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AFRINIC liquidation-African internet emergency

AFRINIC

Cloud Innovation calls to dissolve AFRINIC after vote scandal

Cloud Innovation says AFRINIC’s cancelled vote over one proxy shows governance collapse and demands the failed registry be dissolved.

Aug 4, 2025
AFRINIC election violations-corporate governance mismatch

APNIC

The broken IP system: How AFRINIC bent its own bylaws

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

Aug 4, 2025
ICANN-AFRINIC relationship

AFRINIC

ICANN CEO adds more murkiness to the AFRINIC mess

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

Aug 4, 2025
ripe-ncc

RIPE NCC

RIPE NCC publishes RIR governance consultation results

RIPE NCC releases RIR governance consultation summary, revealing calls for transparency and clearer oversight of internet registries.

Aug 4, 2025
IEPG at IETF 123 tackles BGP disruptions and QUIC adoption

ICANN

IEPG at IETF 123 tackles BGP disruptions and QUIC adoption

The IETF’s IEPG meeting in Madrid explored BGP routing issues and the slow adoption of QUIC across major browsers.

Aug 4, 2025
Net Hog Internet Solutions

Case File

Net Hog: Symmetrical fibre and wireless access

South African ISP offering symmetrical uncapped fibre and wireless broadband.

Aug 4, 2025
Vijiji Connect-rural broadband Kenya

Case File

Vijiji connect brings internet to rural Kenya

Vijiji Connect expands rural broadband in Kenya through affordable fibre and Wi-Fi, helping remote communities access the digital world.

Aug 4, 2025
Mossnet cc

Case File

Mossnet cc: Powering wholesale fibre and VoIP services

Mossnet cc provides fibre, VoIP and peering to WISPs and SMEs in George, offering stable wholesale telecoms for underserved regions.

Aug 4, 2025
Hormuud-Telecom

Case File

Hormuud Telecom, Save the children boost digital access

Hormuud Telecom and Save the Children expand digital learning for Somali youth amid telecom growth and infrastructure gaps.

Aug 4, 2025
Frontier Optical Networks: Transforming connectivity in East Africa

Case File

Frontier Optical Networks: Transforming connectivity in East Africa

Frontier Optical Networks Ltd is revolutionising internet connectivity in East Africa, driving innovations in fibre-optic technology.

Aug 4, 2025
5G voice-cloud-native telecom

Case File

Optus partners with Nokia to deploy cloud-native 5G voice services

Optus partners with Nokia to deploy cloud-native 5G voice services, promising enhanced reliability and future-ready calling features.

Aug 1, 2025
Online Safety Act

Case File

UK’s Online Safety Act faces political criticism again

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

Aug 1, 2025
CMA

Case File

CMA pushes SMS status for AWS and Microsoft in UK cloud probe

CMA report finds UK cloud market dominated by AWS and Microsoft, recommends Strategic Market Status to boost competition under new legislation.

Aug 1, 2025
PTI- french towers-5G

Case File

Phoenix Tower boosts French towers with 5G sites deal

Phoenix Tower to acquire 3,700 French towers and 5G sites, expanding network footprint and strengthening European infrastructure.

Aug 1, 2025
Orange Belgium

Case File

Orange Q2 growth powered by Africa, Middle East

Orange’s Q2 revenue grew 2.2% to €10.6B with Africa/Middle East surging 11.3% while Europe declined. Emerging markets now drive telecom growth

Aug 1, 2025
OpenAI-Norway-Data centre

Case File

OpenAI Norway data centre marks first European AI hub

OpenAI launches Norway data centre with Nscale and Aker, boosting European AI infrastructure and sovereign compute capacity.

Aug 1, 2025
Equity Bank Ltd: Driving digital inclusion in East Africa

Case File

Equity Bank Ltd: Driving digital inclusion in East Africa

Equity Bank leverages digital innovation, fintech partnerships, and inclusive strategies to expand financial access across East Africa.

Aug 1, 2025
BitCo Home Pty Ltd

AFRINIC

BitCo Home: affordable fibre for South Africa

BitCo Home delivers affordable, reliable fibre to South Africa’s townships with innovative power-resilient technology.

Aug 1, 2025
BANQUE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE CENTRALE

Case File

BEAC: Central bank of CEMAC

BEAC sets monetary policy, issues the CFA franc, manages reserves and supports financial stability in CEMAC member states.

Aug 1, 2025
123 Internetworks

Case File

123 Internetworks: Fibre internet expansion in KwaZulu-Natal

123 Internetworks: Regional growth through direct fibre delivery 123 Internetworks (Pty) Ltd, operating under the brand 123NET Fibre, is an independent fibre network operator and Internet service provider headquartered in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The company builds and manages its…

Aug 1, 2025