AFRINIC’s disputed elections go beyond a regional issue—they undermine trust in the global internet governance model. By flouting bylaws and annulling valid votes, the registry has created a legitimacy crisis. Cloud Innovation warns that without reform, Africa’s voice in global governance will be silenced, opening the door to external control.
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AFRINIC’s elections are repeatedly disputed under weak legal enforcement in Mauritius, leaving members’ votes discarded and trust eroded. Cloud Innovation warns that without stronger judicial oversight or a full reset, Africa’s internet governance and digital future remain at risk.
AFRINIC’s election crisis, marked by annulled votes and flawed processes, highlights the danger in Mauritius, threatening Africa’s future.
ICANN CEO Kurtis Lindqvist undermines Mauritius’ courts and AFRINIC’s bylaws, threatening Africa’s internet sovereignty through overreach.
The exclusion of women from AFRINIC’s governance structure highlights the systemic issues in the registry’s elections.
AFRINIC members have formal powers in governance, but their votes are hollowed out when political actors can annul outcomes.
AFRINIC election disputes and ICANN transparency demands seriously threaten Africa’s overall internet governance credibility.
The European Union has unveiled a new tool to measure how countries are upholding their commitments to an open, secure and rights-based internet.
IBM has launched Network Intelligence, an AI-driven cloud service designed to help enterprises manage increasingly complex multi-cloud and hybrid network infrastructures.
European aerospace giant Airbus is rolling out private 5G networks across its global factory network with Ericsson’s support.
Civil society voices warn AFRINIC’s flawed elections undermine democracy, transparency and community-led internet governance in Africa.
Mauritian law and court interventions shape AFRINIC governance, raising concerns over autonomy, accountability and member influence.