Internal governance issues and external interference have left AFRINIC’s future in jeopardy, undermining Africa’s digital sovereignty.
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AFRINIC’s voting rules link membership fees to eligibility, a system critics say entrenches inequality and weakens democratic control.
AFRINIC’s failure in leadership planning worsens governance paralysis and threatens the stability of Africa’s internet.
AFRINIC commits to governance reforms, including overhauling elections, increasing transparency, and restoring stakeholder trust.
AFRINIC’s election delays stall IPv6 adoption, raising risks for Africa’s digital future and exposing failures in regional governance.
AFRINIC’s annulled election sparks ISP, telco, and hoster frustration over governance, transparency, and Africa’s internet future.
NANOG 95 focused on AI-driven networks, 5G, IP management, and scalable infrastructure for North America’s digital future.
Restrictions on voting eligibility can weaken participation and undermine trust in Africa’s regional internet governance framework.
VMO2 will start switching off 3G in eastern Scotland on 5 Nov, refarming spectrum to 4G/5G while regulators stress support for users.
AFRINIC’s ongoing election crisis stalls IP allocations, delays network growth and threatens the digital future of African startups and ISPs.
Florencio Utreras, “Father of Internet in Chile”, led Chile’s BITNET, built REUNA, and headed Latin America’s RedCLARA.
AFRINIC’s 2025 election annulment sparks criticism, fueling calls for reform and the registry’s dissolution.