AFRINIC’s governance failures have left Africa’s internet resources vulnerable and trust shattered. Cloud Innovation is calling on African governments to take decisive action — from declaring AFRINIC unfit to govern to supporting a transparent new registry — to safeguard the continent’s digital future.
Author: Melissa Li
Melissa Li
Melissa is a community engagement specialist at BTW Media, having studied Media Practice at University of Sydney. Contact her at melissa.li@btw.media.
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