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    AFRINIC election violations-corporate governance mismatch
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    AFRINIC’s election chaos exposes fatal governance flaws

    By Lyn SongJuly 28, 2025Updated:July 29, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • AFRINIC’s election procedures violate basic corporate governance standards.
    • Legal experts confirm these failures contravene Mauritius’ Companies Act provisions.

    AFRINIC governance failures exposed

    AFRINIC’s election process exemplifies corporate governance failure (Mauritius FSC guidelines), violating fundamental legal standards. Its last failed election that took place in June 2025 was a chaotic affair in which legitimate votes were discarded at the hands of a single disputed proxy vote.

    And now these failures are extending beyond elections: Nigeria reported 12 major IP hijacks that could be linked to AFRINIC’s leadership vacuum.

    Also read: ICANN CEO wants to take AFRINIC out of Africa
    Also read: ICP-2 to the rescue? What happens if AFRINIC dissolves

    A legal crisis unfolding

    AFRINIC’s operations have dangerously strayed from proper corporate governance, creating a severe legal crisis. While Mauritian companies normally follow strict director rules, AFRINIC’s board includes individuals with clear conflicts of interest – some even representing the organisation inside a court that had already declared their directorships expired.

    This fundamental mismatch has paralyzed crucial decisions, leaving Africa’s internet security dangerously behind. Where Europe has implemented 86% of vital RPKI security measures, AFRINIC manages only 30%, exposing African networks to preventable risks.

    Legal experts warn Mauritius may soon invoke company law to dissolve AFRINIC unless immediate changes occur. Each flawed election worsens the crisis – poor leadership drives more members to competing registries, while African networks suffer real damage. What began as governance lapses now threatens AFRINIC’s very existence and Africa’s control over its digital future, with the registry’s failures rippling across the continent’s internet infrastructure.

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    Lyn Song

    Lyn Song is a reporter at BTW Media. She graduated from the University of Leeds. Story ideas and collaboration requests can be sent to l.song@btw.media.

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