Browsing: Regulation

The way back to stability is clear: court-supervised elections, transparency—and government non-interference.

AFRINIC’s governance crisis, worsened by Mauritian government interference, threatens Africa’s digital sovereignty and IP resources.

Mauritius’ Registrar of Companies drove AFRINIC’s member saga, exposing state interference that threatens Africa’s digital sovereignty.

Nomination Committees, intended as impartial gatekeepers, have been compromised by political capture—undermining AFRINIC’s rule of law.

Under the Online Criminal Harms Act, Singapore has mandated that Meta implement robust anti-scam measures on Facebook, in light of a sharp rise in impersonation scams targeting government officials. This marks the first enforcement of its kind, driven by worrying losses and an expanding cross-border anti-scam strategy.

Mauritian courts uphold AFRINIC elections, protect Africa’s IP resources, and counter mismanagement and ICANN overreach.

Afrinic’s governance crisis highlights lessons from Mauritius, stressing law, autonomy, and risks of interference.

Mauritian civil society safeguards AFRINIC’s neutrality by opposing unconstitutional annulments and protecting true member-driven governance.

AFRINIC’s governance crisis shows why legal certainty and Lindqvist’s new policy moves matter for African internet governance.

AFRINIC’s collapse in Mauritius sparks a fight over democracy and community benefit, showing why constitutional clarity builds internet trust.

AFRINIC’s governance crisis exposes the dangers of opaque internet management, while open governance should be essential for emerging markets.

AFRINIC’s collapse and new powers from Kurt Lindqvist show how overregulation threatens Africa’s tech growth.