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APNIC expands local engagement at TWNOG 6.0 in Taiwan
APNIC participated in TWNOG 6.0 by hosting a booth, delivering a Mandarin BGP workshop, and promoting ICP-2 consultation.
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Lu Heng, LARUS CEO, on AFRINIC elections: Clique control must end, decentralisation will ensure democracy
Lu Heng, founder and CEO of IP address management and leasing companies Cloud Innovation and LARUS Ltd, has written an open letter calling for more transparency and community engagement in the run-up to the AFRINIC elections. The elections, set for June 23, 2025, hope to bring to…
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ARIN approves 5% fee increase for 2026
What happened: ARIN announces 5% fee increase for 2026 to support financial strategy The ARIN Board of Trustees approved a 5% increase in its Registration Services Plan (RSP) fees for 2026. This decision is part of ARIN’s ongoing effort to align its operating costs with projected…
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LACNIC 43: Highlights regional challenges and IPv6 progress in Latin America
LACNIC 43 tackles IPv6 gaps, cybersecurity, and digital equity challenges across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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RIPE NCC launches transparency portal for member accountability
RIPE NCC launches Trust Portal to centralise audits, policies, and governance, enhancing transparency in internet infrastructure.
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AFRINIC elections set, voters urged to ‘Reclaim Your Power’
The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) has confirmed it will hold its long-delayed board elections in June 2025, a landmark development for Africa’s Regional Internet Registry as it seeks to recover from a turbulent period marked by governance breakdowns, court battles…
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IP address allocation for individuals: Should RIRs do more?
ARIN community discusses the feasibility of allocating IP addresses to individuals A lively discussion has emerged within the ARIN community regarding the possibility of allocating IP addresses to individuals directly from RIRs. Historically, RIRs such as ARIN have allocated IP…
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Cloud Innovation welcomes AFRINIC Receiver, urges continued allocation of IP addresses to ensure African business growth
Cloud Innovation, an IP management service for Africa, has issued a public statement fully supporting the Mauritius Supreme Court’s recent confirmation of Mr. Gowtamsingh Dabee as the official receiver of AFRINIC—the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for Africa. In its letter…
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LACNIC 43: Key highlights to look forward to in São Paulo
Exciting event on the horizon for BTW media BTW Media are thrilled to announce their participation in LACNIC 43, taking place from 5 to 9 May 2025 in São Paulo, Brazil. This highly anticipated event is a key gathering for professionals in the tech and digital infrastructure…
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LACNIC offers training for safer routing practices in the region
What happened: LACNIC launches training sessions for improved routing security LACNIC has announced a series of technical training sessions aimed at enhancing routing security across the region. The initiative follows a significant rise in routing incidents, particularly in…
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Dutch ministry visits RIPE NCC
RIPE NCC hosts Dutch Ministry delegation to discuss RIPE NCC’s role in Internet governance, policies and security at the RIPE NCC Amsterdam office.
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ARIN seeks feedback on ICP-2, updated RIR governance draft
What happened: ARIN seeks global feedback on revised RIR governance framework On 14 April 2025, ARIN announced the start of a public consultation regarding a draft “Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries.” This…
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RIPE NCC introduces partial payment option
RIPE NCC introduces an online partial payment option, allowing members to make flexible payments through the LIR Portal, enhancing billing management.
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LACNIC focuses on next-gen data centre solutions
What happened: LACNIC unveils new standards for data centre infrastructure LACNIC has announced advancements in data centre infrastructure during its recent conference, LACNIC 43. The organisation emphasised the importance of robust and efficient data centres for the evolving…
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RIPE NCC ends community projects fund
RIPE NCC ends Community Projects Fund after review of effectiveness and resource use, affecting EUR 1.6 million in grants.
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ARIN releases 2024 annual report
What happened: ARIN publishes 2024 annual report on operations and policy updates On April 8, 2025, ARIN announced the availability of its 2024 Annual Report. This comprehensive document provides an overview of the organization’s activities, including updates from the President…
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LACNIC launches applied research initiatives for the internet
What happened:LACNIC collaborates on internet infrastructure development LACNIC has launched an Applied Research initiative aimed at strengthening the internet across Latin America and the Caribbean from 2021 to 2025. This effort involves collaboration with academic institutions…
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LACNIC addresses routing incidents affecting internet stability
What happened: LACNIC improves security following routing incidents LACNIC has recently addressed several routing incidents that have impacted internet stability across Latin America and the Caribbean. These disruptions were caused by configuration errors and malicious…
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RIPE NCC and ITU collaborate to promote IPv6 deployment
What happened: RIPE NCC and ITU sign agreement to promote IPv6 and internet development On 7 March 2025, the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the RIPE Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC) signed a Joint…
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Gábor de Wit named RIPE NCC registry operations chief
What happened: Gábor de Wit appointed as RIPE NCC’s chief registry operations officer The RIPE Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC) has announced the appointment of Gábor de Wit as its new Chief Registry Operations Officer (CROO), effective 1 May 2025. In this role, de Wit will…
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North America governance, transfer-market behavior, and member process monitoring.
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Accountability, member visibility, and implementation signals across the RIPE NCC region.
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Allocation pressure, policy adaptation, and Asia Pacific institutional execution.
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Election process, legal continuity, and board legitimacy under institutional stress.
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Institutional adaptation and ICP-2 governance trajectory in Latin America.
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