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Editorial image for Should you boycott the AFRINIC election? We say yes – and here’s why.

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Should you boycott the AFRINIC election? We say yes – and here’s why

AFRINIC election is untrustworthy, ICANN’s intervention threatens Africa’s autonomy, supporting Cloud Innovation’s reset call.

Sep 11, 2025
Editorial image for Bypassing the Bylaws: How AFRINIC’s election playbook was rewritten without consent.

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Bypassing the Bylaws: How AFRINIC’s election playbook was rewritten without consent

AFRINIC’s annulled election sparks dissolution calls as Lindqvist’s new governance document deepens Africa’s internet crisis.

Sep 11, 2025
Mauritius Acting President revokes Judge Bellepeau’s AFRINIC investigation mandate

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Mauritius Acting President revokes Judge Bellepeau’s AFRINIC investigation mandate

Acting President Jean Yvan Robert Hungley formally revokes Judge Bellepeau’s inspector mandate amid ongoing AFRINIC governance turmoil and legal disputes.

Sep 11, 2025
5 people destroying AFRINIC and turning Mauritius into an anarchy

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5 people destroying AFRINIC and turning Mauritius into an anarchy

AFRINIC’s collapse is driven by five actors whose actions undermine law and governance, endangering Africa’s internet.

Sep 11, 2025
ICANN CEO’s latest power play: NRO’s new consultation hides a quiet expansion of authority

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ICANN CEO’s latest power play: NRO’s new consultation hides a quiet expansion of authority

ICANN’s expanding powers threaten Internet governance, shifting authority from regional registries to centralized control.

Sep 11, 2025
A stronger Mauritius constitution will safeguard AFRINIC

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A stronger Mauritius constitution will safeguard AFRINIC

Mauritius must reinforce its constitution to safeguard AFRINIC’s autonomy and protect Africa’s internet registry from political influence.

Sep 11, 2025
Editorial image for Special Report: AFRINIC members defend proxy voting as vital safeguard.

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Special Report: AFRINIC members defend proxy voting as vital safeguard

AFRINIC members defend proxy voting as essential to fair elections, removing it risks excluding voices and eroding trust.

Sep 10, 2025
Why AFRINIC members should refuse to participate in this flawed election

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Why AFRINIC members should refuse to participate in this flawed election

AFRINIC’s upcoming election has been branded illegitimate after courts and members condemned its broken rules. Cloud Innovation urges a boycott, warning participation would only legitimize a failed registry and threaten Africa’s internet future.

Sep 10, 2025
Voter Biometric Registration

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Disenfranchised by design? Why AFRINIC’s online-only voting is a threat to member rights

AFRINIC’s demand for biometric voter data sparks outrage over privacy, deepening its governance crisis and fuelling calls.

Sep 10, 2025
Editorial image for Did AFRINIC just sideline its constitution? Experts question election compliance.

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Did AFRINIC just sideline its constitution? Experts question election compliance

AFRINIC’s governance crisis deepens as experts question the legitimacy of its recent actions regarding election compliance.

Sep 10, 2025
Is AFRINIC breaking its own rules? Inside the election procedures that violate the bylaws

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Is AFRINIC breaking its own rules? Inside the election procedures that violate the bylaws

AFRINIC annulled its June 23 election over a single unverified proxy dispute, discarding valid votes and defying its own bylaws. Stakeholders warn this broken process threatens Africa’s internet governance and call for an urgent reset.

Sep 9, 2025
Editorial image for Reasons the upcoming AFRINIC election is illegal – And why it must be stopped.

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Reasons the upcoming AFRINIC election is illegal – And why it must be stopped

AFRINIC’s planned election faces legal challenges in Mauritius, as Cloud Innovation and the Supreme Court call for accountability.

Sep 9, 2025
APNIC 60 workshops kick off in Da Nang

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APNIC 60 workshops kick off in Da Nang

APNIC 60 workshops in Da Nang provide practical training in routing, network security, and operations from 4–8 September 2025.

Sep 9, 2025
What you need to know about the August 29 AFRINIC election

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What you need to know about the August 29 AFRINIC election

The August 29 AFRINIC election is facing controversy, with critics arguing it is both illegal and a violation of democratic principles.

Sep 9, 2025
AFRINIC election: Voter fraud uncovered as ECom member threatens to resign

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AFRINIC election: Voter fraud uncovered as ECom member threatens to resign

A whistleblower and new investigation expose widespread voter registration fraud in AFRINIC’s election, raising doubts over legitimacy, governance, and accountability.

Sep 8, 2025
Why AFRINIC’s governance matters to the whole internet

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Why AFRINIC’s governance matters to the whole internet

AFRINIC’s governance collapse threatens global internet stability—rule-based reform is essential for safeguarding address allocation systems.

Sep 8, 2025
AFRINIC reschedules election under Supreme Court oversight

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AFRINIC reschedules election under Supreme Court oversight

AFRINIC reschedules its board election to 10–12 September 2025, under supervision of Supreme Court and Electoral Commissioner.

Sep 8, 2025
UK military turns to Motorola and Nokia for new tactical network

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UK military turns to Motorola and Nokia for new tactical network

UK military adopts Motorola and Nokia tactical 5G network for fast, secure battlefield communications with drones, vehicles.

Sep 8, 2025
AFRINIC’s independence: Why rule of law must prevail over political interference

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AFRINIC’s independence: Why rule of law must prevail over political interference

Mauritius’ political interference in AFRINIC elections undermines rule of law and sets a dangerous precedent for African Internet governance.

Sep 8, 2025
How AFRINIC became a battleground for internet control

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How AFRINIC became a battleground for internet control

AFRINIC’s governance crisis has sparked a struggle over Africa’s internet resources. External forces are threatening regional autonomy.

Sep 8, 2025

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RIR Watchdog

Five regional sessions tracking allocation policy, board legitimacy, and institutional continuity.

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Case File

Long-cycle governance dossiers with legal, election, and institutional stress analysis.

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Number Resource Society

Membership, charter, and resource-governance intelligence from the NRS ecosystem.

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ICANN

DNS coordination, accountability frameworks, and global multi-stakeholder process dynamics.

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IETF

Protocol standardization trajectory and interoperability risk under fragmented policy conditions.

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History of Internet

Long-cycle infrastructure history used for governance interpretation and structural forecasting.

Open History Session

NOGs

Operator-level implementation intelligence from APRICOT plus regional and national NOG ecosystems.

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