What is CAIGA and what’s proposed CAIGA — the Continental Africa Internet Governance Architecture — is a proposal from Smart…
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CAIGA claims to reduce fragmentation, but critics warn Smart Africa and ICANN may deepen divisions by centralising political control.
As Smart Africa pushes CAIGA and ICANN backs its blueprint, fears rise that Africa’s internet will face more risks, not protection.
CAIGA sparks debate as Africa’s IP governance faces collapse, highlighting external influence and urgent need for reform.
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ICANN’s involvement in CAIGA intensifies fears that Africa’s internet may shift from community leadership to state-driven governance control.
AFRINIC’s leadership is deepening ties with Smart Africa, raising fresh concerns about political capture and the erosion of bottom-up governance.
The Continental Africa Internet Governance Architecture coordinates African internet policies, technical standards, and governance.
CAIGA sparks debate as critics warn it could weaken community-led governance and concentrate power in African digital networks.
As AFRINIC declines, CAIGA pushes a state-driven vision for Africa’s internet, prompting debate over sovereignty and governance reform.