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The available evidence covers Roles: Lead Instructor (AfNOG).
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Alain P. AINA, , TRS
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Alain Aina (Lead Instructor, African Network Operators Group, Togo (AfNOG))
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Last updated: 2026-10-02
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Viewpoint consistency: No explicit position stated
Viewpoint consistency: No explicit position stated
Viewpoint consistency: Consistent
Initial acceptance of multiple subnets subject to BCP126, with BCP169 suggested for multiple ASNs, develops into paired references and a preference for incorporating best practices by reference. The later proposal to follow updated or replacement BCPs is consistent with the earlier expectation that implementation should adjust as best practices change.
Anycast resource assignments in the AFRINIC region
Assessment: Consistent · Initial acceptance of multiple subnets subject to BCP126, with BCP169 suggested for multiple ASNs, develops into paired references and a preference for incorporating best practices by reference. The later proposal to follow updated or replacement BCPs is consistent with the earlier expectation that implementation should adjust as best practices change.
Conditions: Support remains tied to clear rules, needs-based resource use and reducing abuse. · The preference for following replacement BCPs without repeating the PDP includes an explicit exception where there is a reason to depart. · These are the participant's proposals and explanations; they do not establish adoption or community consensus.
As discussed at the meeting, using multiple subnets is ok as far as reference to BCP126 is in there. To add Multiple ASNs on this, i suggest, reference to BCP 169
Ressources must be used on need basis and with trust. Best practices changes over time and implementer shall adjust
in line with the provisions of BCP126 and BCP169 respectively.
The policy should follow new BCPs( which update, replace old ones) without going through PDP unless we have reasons to do otherwise.
Either we add the requirements in the policy or we refer to the BCP. I support the last option.
