Benjamin Eshun, ex-AFRINIC chairman, remains a key figure in governance disputes, sparking debate over leadership accountability.
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Mauritius declares AFRINIC a “declared company”, placing it under legal oversight following election failures and governance concerns.
Eddy Kayihura’s leadership at AFRINIC ended in scandal, defiance of court rulings, and a governance breakdown.
ICANN’s threat to derecognize AFRINIC raises concerns, with critics calling it politically motivated after years of neglect.
ICANN CEO Kurt Lindqvist’s stance against proxy voting in AFRINIC’s 2025 election threatens inclusive participation and governance equity.
IETF 123 continues in Madrid after hackathon closes; side meetings and protocol sessions run through 25 July.
Angola Cables builds global data corridors via submarine cables, IXPs, and cloud partnerships, boosting Africa’s digital infrastructure.
Unitel upgrades to 5G and launches digital hubs as Angola’s largest telecom faces competition and plans partial privatisation.
Movicel rolls out mobile financial services in Angola as it faces strong competition and growing pressure to expand network reach.
Congo Telecom joins OSIANE 2025 to drive regional connectivity and showcase infrastructure and digital service innovation.
Ghana’s NCA regulates telecoms, spectrum, and digital services to ensure reliable and secure national communications infrastructure.
Cloud Innovation demands ICANN and NRO immediately appoint a new RIR, declaring AFRINIC’s governance irreparably broken after election collapse.