Changes

DotConnectAfrica application received a GAC Objection advice which they submited a response<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/gac-advice GAC Advice Response]. Published 2013 May 22. Retrieved 2013 May 22.</ref> . New gTLD Program Committee and subsequently gave recommendation that the GAC advice be followed. However the NGPC also gave the organization a channel through which they would appeal by seeking relief according to ICANN’s accountability mechanisms (see ICANN Bylaws, Articles IV and V) subject to the appropriate standing and procedural requirements.

DotConnectAfrica application received a GAC Objection advice which they submited a response<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/gac-advice GAC Advice Response]. Published 2013 May 22. Retrieved 2013 May 22.</ref> . New gTLD Program Committee and subsequently gave recommendation that the GAC advice be followed. However the NGPC also gave the organization a channel through which they would appeal by seeking relief according to ICANN’s accountability mechanisms (see ICANN Bylaws, Articles IV and V) subject to the appropriate standing and procedural requirements.

After the objection, DotConnectAfrica refused to back down and contacted the African Union as well as ICANN.<ref>[http://www.thereporterethiopia.com/index.php/living-and-the-arts/art/item/880-a-delayed-evaluation-pass-score-for-africa-competition A delayed evaluation "pass" score for .Africa competition].</ref> <ref>[http://www.dotconnectafrica.org/icann-related-2/icann-outreach-and-participation/letters-to-icann/#sthash.bCRzIBQX.dpuf Request for Immediate Reconsideration and Our Response to NGPC Resolution].</ref>. DCA also requested for a Reconsideration which ICANN denied prompting that organization to begin the Independent Review Process<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/irp/dca-v-icann Independent Review Process].</ref><ref>[http://allafrica.com/stories/201401221336.html DCA Trust Takes '.africa' Case With Icann to Independent Review Process Panel].</ref>

After the objection, DotConnectAfrica refused to back down and contacted the African Union as well as ICANN.<ref>[http://www.thereporterethiopia.com/index.php/living-and-the-arts/art/item/880-a-delayed-evaluation-pass-score-for-africa-competition A delayed evaluation "pass" score for .Africa competition].</ref> <ref>[http://www.dotconnectafrica.org/icann-related-2/icann-outreach-and-participation/letters-to-icann/#sthash.bCRzIBQX.dpuf Request for Immediate Reconsideration and Our Response to NGPC Resolution].</ref>. DCA also requested for a Reconsideration which ICANN denied prompting that organization to begin the Independent Review Process<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/irp/dca-v-icann Independent Review Process].</ref><ref>[http://allafrica.com/stories/201401221336.html DCA Trust Takes '.africa' Case With Icann to Independent Review Process Panel].</ref><ref>[http://www.cio.co.ke/news/main-stories/dca-trust-takes-%E2%80%9C.africa%E2%80%9D-case-with-icann-to-independent-review-process-irp-panel DCA Trust takes “.africa” case with ICANN to Independent Review Process (IRP) Panel].</ref>

==Letter to U.S. Congress==

==Letter to U.S. Congress==