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AFRINIC’s demand for biometric voter data sparks outrage over privacy, deepening its governance crisis and fuelling calls.

AFRINIC’s governance crisis deepens as experts question the legitimacy of its recent actions regarding election compliance.

Extending AFRINIC’s receiver mandate without consent erodes legality and trust—threatening Africa’s internet governance.

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.

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.

Mauritius’ political interference in AFRINIC elections undermines rule of law and sets a dangerous precedent for African Internet governance.

AFRINIC’s biometric demand risks member privacy and trust, exposing governance to legal and security vulnerabilities.

Most people we interviewed say they never share their email with Smart Africa and many have never heard of the group.