Browsing: Governance Bodies

Cloud Innovation calls for AFRINIC’s dissolution due to governance failures, urging a reset in Africa’s IP management.

Kurtis Lindqvist faces growing pressure to define when and how the organisation should intervene in Regional Internet Registry disputes.

AFRINIC’s revised NomCom composition has drawn criticism amid claims of bylaw violations over member representation.

AFRINIC’s election failed has sparked outrage over ICANN’s role, with critics accusing it of overreach bypassing governance.

AFRINIC’s collapse threatens African startups by disrupting IP access, eroding trust, and stalling innovation.

ICANN CEO Lindqvist suggests AFRINIC board reforms, raising concerns over local autonomy and procedural direction.

ICANN faces criticism for interfering in election issues, attempting to influence AFRINIC’s internal processes, and overbearing control over RIRs.

ICANN’s push to de-recognise AFRINIC has raised concerns of a quiet power grab that could undermine Africa’s internet autonomy.

ICANN CEO Kurt Lindqvist gains power to derecognise AFRINIC; Cloud Innovation calls for new governance and continuity.

A collapse of AFRINIC would halt IP allocations, hike internet costs, expose African networks to security risks.

AFRINIC’s governance crisis sparks debate and the independence of regional internet registries.

Kurt Lindqvist’s role in AFRINIC’s crisis raises questions about press freedom and expanding control under revised ICP‑2 compliance.