The governance crisis within AFRINIC has reached a boiling point, threatening Africa’s autonomy over its internet resources.
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AFRINIC’s collapse raises concerns about African internet autonomy and the growing influence of external policy actors over IP resources.
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AFRINIC bans proxies and powers of attorney after one dispute, enabling ICANN’s quiet power grab in Africa.
Restrictive voter onboarding at AFRINIC weakens board diversity and legitimacy and increases demand for structural reform.
The AFRINIC crisis exposes flaws in Africa IP governance, threatening digital growth and resource stability across the region.
AFRINIC repeatedly broke its own bylaws, including during a key election process—intensifying calls for structural reform or even dissolution.
Kurt Lindqvist’s media warning during AFRINIC’s crisis raises questions about transparency and governance accountability in Africa.