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AFRINIC designated a ‘declared company’ by Prime Minister of Mauritius
AFRINIC, Africa’s internet registry, has been designated a ‘declared company’ by Mauritius’ Prime Minister amid mounting legal and operational failures.
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AFRINIC’s proxy vote scandal: What went wrong?
AFRINIC’s election annulment reveals governance instability, raising serious concerns over transparency and regional internet stewardship.
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Cloud Innovation draws scrutiny in AFRINIC power struggle
Cloud Innovation’s legal push against AFRINIC raises concerns over self-interest and regional internet stability in Africa.
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How ICANN’s ICP‑2 policies apply to AFRINIC
ICANN’s ICP‑2 policies give it more control over AFRINIC, while Cloud Innovation calls for appointing a new RIR.
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AFRINIC is now a ‘declared company’ – what does that mean?
AFRINIC’s declared company status underscores its governance failure, prompting renewed calls for reform and regional internet oversight.
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Who is Benjamin Eshun? Ex-AFRINIC chairman who couldn’t let go
Benjamin Eshun, ex-AFRINIC chairman, remains a key figure in governance disputes, sparking debate over leadership accountability.
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Mauritius PM’s rationale for designating AFRINIC a declared company – Why the PM stepped in
Mauritius declares AFRINIC a “declared company”, placing it under legal oversight following election failures and governance concerns.
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Who is Eddy Kayihura? The scandalous past of AFRINIC’s former CEO
Eddy Kayihura’s leadership at AFRINIC ended in scandal, defiance of court rulings, and a governance breakdown.
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ICANN threatens to derecognize AFRINIC after years of silence
ICANN’s threat to derecognize AFRINIC raises concerns, with critics calling it politically motivated after years of neglect.
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ICANN CEO’s opposition to legal POAs will deter participation in AFRINIC elections
ICANN CEO Kurt Lindqvist’s stance against proxy voting in AFRINIC’s 2025 election threatens inclusive participation and governance equity.
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Cloud Innovation supports ICANN’s move to derecognise AFRINIC, calls for successor to be immediately identified
Cloud Innovation demands ICANN and NRO immediately appoint a new RIR, declaring AFRINIC’s governance irreparably broken after election collapse.
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Did ICANN’s lawyer illegally visit AFRINIC when the Official Receiver was away?
A mystery visit by ICANN’s lawyer to AFRINIC raises legal questions amid court-appointed receivership and ongoing governance crisis.
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AFRINIC in Crisis: Legal petition threatens Africa’s internet futu
AFRINIC faces dissolution over financial mismanagement, threatening internet stability across Africa’s 55 member nations.
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A shift in tone: From derecognition threats to diplomatic overtures on AFRINIC
ICANN softens its stance on AFRINIC after earlier threats, raising concerns over global internet governance dynamics and regional autonomy.
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AFRINIC election lessons from proxy voting chaos
AFRINIC’s election collapse prompts Cloud Innovation to call for its dissolution via ICANN’s ICP-2 and RIR handover plan.
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AFRINIC’s annual reports: what they reveal
AFRINIC’s annual reports reveal recurring governance and financial challenges, prompting calls for greater transparency and accountability.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…