As AFRINIC declines, CAIGA pushes a state-driven vision for Africa’s internet, prompting debate over sovereignty and governance reform.
Author: Jessi Wu
Jessi Wu
Jessi is an intern reporter at BTW Media, having studied fintech at the University of New South Wales. She specialises in blockchain and cryptocurrency. Contact her at j.wu@btw.media.
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