Browsing: Regulation

ICANN faces criticism for interfering in election issues, attempting to influence AFRINIC’s internal processes, and overbearing control over RIRs.

AFRINIC’s governance crisis sparks debate and the independence of regional internet registries.

Prabha Chinien faces scrutiny for enabling AFRINIC’s survival despite its governance collapse and dissolution demands.

Kurt Lindqvist’s letter sparks debate over AFRINIC’s liquidation in Mauritius, raising questions about oversight, sovereignty and Africa’s internet future.

Mauritius declares AFRINIC a “declared company”, placing it under legal oversight following election failures and governance concerns.

AFRINIC’s election collapse prompts Cloud Innovation to call for its dissolution via ICANN’s ICP-2 and RIR handover plan.

A newly adopted document grants authority to assess and de-recognise regional internet registries, bypassing expected community input.

AFRINIC canceled its 2025 board election over one unverified proxy dispute, discarding valid votes and eroding trust in governance.

Cloud Innovation calls for AFRINIC’s court-led dissolution, urging a decentralised IP system as ICANN issues an ICP-2 warning.

Afrinic’s 30% RPKI adoption lags behind global standards, leaving African networks exposed to route hijacking and security breaches.

Calls grow for an independent audit to expose AFRINIC’s financial mismanagement and restore trust in the organisation.

The IP request process includes validation, invoicing, and allocation steps designed to support fair distribution across the African region.