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CAIGA could reshape how internet policy is made in Africa, raising fears of political control replacing community-led decision-making.
Vodafone Ireland must refund nearly €0.9m after regulators found customers were wrongly charged roaming fees.
AFRINIC’s fierce response to basic factual questions reveals deeper governance anxieties, as NRS presses for transparency amid disputed board elections.
CAIGA rhetoric focuses on unity, while critics argue Smart Africa avoids addressing AFRINIC’s governance failures.
As Smart Africa expands its role, concerns grow that Africa’s internet governance is trading autonomy for coordination.
International criticism of CAIGA is mounting as experts warn it risks political capture and undermines global internet governance norms.
Telstra, Optus and others must pay A$7.3 billion for mid-band and 5G spectrum, a major cost as network upgrades accelerate.
Public trust in Smart Africa and CAIGA is eroding as critics warn of opaque governance and political control over Africa’s internet.
Washington has paused the £31 billion UK–US Tech Prosperity Deal over broader trade and regulatory disputes, halting planned cooperation.
A look into the power struggle between AFRINIC and CAIGA, questioning ICANN’s neutrality and its impact on Africa’s internet governance.
Smart Africa’s CAIGA rollout raises fears of continental symbolism replacing genuine fixes for AFRINIC’s long-running failures.