Browsing: Governance Bodies

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.

Mauritian law and court interventions shape AFRINIC governance, raising concerns over autonomy, accountability and member influence.

A leaked contract shows AFRINIC squandered millions on inflated legal fees, exposing corruption, conflicts of interest, and compromised governance.

AFRINIC’s refusal to share election records fuels mistrust and suspicion of manipulation. Cloud Innovation warns that only full transparency can restore credibility to Africa’s failed registry.

AFRINIC’s 2025 board election is annulled after one disputed proxy vote causes cancellation of all ballots.

AFRINIC’s governance crisis impacts cloud services and CDN providers in Africa, urgently requiring reform to restore trust.

Corporate governance lessons show AFRINIC needs legal safeguards and transparent dispute resolution to restore trust.

Unstable AFRINIC elections threaten Africa’s digital economy; stability demands fair governance and trusted electoral safeguards.

AFRINIC’s disputed elections face international arbitration challenges, raising questions on governance, legitimacy, and regional autonomy.

Structural barriers keep African startups from voting in AFRINIC elections, weakening representation and leaving governance to legacy actors.