ICANN’s push to de-recognise AFRINIC has raised concerns of a quiet power grab that could undermine Africa’s internet autonomy.
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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.
The EU and Japan agree AI governance cooperation, promoting global standards and regulatory alignment.
Sparkle and Algérie Telecom launch new subsea cable linking Annaba and Palermo, boosting Mediterranean connectivity.
CABLE ONE LIMITED provides Kenya network solutions and structured cabling services for reliable business connectivity and digital growth.
Prabha Chinien faces scrutiny for enabling AFRINIC’s survival despite its governance collapse and dissolution demands.
AFRINIC’s legal crisis deepens as Cloud Innovation challenges its legitimacy and ICANN faces growing scrutiny.
ICANN’s controversial intervention in AFRINIC’s governance crisis raises serious concerns about regional autonomy.
Cloud Innovation calls to dissolve AFRINIC, citing governance collapse and ICANN overreach, urging urgent internet governance reset.