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Concise reporting on the developments shaping internet governance and infrastructure. Browse each area for recent news, context and watchpoints.

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Governance / RIR Watchdog / AFRINIC / Story

In this section: 14 briefings

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. AFRINIC’s annual reports: what they reveal

    AFRINIC’s annual reports reveal recurring governance and financial challenges, prompting calls for greater transparency and accountability.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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 across 54 African natio…

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Asia-Pacific Trends / Asia-Pacific Datacenter Trends

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. Damac Digital acquires land for AI data centre in Indonesia

    JLL facilitated Damac Digital’s land deal for a major AI data centre in Indonesia, advancing Southeast Asia’s digital infrastructure.

  2. Stonepeak injects $1.3B into Princeton Digital Group

    Stonepeak’s $1.3 billion equity investment backs Princeton Digital’s Asia data centre expansion amid growing regional digital demand.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Datacenter Trends

In this section: 3 briefings

  1. AtlasEdge Launches Stuttgart Data Centre

    AtlasEdge opens STR001, its eighth German centre, delivering low‑latency 20 MW capacity fully powered by renewables in Stuttgart.

  2. Trump set to unveil AI guidelines with energy focus

    Trump’s AI Action Plan proposes looser AI regulation, promotes national energy infrastructure, and supports data centre growth.

  3. Vertiv to acquire Great Lakes in major data centre expansion

    Vertiv’s $2.2 billion purchase of Great Lakes targets AI-driven demand for energy-efficient data centre cooling solutions.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 9 briefings

  1. EU ends Corning monopoly probe with glass supply concessions

    Corning avoids EU fines by accepting supply contract limits to resolve smartphone glass monopoly concerns through 2032.

  2. Rawafed Libya: Advancing Libya’s Digital Infrastructure

    Rawafed Libya delivers IT solutions in a challenging market, supporting banking and oil sectors with secure digital infrastructure.

  3. Manara Tech: Advancing Iraq’s Digital Connectivity

    Manara Tech delivers critical telecom infrastructure across Iraq, overcoming power and security challenges with technology services.

  4. Cbinet leading internet provider in Burundi

    Cbinet SA is Burundi’s leading internet provider. It offers domain services, MPLS and operates national network infrastructure.

  5. Econet Leo Burundi mobile and internet provider

    Econet Leo Burundi offers mobile voice, data, 3G/4G LTE network and EcoCash mobile money services across Burundi.

  6. Silicone Connect: Expands next-gen interconnects

    Silicone Connect expands interconnect offerings for high-performance electronics and tackles industry supply and innovation hurdles

  7. Afribone‑Guinee SA: Drive digital growth in Guinea

    Afribone‑Guinee SA delivers high‑speed internet, hybrid network and ICT services to businesses in Guinea’s evolving telecom sector.

  8. ONEA Burkina Faso water and sanitation utility

    ONEA manages water and sanitation services in Burkina Faso. It builds and operates infrastructure for national clean water delivery.

  9. Amazon AWS cuts hundreds of jobs amid AI restructuring

    Amazon AWS cuts hundreds of jobs in sales and tech as it shifts focus to AI services amid growing competition.

Coverage

Market / Trends / North America Trends / North America Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. LINX joins INDATEL to boost rural US broadband

    LINX partners with INDATEL to expand interconnection services and cloud access for underserved rural US broadband providers.

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Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. MVNO shifts from TIM to Vodafone in bold move

    PosteMobile shifts from TIM to Vodafone in a major MVNO move, signalling intensified competition in Italy’s mobile wholesale market.

  2. Ofcom targets spoofed UK mobile numbers to curb scam calls

    Ofcom proposes new measures to block spoofed UK mobile calls from abroad, aiming to reduce fraud—part of a wider strategy to curb scam calls.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. NSSLGlobal to enhance UK diplomatic communications

    NSSLGlobal partners with FCDO Services and Eutelsat OneWeb to deliver resilient, high-speed satellite comms for UK embassies.

  2. 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.

Coverage

Governance / IETF

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. IETF 123 advances in Madrid following hackathon conclusion

    IETF 123 continues in Madrid after hackathon closes; side meetings and protocol sessions run through 25 July.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 5 briefings

  1. Movicel: Angola’s agile telecoms challenger

    Movicel rolls out mobile financial services in Angola as it faces strong competition and growing pressure to expand network reach.

  2. Bank of Ghana: Driving stability and innovation

    Ghana’s central bank strengthens regulation and explores digital finance to address economic risks and enhance stability.

  3. Congo Telecom: Showcases digital vision at OSIANE 2025

    Congo Telecom joins OSIANE 2025 to drive regional connectivity and showcase infrastructure and digital service innovation.

  4. Etranzact Ghana Limited: Driving digital payments in Ghana

    Etranzact delivers payment infrastructure, mobile banking, and agency platforms across Ghana’s financial ecosystem.

  5. ARPCE: Boosts consumer dialogue in Pointe-Noire

    ARPCE strengthens consumer dialogue and transparency in Congo’s telecom sector to address challenges and improve services.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global National Telecom Trends

In this section: 4 briefings

  1. SOGEB SA: A key player in Guinea’s digital infrastructure

    SOGEB SA leads Guinea’s digital growth, expanding telecom services and embracing new technologies for broader connectivity.

  2. Equinix names ex‑AT&T VP as Americas president

    Equinix appoints Arquelle Shaw as Americas president, leading growth in AI-ready data centres and digital infrastructure across the region.

  3. Telenor exits TV joint venture with Viaplay in $113M deal

    Telenor sells its 50% stake in Allente to Viaplay for $113 million, focusing on telecom infrastructure investments.

  4. Telekom backs Gen Z’s AI doppelgangers for identity exploration

    Deutsche Telekom helps Gen Z create AI-powered digital twins, prompting debate on identity, data ethics, and control in the AI era.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa National Telecom Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Orange Egypt drives innovation in a competitive telecom market

    Orange Egypt, formerly Mobinil, is a leading telecom operator offering mobile, data, and IT services across Egypt.

Coverage

Governance / CASE FILE

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. National Communications Authority: Shaping Ghana’s networks

    Ghana’s NCA regulates telecoms, spectrum, and digital services to ensure reliable and secure national communications infrastructure.

Coverage

Governance / ICANN

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. ICANN CEO Kurt Lindqvist losing control, undermines courts, over-extends reach

    Kurt Lindqvist’s attempted intervention sparks backlash after court-approved election As AFRINIC—the African Network Information Centre—tried to emerge from years of governance paralysis, another actor stepped in to “help.” The result? Even more chaos. On June 2025, the Internet Corporation for Assi…

Coverage

Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Institutional Trends

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. US Embassy: Supporting diplomacy and development in Ghana

    The US Embassy promotes education, security, and diplomacy through its operations and partnerships in Ghana.

  2. Gécamines: Expands education as mining shifts

    Gécamines trains local talent as Congo’s mining sector pushes toward sustainability and global battery mineral demand.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. E& and 4iG forge Cross-Regional digital infrastructure alliance

    e& and 4iG partner to build cross-regional fibre, data centres and digital corridors spanning Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Institutional Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Aljeel Aljadeed: leading Libya’s tech revolution

    Aljeel Aljadeed drives Libya’s digital transformation with tailored IT solutions for businesses and government sectors.