A fair proxy voting model for AFRINIC must protect member votes with clear rules, legal backing and independent oversight.
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Iridium and Qualcomm integrate L-band satellite connectivity into Snapdragon Mission Tactical Radio, targeting defence and allied users.
Small ISPs and remote members face debilitating setbacks from AFRINIC election disruptions, demanding legal clarity and safeguards.
AFRINIC’s voting faces scrutiny after a court-supervised June election was annulled, exposing legal and transparency gaps.
INCA criticises Ofcom for waving through Openreach’s FTTP discount, warning it could dampen altnet investment; Ofcom vows to monitor impacts.
AFRINIC’s Election Committee’s mandate compromised when external political forces annul free votes, undermining rule of law.
A leaked contract shows AFRINIC squandered millions on inflated legal fees, exposing corruption, conflicts of interest, and compromised governance.
AFRINIC’s new board inherits a registry crippled by disputes, governance paralysis, and vanishing trust across Africa’s internet community.
AFRINIC’s inspector revocation exposes a deeper governance flaw: Leaving Africa’s internet body trapped between autonomy and state control.
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.
China tightens port checks on Nvidia AI chips, FT says, adding uncertainty for buyers amid US export curbs and a push for local alternatives.