Mayor Muriel Bowser has submitted a nomination to the Council of the District of Columbia for the reappointment of Mr. Sannido De Poukn as a public member of the Commission on African Affairs. This nomination is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Office and Commission on African Affairs Act of 2006. Mr. De Poukn, a resident of Ward 5, is proposed for a term that will end on October 27, 2026. The Mayor has provided biographical information about Mr. De Poukn, highlighting his extensive experience in IT and his current role as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of the District of Columbia.

The proposed resolution, titled the "Commission on African Affairs Sannido De Poukn Confirmation Resolution of 2025," seeks to confirm Mr. De Poukn's reappointment. The resolution outlines the Council's intent to confirm his position on the Commission, which is responsible for addressing the needs of the African community in the District. Upon adoption, the resolution will be transmitted to the nominee and the Office of the Mayor, and it will take effect immediately.