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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: 11 briefings

  1. ICANN recognised AFRINIC, but then turned away

    AFRINIC gained ICANN recognition in 2005, but without the support and resources it needed, the RIR quickly fell apart.

  2. AFRINIC’s chaotic election sparks calls for reform

    AFRINIC’s controversial 2024 board election deepens trust crisis as disqualified candidates and legal disputes spark calls for urgent reform.

  3. AFRINIC’s use of RPKI to prevent hijacks

    AFRINIC uses RPKI to help African networks prevent IP hijacks, secure routing, and strengthen internet resilience across the region.

  4. AFRINIC’s RPKI delays leave African internet vulnerable

    Afrinic’s 30% RPKI adoption lags behind global standards, leaving African networks exposed to route hijacking and security breaches.

  5. What Africa’s internet looked like before AFRINIC

    Before AFRINIC, Africa’s IP address allocations were handled by global registries through structured, neutral processes. This article explains how Cloud Innovation lawfully received its resources and how courts later upheld those rights against efforts by AFRINIC to revoke them.

  6. Why AFRINIC policy development is so slow

    Institutional gridlock and eroding community trust AFRINIC, the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for Africa, is responsible for managing IP address allocations and shaping policy through its Policy Development Process (PDP). Designed to be bottom-up, open, and community-driven, the PDP has in recent…

  7. AFRINIC’s Financial Strategy Raises Accountability Concerns

    Ongoing election disputes at AFRINIC raise doubts about its governance and could destabilise internet services across Africa.

  8. ICANN’s ‘failure’ and ‘hypocrisy’ highlighted by expert as WSIS+20 starts

    AFRINIC: The catalyst that backfired As ICANN attempts to control the narrative at the UN’s WSIS+20 summit, digital sovereignty advocate Sophia Bekele has revived long-buried evidence of systemic manipulation, exposing the organisation’s selective moralism and a legacy of impunity. At the UN’s WSIS+…

  9. Could a public audit save AFRINIC from collapse?

    Calls grow for an independent audit to expose AFRINIC’s financial mismanagement and restore trust in the organisation.

  10. How AFRINIC’s board elections became a political battlefield

    AFRINIC’s cancelled 2025 board election reveals deep political infighting and raises concerns over governance and institutional integrity.

  11. What happens after you submit an IP request to AFRINIC

    The IP request process includes validation, invoicing, and allocation steps designed to support fair distribution across the African region.

Coverage

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

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Ericsson returns to profit as licensing savings lift margins

    Ericsson swings to profit in Q2 as licensing cost cuts boost margins and North American growth offsets weaker global sales.

Coverage

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

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. UK mobile boost could unlock $299B

    Improving UK mobile coverage could unlock £230 billion in economic gains by 2035 via 5G, automation, and connectivity.

  2. Oracle to invest $3B in cloud and AI in Germany and Netherlands

    Oracle will invest $3 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure across Germany and the Netherlands over five years, targeting local demand.

Coverage

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

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Vodafone launches ‘Fix & Go’ in-store repair service

    Vodafone introduces affordable, same-day repairs for Samsung, Apple, and Google handsets, expanding across the UK.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Asia-Pacific Trends / Asia-Pacific National Telecom Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Optus-led LEO project takes aim at Australia’s satellite autonomy

    Optus will lead a A$1.5B push to build Australia’s first sovereign LEO satellite network, aiming to boost autonomy and rural connectivity.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 7 briefings

  1. SES completes $3.1B Intelsat deal after final clearances

    SES finalises $3.1bn Intelsat deal, marking a major consolidation as traditional satellite firms respond to LEO pressure.

  2. Hologram RDC telecom services

    Hologram RDC offers fibre, voice, and cloud services in DRC, with support for enterprise and government sectors.

  3. $84M boost for Moonvalley’s AI video platform

    Moonvalley raises $84M to grow Marey, an AI video tool built on licensed content for studios and creators.

  4. Smartphone market expands even amid macroeconomic stress

    Global smartphone shipments grow 1% in Q2 2025, with Samsung outperforming and IDC cutting full-year forecast due to economic pressures.

  5. Infoset SARL: Pushes digital growth in the DRC

    Infoset SARL leads digital transformation in the DRC, overcoming IT challenges with innovative infrastructure solutions.

  6. Future Technology Solutions Today: Shaping tech landscape

    FTST delivers tailored tech solutions across industries, focusing on innovation, automation, and cybersecurity to drive growth.

  7. TechPlus: ICT and cloud services

    TechPlus offers ICT, cloud, and digital consulting services in the DRC across finance, health, education, and logistics sectors.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 3 briefings

  1. EXA launches new Low-Latency fibre route across Europe

    EXA Infrastructure has deployed a new 1,200 km low-latency fibre route linking London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Brussels.

  2. Exa Infrastructure opens new fibre route in Western Europe

    Exa Infrastructure builds new terrestrial fibre link from London to Frankfurt via Amsterdam and Brussels to meet growing traffic demand.

