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AFRINIC’s electoral integrity depends on Mauritius’ rule of law

Companies

AFRINIC’s electoral integrity depends on Mauritius’ rule of law

AFRINIC’s annulled elections show how weak rule of law in Mauritius undermines legitimacy, threatening Africa’s internet governance.

Sep 17, 2025
How Mauritius’ constitutional uncertainty shapes AFRINIC’s election outcomes

Companies

How Mauritius’ constitutional uncertainty shapes AFRINIC’s election outcomes

Mauritius’ legal ambiguity under the Companies Act, government intervention, and court rulings disrupt AFRINIC’s democratic elections.

Sep 17, 2025
AFRINIC and the challenges of conducting elections during constitutional instability

Companies

AFRINIC and the challenges of conducting elections during constitutional instability

As Mauritius faces a constitutional crisis, AFRINIC’s governance struggles deepen, jeopardising Africa’s IP future.

Sep 17, 2025
AFRINIC elections are a stress test for constitutional safeguards

Companies

AFRINIC elections are a stress test for constitutional safeguards

AFRINIC’s elections spark a new governance dispute in Mauritius, raise concerns about the neutrality of Africa’s Regional Internet Registry.

Sep 17, 2025
Editorial image for ARIN unveils 2025 candidate slate for Board, AC and NRO-NC seats.

Companies

ARIN unveils 2025 candidate slate for Board, AC and NRO-NC seats

ARIN announces 2025 candidate slate for Board, Advisory Council, and NRO NC with voting from 30 Oct to 7 Nov.

Sep 17, 2025
Mobile authentication-XLSmart- iBasis

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

XLSmart and iBasis secure mobile authentication

XLSmart partners with iBasis to secure mobile authentication traffic and strengthen enterprise security in Indonesia.

Sep 17, 2025
Microgrids seen as critical for Europe’s data centre expansion

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Microgrids seen as critical for Europe’s data centre expansion

Wärtsilä/AVK analysis shows microgrids combining renewables and storage could ease Europe’s data centre power crunch ahead of AI demand.

Sep 17, 2025
Editorial image for OQC and Digital Realty launch quantum-AI data centre in New York.

Global Datacenter Trends

OQC and Digital Realty launch quantum-AI data centre in New York

OQC and Digital Realty launch NYC’s first Quantum-AI data centre, combining quantum and AI technologies for enterprise use.

Sep 17, 2025
Deutsche-Bahn-FRMCS

Global Cloud Services Trends

Nokia deploys 1900 MHz 5G for Deutsche Bahn FRMCS

Nokia and Deutsche Bahn launch 1900 MHz 5G deployment to support FRMCS, replacing GSM-R with resilient, high-capacity railway communications.

Sep 17, 2025

North America Datacenter Trends

Google pledges £5bn boost to UK AI ahead of Trump state visit

Alphabet-owned Google has unveiled plans to invest £5 billion in the UK over the next two years in artificial intelligence infrastructure, research and development, in a move timed to coincide with US President Donald Trump’s state visit. The announcement includes a new data…

Sep 17, 2025
Asia Carrier Conference 2025 Cebu-subsea cables and interconnection

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

Asia Carrier Conference 2025 kicks off in Cebu

Asia Carrier Conference 2025 opens in Cebu, with workshops on subsea cables, interconnection and carrier strategies for Asia-Pacific.

Sep 17, 2025
American International School-Abuja-Education

Africa Institutional Trends

American International School Abuja Leads Global Education

Discover American International School Abuja, advancing education with innovation, diversity, and global standards in Nigeria.

Sep 17, 2025
AFR-IX Telecom Niger-IP Transit Niger

Global Regional ISP Trends

AFR-IX Telecom Niger expands high-performance connectivity

AFR-IX Telecom Niger delivers internet, IP Transit and MPLS services, bridging gaps in Niger’s digital and enterprise networks.

Sep 17, 2025
NINETEC SARL-Starlink Niger

Global Cloud Services Trends

NINETEC SARL drives digital solutions and satellite internet

NINETEC SARL delivers Starlink, telecom and ICT services in Niger, supporting digital growth for enterprises, NGOs and communities.

Sep 17, 2025
Winrock Nigeria- ISP- Fibre

Africa Regional ISP Trends

Winrock Nigeria ISP Expands Fibre Internet Services

Winrock Nigeria ISP delivers reliable fibre internet services, bridging digital gaps across industries.

Sep 17, 2025
WELINK: New ISP player and South African broadband landscape

Global Cloud Services Trends

WELINK: New ISP player and South African broadband landscape

South Africa’s broadband market faces hurdles such as weather risks, power cuts, spectrum delays, and price sensitivity.

Sep 17, 2025
FASTR-Connect

Africa Regional ISP Trends

FASTR connect brings affordable fibre across South Africa

FASTR Connect expands affordable fibre internet across South Africa, with plans from R9/day and community partnerships.

Sep 17, 2025
Why constitutional deadlock undermines AFRINIC’s credibility

Companies

Why constitutional deadlock undermines AFRINIC’s credibility

AFRINIC deadlock, election credibility, governance crisis, ICANN role, Africa internet, IP allocation, stakeholder trust

Sep 17, 2025
Why AFRINIC should confront misinformation in elections

Companies

Why AFRINIC should confront misinformation in elections

Misinformation in AFRINIC elections is eroding trust and threatening Africa’s internet governance. Cloud Innovation calls on the registry to act, ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability.

Sep 16, 2025
ICANN and AFRINIC: A complex relationship

Companies

ICANN and AFRINIC: A complex relationship

ICANN’s oversight of AFRINIC exposes governance failures in Mauritius, threatening African sovereignty and global registry trust.

Sep 16, 2025