Browsing: Governance Bodies

AFRINIC’s regional representation in elections explained, highlighting board seats, NomCom structure, and governance concerns.

AFRINIC’s election oversight remains under fire as members question its fairness and transparency. Cloud Innovation urges independent audits and public accountability to restore trust in Africa’s internet governance.

AFRINIC’s contract with C&A Law, led by a convicted fraudster, involved inflated fees and unlimited expenses.


The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is preparing to vote this month on new rules that would ban the authorisation of devices with components from Chinese firms already flagged on its “Covered List” and potentially revoke permissions for existing gear. Critics question the policy’s effectiveness and its wider implications for supply chains.

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.

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.