junior Minister of > Commerce, Trade, and Industry, declared > war<http://zambiareports.com/2014/01/01/miles-sampa-declares-war-with-zambian-w…> > on > the Zambian Watchdog <https://www.zambianwatchdog.com/>, an independent > media website which published photos that point to Sampa?s alleged > extramarital affair. The Minister then decided to offer $2000 > USD<http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2014/01/06/minister-offers-2000-rewa…> > to > anyone who could reveal the identity of the people behind the website. > > *Somalia:* The extremist Somali militia Al-Shabab issued an > ultimatum<http://allafrica.com/stories/201401090117.html>to Somalia?s > internet service providers on January 8, 2014. On January 11, > 2014, the Somali Minister of Interior and National Security downplayed the > threats <http://mad.ly/d71464> and urged the upholding of the right to free > expression enshrined in the country?s constitution. > > *Somalia:* On January 12, 2014, telcos operating in Al-Shabab controlled > areas caved in to pressure <http://allafrica.com/stories/201401241187.html>from > Al-Shabab <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Shabaab_(militant_group)>, an > extremist militia group, and shut down internet > access<http://www.itnewsafrica.com/2014/01/telecom-operators-comply-with-al-shabaa…>. > It is speculated<http://www.itnewsafrica.com/2014/01/telecom-operators-comply-with-al-shabaa…> > that > Al-Shabab was pressuring the telcos to shut down the internet in order to > prevent the government from tracking down to extremist group. > > *Sudan:* On January 14, 2014, Tech President, released a > report<http://techpresident.com/news/wegov/24667/sudan-civil-society-struggles-tec…>which > showed that US Sanctions against Sudan are preventing Sudanese > citizens, including civil society organizations, from protecting themselves > against international and national cyber threats. > > *Zambia:* On January 17, 2014, operators of the independent news site > theZambian Watchdog<http://www.zambianwatchdog.com/>came under policy > scrutiny after an online journalist on the site published > a draft of the new Zambian constitution that politicians had drafted > butdid not want releasedto the general > public<http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2014/01/17/zambian-police-go-after-w…> > . > > *Morocco:* On January 19, 2014, it was made > public<http://7iber.org/2014/01/code-numerique-puts-the-wind-up-the-moroccan-onlin…>that > the Moroccan government was contemplating the enactment of theCode > Num?rique<https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2013/12/will-morocco-regulate-internet-interv…>, > a new law that would allow Moroccan authorities to block websites deemed a > threat ?public order, national security, necessities of public service, or > public policy.? The new law would also punish online statements considered > to be in violation of those rules. Online freedoms activists responded by > developing a crowdsourced > document<https://docs.google.com/document/d/13XBnZ546vkO4aNA-cktklqC8nFLVno0pR6c6-fA…>that > provided suggestions on some of the repressive sections of the law. > > *Kenya:* On January 21, 2014, Kenyan bloggers > warned<http://techpresident.com/news/wegov/24688/kenya-bloggers-media-bill-vulnera…>of > the negative impacts and potential chilling effect of new media laws > in > Kenya. According to bloggers, the new laws left them open to prosecution > due to some of its vague provisions. More information on these laws can be > found here<http://thediaryofaglobalcitizen.wordpress.com/2014/03/04/lets-get-real-abou…> > . > > *Egypt:* On January 31, 2014, the Egyptian Ministry of Interior submitted a > new law which criminalises the use of online > platforms<https://globalvoicesonline.org/2014/01/31/egypts-anti-terrorism-law-to-targ…>in > the name of curbing terrorism. Such platforms that instigate terrorism > could potentially be censored. > FEBRUARY > > *Uganda:* On February 6, 2014, Ugandan lawmakers enacted the Anti > Pornography Act > 2014<http://www.scribd.com/doc/207712031/Anti-Pornography-Act-2014>.Under, > Section 17 (1) of the act, internet service providers (ISPs) whose systems > are used to upload or download pornography can be imprisoned for five years > and fined up to $4,000 USD. The law further requires all ISPs to install > software<http://opennetafrica.org/poorly-drafted-ugandan-internet-act-seeks-to-ban-p…>that > implements Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), a form of filtering software > that can identify who has been accessing what on the internet. > > *Ethiopia:* On February 12, 2014, University of Toronto?s Citizen Lab > revealed that that Ethiopian