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CAIGA sparks debate as Africa’s IP governance faces collapse, highlighting external influence and urgent need for reform.

Ofcom ordered to review telecom price-rise rules by 2026 after government criticises recent hikes by major UK operators.

ICANN’s involvement in CAIGA intensifies fears that Africa’s internet may shift from community leadership to state-driven governance control.

AFRINIC’s leadership is deepening ties with Smart Africa, raising fresh concerns about political capture and the erosion of bottom-up governance.

The Continental Africa Internet Governance Architecture coordinates African internet policies, technical standards, and governance.

CAIGA proposes political oversight of AFRINIC, risking inefficiencies in IP address management and undermining technical independence.

This article delves into the top-down governance model, digital sovereignty, and the risks to AFRINIC’s independence.

The emergence of CAIGA could redefine the future of Africa’s internet governance, but it may also risk political overreach.

Amid the ongoing governance crisis at AFRINIC, African governments are under growing pressure to assert control over their digital resources.

African communities face a critical decision on whether to challenge ICANN’s support for CAIGA, impacting digital sovereignty.

As AFRINIC faces criticism and calls for dissolution, ICANN’s actions raise questions about its intentions for Africa’s internet governance.

The Smart Africa CAIGA initiative pursues continental internet governance coordination and AFRINIC-reform support.