Proxy votes are valid — why cancel an entire election? The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) oversees the allocation of…
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What happened: AFRINIC’s 2025 election transparency failures The origin of the AFRINIC election crisis in Mauritius last week, stems from…
Mauritian court suspended election after rule breaches while ICANN stepped in without legal mandate In late June 2025, Mauritius’ highest…
AFRINIC’s election disputes are silencing small ISPs and end users, raising concerns about fairness and inclusive governance.
AFRINIC’s 2025 board election annulled over one disputed proxy vote, raising concerns about fairness and need for independent oversight.
ICANN’s involvement in AFRINIC’s election raises concerns over the organisation’s autonomy and governance stability.
AFRINIC won’t be a word many people, even in the various internet communities around the world, will recognise. But for…
Timeline of events inside the ballot room During the recent, much lamented board of directors election for AFRINIC in Mauritius,…
AFRINIC elections violated rules through staff interference, proxy mismanagement, poor transparency, and weakened oversight.
A letter from the CEO of ICANN, Kurt Lindqvist, to Gowtamsingh Dabee, the Official Receiver in place at AFRINIC, the…
Mauritius court extends AFRINIC board election deadline to 30 September 2025 after voiding earlier vote due to proxy misuse.
AFRINIC suspended its election over one unused vote, sparking controversy and raising suspicions of manipulation and lack of transparency.