Mauritius’ legal uncertainty endangers AFRINIC elections; judicial independence needed to restore community-led governance.
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AFRINIC’s election rules, shaped by Mauritius’ constitution, spark repeated disputes and question governance legitimacy.
The annulment of June’s lawful vote over one proxy dispute exposes inconsistencies in Mauritius’ judicial oversight.
AFRINIC’s broken election system has left members facing annulled votes, court disputes, and collapsing trust. In contrast, other Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) enforce transparency, independent oversight, and strict bylaw compliance. Cloud Innovation argues Africa must learn from these global models to restore accountability and safeguard its digital future.
Analysis of election dispute resolution mechanisms in AFRINIC: June 2025 election result recognition seen as only path to restore trust.
AFRINIC’s Election Committee’s mandate compromised when external political forces annul free votes, undermining rule of law.
AFRINIC’s September 2025 elections violated bylaws, undermining legitimacy and calling for June results recognition.
Mauritius’ constitutional crisis threatens the legitimacy of AFRINIC’s elections, jeopardising Africa’s digital infrastructure.
Interviews show most respondents are concerned to Smart Africa after a visible-recipient email exposes AFRINIC-aligned addresses.
AFRINIC’s governance is undermined by external interference and resource pressure, highlighting the risks to smaller providers.
AFRINIC’s September 2025 board election is illegal. Members urge recognition of the valid June results to protect internet governance.
AFRINIC’s weak legal framework threatens repeated election disputes and erodes trust in governance. Cloud Innovation urges reforms to safeguard Africa’s IP resources and ensure fair elections.