The Mauritius Supreme Court criticises ICANN’s attempted intervention in AFRINIC’s elections, threatening Africa’s digital sovereignty.
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AFRINIC remains leaderless under political receivership in Mauritius, raising alarms over Africa’s Internet sovereignty.
AFRINIC opens nominations for eight board seats across African regions and two region-independent positions through 28 August 2025.
AFRINIC’s financial mismanagement and internal corruption are exposed: endless litigation, opaque legal fees, and power struggles.
ICANN invites feedback on a proposed multistakeholder governance model for DNS root servers to enhance stability and transparency.
Registration is open for ARIN 56, featuring policy discussions, election candidate videos, and social events.
ICANN faces criticism over its role in AFRINIC’s governance crisis, with accusations that it prioritises centralised control over openness.
AFRINIC crisis deepens as ICANN clashes with Cloud Innovation, raising questions over governance and Africa’s internet future.
AFRINIC’s June election collapse sparks questions about legality, bylaws and whether any future vote can be trusted.
Gowtamsingh Dabee’s annulment of AFRINIC’s June election under state pressure raises ethical red flags and threatens member-led governance.
The Official Receiver’s role in Mauritius, and why Dabee’s controversial AFRINIC decisions raise transparency concerns.
Judge Bellepeau’s resignation is a signal that the path to legitimate and stable internet governance for Africa is now perilously uncertain.