AFRINIC annulled its June 23 election over a single unverified proxy dispute, discarding valid votes and defying its own bylaws. Stakeholders warn this broken process threatens Africa’s internet governance and call for an urgent reset.
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AFRINIC’s planned election faces legal challenges in Mauritius, as Cloud Innovation and the Supreme Court call for accountability.
ICANN’s oversight of AFRINIC exposes governance failures in Mauritius, threatening African sovereignty and global registry trust.
A whistleblower and new investigation expose widespread voter registration fraud in AFRINIC’s election, raising doubts over legitimacy, governance, and accountability.
Interviews show most respondents are concerned to Smart Africa after a visible-recipient email exposes AFRINIC-aligned addresses.
AFRINIC’s governance is undermined by external interference and resource pressure, highlighting the risks to smaller providers.
AFRINIC’s governance collapse threatens global internet stability—rule-based reform is essential for safeguarding address allocation systems.
AFRINIC reschedules its board election to 10–12 September 2025, under supervision of Supreme Court and Electoral Commissioner.
Mauritius’ political interference in AFRINIC elections undermines rule of law and sets a dangerous precedent for African Internet governance.
AFRINIC’s biometric demand risks member privacy and trust, exposing governance to legal and security vulnerabilities.
Most people we interviewed say they never share their email with Smart Africa and many have never heard of the group.
Mauritius must reinforce its constitution to safeguard AFRINIC’s autonomy and protect Africa’s internet registry from political influence.