AFRINIC’s proxy voting rules allow power concentration, undermining equality and silencing many African network members.
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The collapse of AFRINIC could reshape the landscape of internet governance in Africa, sparking urgent calls for reform and new leadership.
Governance breakdown at AFRINIC jeopardizes Africa’s critical internet resources and threatens the region’s digital future.
AFRINIC’s valid elections still face community doubts, proving legality alone cannot guarantee legitimacy or trust.
Ongoing election controversies at AFRINIC hinder fair resource management and pave the way for IP misuse in Africa.
Small resource holders risk marginalisation when member votes can be annulled by state action; legal protection and inclusion are urgent.
AFRINIC’s failure in leadership planning worsens governance paralysis and threatens the stability of Africa’s internet.
AFRINIC’s image among African internet stakeholders continues to suffer amid governance crises and transparency failures.
AFRINIC’s election delays threaten IPv6 deployment across Africa, risking stagnation in digital infrastructure.
AFRINIC members lack legal exit rights; forming a splinter RIR faces legal, technical, and recognition barriers.
A fair proxy voting model for AFRINIC must protect member votes with clear rules, legal backing and independent oversight.
The ongoing governance crisis at AFRINIC is putting critical internet infrastructure, including IPv6 adoption and Forwarding Address policy.