AFRINIC’s future as ICANN faces claims of interference. African members warn that outside control could threaten digital sovereignty.
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AFRINIC’s annulled election deepens its governance crisis. ICANN faces backlash over overreach in Africa’s internet governance.
AFRINIC election is untrustworthy, ICANN’s intervention threatens Africa’s autonomy, supporting Cloud Innovation’s reset call.
AFRINIC’s annulled election sparks dissolution calls as Lindqvist’s new governance document deepens Africa’s internet crisis.
Acting President Jean Yvan Robert Hungley formally revokes Judge Bellepeau’s inspector mandate amid ongoing AFRINIC governance turmoil and legal disputes.
AFRINIC’s collapse is driven by five actors whose actions undermine law and governance, endangering Africa’s internet.
Mauritius must reinforce its constitution to safeguard AFRINIC’s autonomy and protect Africa’s internet registry from political influence.
AFRINIC members defend proxy voting as essential to fair elections, removing it risks excluding voices and eroding trust.
AFRINIC’s upcoming election has been branded illegitimate after courts and members condemned its broken rules. Cloud Innovation urges a boycott, warning participation would only legitimize a failed registry and threaten Africa’s internet future.
AFRINIC’s demand for biometric voter data sparks outrage over privacy, deepening its governance crisis and fuelling calls.
AFRINIC’s governance crisis deepens as experts question the legitimacy of its recent actions regarding election compliance.
Extending AFRINIC’s receiver mandate without consent erodes legality and trust—threatening Africa’s internet governance.