government was using Hacking Team?s RCS > spyware<https://citizenlab.org/2014/02/hacking-team-targeting-ethiopian-journalists/>to > surveil Ethiopian journalists abroad working at Ethiopian Satellite > Television Service, a US-based news outlet that is frequently critical of > the Ethiopian government. > > *Sudan:* On February 17, 2014, Sudan Change Now, on its Facebook page, > called > <https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=675279215849333&set=a.2057429528029…>for > the civil society community in Sudan to hold a peaceful sit-in on February > 18, 2014, in front of the government-run Human Rights Commission (HRC), to > demand the immediate release of Tajeldin > Arja<http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2014/02/17/sudan-blogger-remains-in-…>. > Tajeldin Arja is a Sudanese blogger and activist who has been in detention > since his arrest on December 24, 2013 at a joint press conference of the > Sudanese and Chadian presidents in Khartoum, Sudan?s capital. Arja > criticized the Sudanese and Chadian presidents for their alleged complicity > in Darfur crimes. > > *Egypt:* On February 18, 2014, an Egyptian youth group launch an ?internet > revolution?<http://english.alarabiya.net/en/business/telecoms/2014/02/18/-Down-with-slo…>to > protest what they consider a slow and overpriced internet service. > *MARCH* > > *Zambia:* On March 12, 2014, the son of Michael Sata, Zambia?s President, > allegedly beat up and > threatened<http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2014/03/13/zambia-presidents-son-war…>a > journalist affiliated with the controversial investigative news > website > the Zambia Watchdog <https://www.zambianwatchdog.com/>. > > *South Africa:* On March 16, 2014, the South African communications > regulator ICASA raised the idea of introducing ?net neutrality? > regulations<http://www.techcentral.co.za/icasa-moots-net-neutrality-probe/46968/>that > would stop operators from discriminating against traffic carried > across their networks. > > *Gambia:* On March 21, 2014, Gambia was without internet > access<http://sidisanneh.blogspot.com/2014/03/gambia-without-internet-service-for-…> > for > 48 hours. Economist Sidi Sanneh, who served as the country?s foreign > minister in the mid-2000s, said the blackout resulted from government > efforts to block chat and call apps including Viber and other VoIP > internet-based messaging and phone services. Gambia?s Ministry of > Information Technology > denied<http://standard.gm/site/news/3011-Government-has-not-blocked-Viber.html>blocking > access to Viber, blaming the problem instead on poor network > connectivity. > > *Ethiopia:* On March 25, 2014, Human Rights Watch released ?They Know > Everything We Do: Telecom and Internet Surveillance in > Ethiopia<http://www.hrw.org/node/123977> > ,? a 137-page report detailing government acquisition of surveillance tools > from foreign companies, cooperation with mobile service providers, and > sufficient testimony from journalists, activists, and others who have been > targeted by surveillance practices. > APRIL > > *Mozambique:* On April 3, 2014, that Mozambican lawmakers began considering > a new law<http://globalvoicesonline.org/2014/04/03/mozambique-wants-to-criminalize-in…>that > would criminalize text messages, emails, and other online > communications deemed ?insulting? or ?threatening to the security of the > state.? > > On April 3rd, Mozambique also joined The Alliance for Affordable > Internet<http://a4ai.org/> (AA4I), > a global coalition working to make broadband affordable. Mozambique is the > first Southern African Development Community (SADC) country and the third > developing country (including Nigeria and Ghana) to > join<http://allafrica.com/stories/201404030687.html> A4AI. > A4AI?s coalition is made up of more than 50 private sector, public sector, > and civil society organizations, working to reach the UN Broadband > Commission Broadband target of entry-level broadband services priced at > less than 5% of average monthly income. > > *Zambia:* On April 6, 2014, Zambian Information Permanent Secretary Bert > Musahala disclosed<http://www.postzambia.com/post-read_article.php?articleId=47323>that > the media policy the government is currently drafting will address > internet abuse and cybercrime. To the > disappointment<http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2014/04/08/zambia-will-draft-interne…>of > some activists, the law is also intended to deal with prevention of > gossip within online discussion platforms. > > *Nigeria:* On April 10, 2014, an engineer who tweets as > @ciaxon<https://twitter.com/ciaxon>allegedly disappeared after > tweeting<http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2014/04/10/freeciaxon-nigerian-netiz…>about > an attempt by members of the Boko Haram terrorist group to escape a > state detention facility. > > *Ethiopia:* On April 25, 2014, Ethiopian government officials are reported > to have arrested <http://inagist.com/all/459792326844751872/> at least six > bloggers and one journalist. The bloggers and journalists are part of a > movement known as > Zone9<http://ecadforum.com/News/bloggers-and-activists-are-arrested-in-ethiopia/>which, > though inactive for the past seven months, has been operating since > 2012. Members of the movement had been writing critical articles about the > regime and managed to conduct online campaigns,which raised public > awareness about the repression in the country. The bloggers and journalist > recently resumed their online activism on April 23, 2014. > > > > Featured Photo Credit:[image: > Attribution]<https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/>Some > rights reserved <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/> by > Abri_Beluga <https://www.flickr.com/photos/beluga/> > > <http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CGCSMediaWire?a=ZjUW_pfyWbw:LHwMgM1kSnw:yIl…> > <http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CGCSMediaWire?a=ZjUW_pfyWbw:LHwMgM1kSnw:qj6…> > <http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CGCSMediaWire?a=ZjUW_pfyWbw:LHwMgM1kSnw:63t…> > You are subscribed to email updates from The Center for Global > Communication Studies (CGCS) <http://cgcsblog.asc.upenn.edu> > To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe > now<http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailunsubscribe?k=p51Mo2ucf5pbbBX3h75wa_y…> > . Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL > USA 60610 >

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2014 African Internet Policy and Media Law Roundup
by Ephraim Percy Kenyanito 26 Apr '14

26 Apr '14

FYI -- Best Regards, *Ephraim Percy Kenyanito* *Website:*http://about.me/ekenyanito *Twitter:* https://twitter.com/ekenyanito ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: The Center for Global Communication Studies (CGCS) < CGCSAssistant(a)asc.upenn.edu> Date: 26 April 2014 15:01 Subject: The Center for Global Communication Studies (CGCS) To: ekenyanito(a)gmail.com The Center for Global Communication Studies (CGCS)<http://cgcsblog.asc.upenn.edu> [image: Link to The Center for Global Communication Studies (CGCS)] <http://cgcsblog.asc.upenn.edu> ------------------------------ <http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CGCSMediaWire/~3/ZjUW_pfyWbw/?utm_source=fee…> <http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CGCSMediaWire/~3/ZjUW_pfyWbw/?utm_source=fee…> African Internet Policy and Media Law Roundup<http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CGCSMediaWire/~3/ZjUW_pfyWbw/?utm_source=fee…> Posted: 25 Apr 2014 03:27 PM PDT *Welcome to the first African Internet Policy and Media Law Roundup compiled by Ephraim Percy Kenyanito <http://cgcsblog.asc.upenn.edu/2014/04/18/spotlight-on-african-contributions…>. This edition of the roundup explores notable events affecting, or affected by, African internet policies from January through April 2014.* *JANUARY* *Zambia:* On January 1, 2014, Miles Sampa, Zambia’s Junior Minister of Commerce, Trade, and Industry, declared war<http://zambiareports.com/2014/01/01/miles-sampa-declares-war-with-zambian-w…> on the Zambian Watchdog <https://www.zambianwatchdog.com/>, an independent media website which published photos that point to Sampa’s alleged extramarital affair. The Minister then decided to offer $2000 USD<http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2014/01/06/minister-offers-2000-rewa…> to anyone who could reveal the identity of the people behind the website. *Somalia:* The extremist Somali militia Al-Shabab issued an ultimatum<http://allafrica.com/stories/201401090117.html>to Somalia’s internet service providers on January 8, 2014. On January 11, 2014, the Somali Minister of Interior and National Security downplayed the threats <http://mad.ly/d71464> and urged the upholding of the right to free expression enshrined in the country’s constitution. *Somalia:* On January 12, 2014, telcos operating in Al-Shabab controlled areas caved in to pressure <http://allafrica.com/stories/201401241187.html>from Al-Shabab <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Shabaab_(militant_group)>, an extremist militia group, and shut down internet access<http://www.itnewsafrica.com/2014/01/telecom-operators-comply-with-al-shabaa…>. It is speculated<http://www.itnewsafrica.com/2014/01/telecom-operators-comply-with-al-shabaa…> that Al-Shabab was pressuring