  3. CityFibre secures $2.98B to expand UK network

    CityFibre secures £2.3 billion in funding to expand its full‑fibre network to 8 million UK premises by 2030.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Asia-Pacific Trends / Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. China rushes for Nvidia chips as US ban eases

    Chinese firms bulk-buy Nvidia processors as export rules shift, underscoring critical AI tech dependencies.

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Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 12 briefings

  1. Open Access Data Centres: Pan‑Africa carrier‑neutral data hubs

    Open Access Data Centres delivers carrier-neutral, Tier III data centres and edge facilities across Africa, offering green infrastructure.

  2. Blue Cloud Networks Limited: Delivering home internet wirelessly

    Ghana’s Ozone Broadband delivers wireless internet through Blue Cloud Networks Limited’s innovative, simple deployment model.

  3. Republic Bank (Ghana) Ltd: Strengthening finance across Ghana

    Republic Bank Ghana offers mortgages, digital banking, regional growth and fintech partnerships to deepen inclusion.

  4. IT PROJET Africa digital services

    IT PROJET delivers IT, telecom, and energy infrastructure services across Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Niger in West Africa.

  5. BigPay Ghana: Revolutionising digital payments

    BigPay Ghana offers secure digital payments and financial inclusion, addressing challenges like security and adoption.

  6. GPX Egypt drives Africa’s digital growth with Tier 4 data centres

    GPX Egypt operates Tier 4 carrier-neutral data centres in Cairo, connecting Africa to major undersea cables and enabling secure.

  7. MSTelcom fuels Angola’s digital leap with telecom innovation

    MSTelcom expands Angola’s digital network with cloud, satellite, and automation—driving innovation in Africa’s telecom landscape.

  8. ADEX Technology: Algeria’s cloud and IT integration leader

    ADEX Technology delivers sovereign cloud and AI-powered IT services from its certified data centre, driving digital growth in Algeria.

  9. UEMOA integration body for West Africa

    Uemoa is a union of eight West African states. It promotes economic integration, financial regulation and shared currency use in the region.

  10. Skylink Networks: bridging Kenya’s digital divide

    Skylink Networks delivers licensed broadband to Kenya’s marginalised areas, connecting schools, hospitals and households.

  11. Fidelity Bank Ghana: Driving digital inclusion

    Fidelity Bank Ghana expands financial access by combining fintech innovation, agency banking, and mobile platforms to support underserved communities and small businesses across the country.

  12. Noor group: Powering Egypt’s digital backbone

    Explore how Noor Group leads Egypt’s enterprise internet service market with advanced connectivity, cloud, and managed IT solutions.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 3 briefings

  1. PAV Burkina Faso landing point

    PAV Burkina Faso delivers bandwidth landing, internet exchange, traffic analysis and DDoS protection via virtual landing points.

  2. MTL Malawi: Leading fixed-line & ICT provider

    Malawi Telecommunications Ltd offers nationwide fixed-line voice, 4G broadband, wholesale fibre, and enterprise ICT services.

  3. Bezeq to acquire Exelera Telecom for $160M

    Bezeq has agreed to acquire Exelera Telecom for $160 million, expanding its fibre broadband network as it leverages recent profitability.

Coverage

Market / Companies / Africa Companies / Africa Cloud Services

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Prudential Bank: Driving innovation in Ghana’s banking sector

    Prudential Bank leads digital innovation in Ghana, enhancing accessibility while navigating challenges like regulation and competition.

Coverage

Governance / CASE FILE

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Central Bank of Congo

    The Central Bank of Congo manages currency, monetary policy, and financial stability in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Angola Telecom: Connecting Angola to the future

    Driving nationwide connectivity Angola Telecom, formed in 1992 through the merger of ENATEL and EPTEL, is Angola’s pioneering state-owned telecommunications operator, headquartered in Luanda. The company delivers technology services like “Fale e Navegue,” combining voice and Internet services (wire…

Coverage

Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Institutional Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. AIMS Ghana: Empowering Africa’s STEM talent

    AIMS Ghana champions mathematical sciences, machine intelligence education and global research partnerships in Africa.

Coverage

Governance / NOGS / Asia-Pacific NOGs / LKNOG

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. LKNOG 9 conference: Networking, AI, and innovation in Sri Lanka

    LKNOG 9 Conference in Colombo will address AI’s impact, resilient networks, and emerging technologies, fostering talent and knowledge sharing.

Coverage

Market / Trends / North America Trends / North America National Telecom Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. T-Mobile Secures DOJ Nod for U.S. Cellular Deal

    T-Mobile’s $4.4B deal to acquire US Cellular assets wins DOJ approval despite antitrust concerns over rural market concentration.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Datacenter Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Virtual Technologies & Solutions Burkina Faso connectivity provider

    VTS Burkina Faso delivers fibre, wireless internet, IP transit, VPLS, IPLC and data centre services via national backbone and radio towers.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa National Telecom Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Vodafone Egypt: 5G rollout, AI integration and local partnerships

    Vodafone Egypt’s rise from late‑nineties challenger to market leader, detailing its 5G launch, AI integration, industry partnerships.