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Internet Infrastructure Institution
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Companies
AFRINIC proxy reform sparks deeper trust issues
AFRINIC’s proxy reform draws criticism for avoiding deeper governance failures that continue to undermine trust and legitimacy.

Companies
Kurt Lindqvist’s ICP‑2 actions spark fresh scrutiny during AFRINIC turmoil
A newly adopted document grants authority to assess and de-recognise regional internet registries, bypassing expected community input.

Companies
ICANN Rejects African Court Rulings to Protect AFRINIC
ICANN rejects African court rulings in defence of AFRINIC, raising concerns over judicial legitimacy and regional sovereignty.

Companies
What is Cloud Innovation, and why is it leading the charge to dissolve AFRINIC?
What happened: Cloud Innovation calls for liquidation of failed registry Cloud Innovation Ltd has launched a formal call to dissolve the African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC). AFRINIC is the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) responsible for managing IP address resources…

Companies
Internet community reacts to call for AFRINIC wind-up
Cloud Innovation’s call to wind up AFRINIC has sparked debate across ICANN, the NRO, ISPs, and civil society.

Companies
A radical proposal, or a necessary reset? Assessing the case for dissolving AFRINIC
Petition to dissolve AFRINIC ignites debate over governance, trust, and whether liquidation is necessary for reform.

Asia-Pacific Datacenter
Elon Musk’s xAI considers Saudi Arabia for data centre growth
Elon Musk’s xAI seeks data centre growth in Saudi Arabia, reflecting new state-AI partnerships shaping global infrastructure.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
VodafoneThree power connectivity at Sizewell C site
VodafoneThree brings 5G to Sizewell C, supporting real-time operations, worker safety and digital infrastructure at the UK nuclear site.

Europe and Middle East Datacenter Trends
Eni and Khazna develop UAE data centre hub
Eni and Khazna to build 100MW data centre in Abu Dhabi, supporting digital operations and energy-efficient infrastructure.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
China-backed hackers intensify cyberattacks on Taiwan chipmakers
China-backed hackers launched spear-phishing campaigns against Taiwan chipmakers and analysts from March to June 2025.

Africa Cloud Services Trends
BTS rolls out Record-Fast modular data centre in Ivory Coast
What happened: Modular, edge-ready cloud hub launched in Abidjan innovation zone BTS has completed the installation of its first modular, cloud-enabled data centre at the Village des Technologies de l’Information et de la Biotechnologie (VITIB) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Sparkle’s New Thessaloniki Hub Bolsters Balkan Connectivity
Sparkle launches a second point of presence in Thessaloniki, boosting Balkan IP capacity and access to BlueMed submarine routes.

Africa Institutional
US moves to ban Chinese tech from global submarine cables
US plans to block Chinese firms from undersea cable projects could reshape global internet infrastructure amid rising tech tensions.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Vipnet delivers broadband and enterprise connectivity nationwide
Vipnet is a telecom operator in Côte d’Ivoire offering broadband, IP transit, cloud, and interconnection services nationwide.

Global National Telecom
Chinguitel: Mauritania’s third mobile operator
Chinguitel is Mauritania’s third mobile operator offering 3G/4G, prepaid/postpaid plans, enterprise SMS/data services.

Africa Regional ISP
SEACOM: Africa’s pioneering subsea cable & ICT provider
SEACOM is Africa’s leading submarine cable and fibre network operator, providing wholesale and enterprise solutions.

Africa Regional ISP
OMTDS: Mauritius B2B connectivity & managed services
OMTDS delivers carrier-neutral B2B connectivity, VPN, IP transit, and VoIP services from Mauritius, combining 24/7 managed support.

Global Cloud Services Trends
ATCS telecom and security services
Atcs delivers telecom, digital security, infrastructure, and energy solutions to support national ICT growth across Burkina Faso.

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
Connectis: Drives digital shift in Belgian public sector
Connectis supports Belgium’s digital public services amid growing complexity in compliance, security and system integration.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Electro Shack: Powering Liberia’s digital future
Electro Shack delivers integrated tech solutions in Liberia, combining connectivity with solar power to overcome infrastructure gaps.