the telcos to shut down the internet in order to prevent the government from tracking down to extremist group. *Sudan:* On January 14, 2014, Tech President, released a report<http://techpresident.com/news/wegov/24667/sudan-civil-society-struggles-tec…>which showed that US Sanctions against Sudan are preventing Sudanese citizens, including civil society organizations, from protecting themselves against international and national cyber threats. *Zambia:* On January 17, 2014, operators of the independent news site theZambian Watchdog<http://www.zambianwatchdog.com/>came under policy scrutiny after an online journalist on the site published a draft of the new Zambian constitution that politicians had drafted butdid not want releasedto the general public<http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2014/01/17/zambian-police-go-after-w…> . *Morocco:* On January 19, 2014, it was made public<http://7iber.org/2014/01/code-numerique-puts-the-wind-up-the-moroccan-onlin…>that the Moroccan government was contemplating the enactment of theCode Numérique<https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2013/12/will-morocco-regulate-internet-interv…>, a new law that would allow Moroccan authorities to block websites deemed a threat “public order, national security, necessities of public service, or public policy.” The new law would also punish online statements considered to be in violation of those rules. Online freedoms activists responded by developing a crowdsourced document<https://docs.google.com/document/d/13XBnZ546vkO4aNA-cktklqC8nFLVno0pR6c6-fA…>that provided suggestions on some of the repressive sections of the law. *Kenya:* On January 21, 2014, Kenyan bloggers warned<http://techpresident.com/news/wegov/24688/kenya-bloggers-media-bill-vulnera…>of the negative impacts and potential chilling effect of new media laws in Kenya. According to bloggers, the new laws left them open to prosecution due to some of its vague provisions. More information on these laws can be found here<http://thediaryofaglobalcitizen.wordpress.com/2014/03/04/lets-get-real-abou…> . *Egypt:* On January 31, 2014, the Egyptian Ministry of Interior submitted a new law which criminalises the use of online platforms<https://globalvoicesonline.org/2014/01/31/egypts-anti-terrorism-law-to-targ…>in the name of curbing terrorism. Such platforms that instigate terrorism could potentially be censored. FEBRUARY *Uganda:* On February 6, 2014, Ugandan lawmakers enacted the Anti Pornography Act 2014<http://www.scribd.com/doc/207712031/Anti-Pornography-Act-2014>.Under, Section 17 (1) of the act, internet service providers (ISPs) whose systems are used to upload or download pornography can be imprisoned for five years and fined up to $4,000 USD. The law further requires all ISPs to install software<http://opennetafrica.org/poorly-drafted-ugandan-internet-act-seeks-to-ban-p…>that implements Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), a form of filtering software that can identify who has been accessing what on the internet. *Ethiopia:* On February 12, 2014, University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab revealed that that Ethiopian government was using Hacking Team’s RCS spyware<https://citizenlab.org/2014/02/hacking-team-targeting-ethiopian-journalists/>to surveil Ethiopian journalists abroad working at Ethiopian Satellite Television Service, a US-based news outlet that is frequently critical of the Ethiopian government. *Sudan:* On February 17, 2014, Sudan Change Now, on its Facebook page, called <https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=675279215849333&set=a.2057429528029…>for the civil society community in Sudan to hold a peaceful sit-in on February 18, 2014, in front of the government-run Human Rights Commission (HRC), to demand the immediate release of Tajeldin Arja<http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2014/02/17/sudan-blogger-remains-in-…>. Tajeldin Arja is a Sudanese blogger and activist who has been in detention since his arrest on December 24, 2013 at a joint press conference of the Sudanese and Chadian presidents in Khartoum, Sudan’s capital. Arja criticized the Sudanese and Chadian presidents for their alleged complicity in Darfur crimes. *Egypt:* On February 18, 2014, an Egyptian youth group launch an “internet revolution”<http://english.alarabiya.net/en/business/telecoms/2014/02/18/-Down-with-slo…>to protest what they consider a slow and overpriced internet service. *MARCH* *Zambia:* On March 12, 2014, the son of Michael Sata, Zambia’s President, allegedly beat up and threatened<http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2014/03/13/zambia-presidents-son-war…>a journalist affiliated