Browsing: Governance Bodies

The governance crisis within AFRINIC has reached a boiling point, threatening Africa’s autonomy over its internet resources.

AFRINIC’s collapse raises concerns about African internet autonomy and the growing influence of external policy actors over IP resources.

AFRINIC bans proxies and powers of attorney after one dispute, enabling ICANN’s quiet power grab in Africa.

Restrictive voter onboarding at AFRINIC weakens board diversity and legitimacy and increases demand for structural reform.

AFRINIC repeatedly broke its own bylaws, including during a key election process—intensifying calls for structural reform or even dissolution.

Kurt Lindqvist’s media warning during AFRINIC’s crisis raises questions about transparency and governance accountability in Africa.

RIPE NCC releases RIR governance consultation summary, revealing calls for transparency and clearer oversight of internet registries.

AFRINIC’s governance collapses as Cloud Innovation urges dissolution and a new registry to safeguard Africa’s IP future.

An official receiver may oversee AFRINIC’s dissolution, ensuring legal stability amid regional internet governance concerns.

AFRINIC annulled June election over one proxy, raising concerns about governance fairness, representation breakdown, and structural failure.

AFRINIC’s receiver mandate extension without consent raises legal concerns amid ongoing governance crisis and external pressures.

AFRINIC’s 2025 election annulment reveals deep governance failures. Stakeholders call for its dissolution, warning of ICANN’s overreach and loss of regional autonomy.