Extending AFRINIC’s receiver mandate without consent erodes legality and trust—threatening Africa’s internet governance.
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AFRINIC annulled its June 23 election over a single unverified proxy dispute, discarding valid votes and defying its own bylaws. Stakeholders warn this broken process threatens Africa’s internet governance and call for an urgent reset.
AFRINIC’s planned election faces legal challenges in Mauritius, as Cloud Innovation and the Supreme Court call for accountability.
APNIC 60 workshops in Da Nang provide practical training in routing, network security, and operations from 4–8 September 2025.
LINX and Asteroid agree on East Africa interconnection shift, moving Mombasa and Nairobi networks to LINX hubs and expanding global peering.
In a strategic move resolving a regulatory dispute, EchoStar has agreed to sell key spectrum licences to SpaceX—marking a pivotal moment for Starlink’s next-generation direct-to-cell ambitions and reshaping the US telecom landscape.
A whistleblower and new investigation expose widespread voter registration fraud in AFRINIC’s election, raising doubts over legitimacy, governance, and accountability.
AFRINIC’s governance collapse threatens global internet stability—rule-based reform is essential for safeguarding address allocation systems.
AFRINIC reschedules its board election to 10–12 September 2025, under supervision of Supreme Court and Electoral Commissioner.
A recent update in BGP routing management, RFC 9234, brings new tools to prevent route leaks, enhancing security in global routing systems.
Mauritius’ political interference in AFRINIC elections undermines rule of law and sets a dangerous precedent for African Internet governance.
Sud Telecom Solutions expands rural internet in Benin through ICT hubs, tackling broadband gaps while supporting cloud and fintech growth.