with the controversial investigative news website the Zambia Watchdog <https://www.zambianwatchdog.com/>. *South Africa:* On March 16, 2014, the South African communications regulator ICASA raised the idea of introducing “net neutrality” regulations<http://www.techcentral.co.za/icasa-moots-net-neutrality-probe/46968/>that would stop operators from discriminating against traffic carried across their networks. *Gambia:* On March 21, 2014, Gambia was without internet access<http://sidisanneh.blogspot.com/2014/03/gambia-without-internet-service-for-…> for 48 hours. Economist Sidi Sanneh, who served as the country’s foreign minister in the mid-2000s, said the blackout resulted from government efforts to block chat and call apps including Viber and other VoIP internet-based messaging and phone services. Gambia’s Ministry of Information Technology denied<http://standard.gm/site/news/3011-Government-has-not-blocked-Viber.html>blocking access to Viber, blaming the problem instead on poor network connectivity. *Ethiopia:* On March 25, 2014, Human Rights Watch released “They Know Everything We Do: Telecom and Internet Surveillance in Ethiopia<http://www.hrw.org/node/123977> ,” a 137-page report detailing government acquisition of surveillance tools from foreign companies, cooperation with mobile service providers, and sufficient testimony from journalists, activists, and others who have been targeted by surveillance practices. APRIL *Mozambique:* On April 3, 2014, that Mozambican lawmakers began considering a new law<http://globalvoicesonline.org/2014/04/03/mozambique-wants-to-criminalize-in…>that would criminalize text messages, emails, and other online communications deemed “insulting” or “threatening to the security of the state.” On April 3rd, Mozambique also joined The Alliance for Affordable Internet<http://a4ai.org/> (AA4I), a global coalition working to make broadband affordable. Mozambique is the first Southern African Development Community (SADC) country and the third developing country (including Nigeria and Ghana) to join<http://allafrica.com/stories/201404030687.html> A4AI. A4AI’s coalition is made up of more than 50 private sector, public sector, and civil society organizations, working to reach the UN Broadband Commission Broadband target of entry-level broadband services priced at less than 5% of average monthly income. *Zambia:* On April 6, 2014, Zambian Information Permanent Secretary Bert Musahala disclosed<http://www.postzambia.com/post-read_article.php?articleId=47323>that the media policy the government is currently drafting will address internet abuse and cybercrime. To the disappointment<http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2014/04/08/zambia-will-draft-interne…>of some activists, the law is also intended to deal with prevention of gossip within online discussion platforms. *Nigeria:* On April 10, 2014, an engineer who tweets as @ciaxon<https://twitter.com/ciaxon>allegedly disappeared after tweeting<http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2014/04/10/freeciaxon-nigerian-netiz…>about an attempt by members of the Boko Haram terrorist group to escape a state detention facility. *Ethiopia:* On April 25, 2014, Ethiopian government officials are reported to have arrested <http://inagist.com/all/459792326844751872/> at least six bloggers and one journalist. The bloggers and journalists are part of a movement known as Zone9<http://ecadforum.com/News/bloggers-and-activists-are-arrested-in-ethiopia/>which, though inactive for the past seven months, has been operating since 2012. Members of the movement had been writing critical articles about the regime and managed to conduct online campaigns,which raised public awareness about the repression in the country. The bloggers and journalist recently resumed their online activism on April 23, 2014. Featured Photo Credit:[image: Attribution]<https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/>Some rights reserved <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/> by Abri_Beluga <https://www.flickr.com/photos/beluga/> <http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CGCSMediaWire?a=ZjUW_pfyWbw:LHwMgM1kSnw:yIl…> <http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CGCSMediaWire?a=ZjUW_pfyWbw:LHwMgM1kSnw:qj6…> <http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CGCSMediaWire?a=ZjUW_pfyWbw:LHwMgM1kSnw:63t…> You are subscribed to email updates from The Center for Global Communication Studies (CGCS) <http://cgcsblog.asc.upenn.edu> To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now<http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailunsubscribe?k=p51Mo2ucf5pbbBX3h75wa_y…> . 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