Browsing: Governance Bodies

Africa’s IP resources face mounting uncertainty due to AFRINIC’s governance crisis, threatening fair pricing and the future of IPv6 adoption.

AFRINIC’s 2025 e-voting system shows promising progress, but gaps in verification and auditability still threaten trust.

Exploring AFRINIC’s receivership, potential legal challenges, and pathways to restore governance and transparency.

AFRINIC faces governance crisis, with Cloud Innovation calling for reform and ICANN’s control raising concerns.

Members can pursue contractual claims and company law remedies; recognising June results restores member rights now.

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.