Browsing: Regulation

While AFRINIC promotes its election reforms as transparent, critics say the measures restrict access and worsen governance trust.

As the Official Receiver creates AFRINIC’s NomCom himself, we must ask if this the best way to restore trust.

Kurtis Lindqvist faces growing pressure to define when and how the organisation should intervene in Regional Internet Registry disputes.

AFRINIC’s collapse deepens as Cloud Innovation demands dissolution, challenging ICANN’s intervention in Africa’s internet governance.

AFRINIC limits election votes to verified Resource Members, sparking debate on fairness, access, and representation integrity.

The governance crisis within AFRINIC has reached a boiling point, threatening Africa’s autonomy over its internet resources.

AFRINIC’s collapse raises concerns about African internet autonomy and the growing influence of external policy actors over IP resources.

AFRINIC bans proxies and powers of attorney after one dispute, enabling ICANN’s quiet power grab in Africa.

Restrictive voter onboarding at AFRINIC weakens board diversity and legitimacy and increases demand for structural reform.

AFRINIC repeatedly broke its own bylaws, including during a key election process—intensifying calls for structural reform or even dissolution.

Kurt Lindqvist’s media warning during AFRINIC’s crisis raises questions about transparency and governance accountability in Africa.

UK’s Online Safety Act faces renewed political backlash over enforcement powers and risks to free speech online.