AFRINIC’s voting rules link membership fees to eligibility, a system critics say entrenches inequality and weakens democratic control.
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AFRINIC’s voting ban on fee arrears widens its governance crisis, silencing members and intensifying calls for dissolution and reform.
Restrictions on voting eligibility can weaken participation and undermine trust in Africa’s regional internet governance framework.
VMO2 will start switching off 3G in eastern Scotland on 5 Nov, refarming spectrum to 4G/5G while regulators stress support for users.
AFRINIC’s ongoing election crisis stalls IP allocations, delays network growth and threatens the digital future of African startups and ISPs.
Florencio Utreras, “Father of Internet in Chile”, led Chile’s BITNET, built REUNA, and headed Latin America’s RedCLARA.
AFRINIC’s 2025 election annulment sparks criticism, fueling calls for reform and the registry’s dissolution.
AFRINIC faces a legitimacy crisis; election disputes and governance challenges require reform to rebuild trust.
AFRINIC’s election process faces scrutiny, raising concerns about governance and Africa’s digital sovereignty management.
External interference threatens Africa’s digital sovereignty and undermines regional governance in AFRINIC’s election.
Scarcity of IP resources deepens AFRINIC’s election chaos, widening inequality and fuelling power disputes across Africa.