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AFRINIC-ICANN

Governance

AFRINIC instability threatens Africa’s internet future

Governance failure undermines AFRINIC’s legitimacy AFRINIC, the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for Africa, is once again embroiled in controversy following…

May 26, 2026
afrinic

Governance

AFRINIC’s Election Failures Undermine Africa’s Internet Reliability

Shady election processes and governance failures at AFRINIC risk disrupting address allocation and undermining Africa’s internet progress.

May 26, 2026
AFRINIC IPv6

Governance

How AFRINIC is helping Africa embrace IPv6

AFRINIC supports Africa’s IPv6 transition with free training, deployathons, policy guidance and government collaboration.

May 26, 2026
STELLAR-IX

Cloud Service

StellarIX: Pan‑African data infrastructure specialist

StellarIX, an Axian Telecom subsidiary, offers Tier‑III data centres, colocation, cloud hosting, and managed services across Africa.

May 26, 2026
T‑Mobile & UScellular

Governance

T‑Mobile closes $4.4B UScellular deal, gains 30% spectrum

T‑Mobile acquires UScellular for $4.4 billion after DOJ antitrust clearance, gaining spectrum and customers while boosting rural 5G reach.

May 26, 2026
IQ Fiber

Cloud Service

IQ Fiber brings 10‑gig network to Savannah

IQ Fiber launches 10 Gbps fibre service in Savannah with a US $50 million investment and new local operations centre.

May 26, 2026
afrinic_crisis

Governance

AFRINIC’s Financial Strategy Raises Accountability Concerns

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

May 26, 2026
RPKI

Governance

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.

May 26, 2026
Open Access Data Centres (Mauritius) Ltd

Cloud Service

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.

May 26, 2026
afrinic_crisis

Governance

Cloud Innovation: AFRINIC’s board “Legally Void” after invalid vote

AFRINIC, Cloud Innovation, RIR, Africa Internet, Internet Registry, Election Controversy

May 26, 2026
GVA Burkina Faso

Governance

GVA ultra‑fast internet across Africa

GVA delivers fibre‑optic broadband in African countries. It offers FTTH, IP transit and scalable internet services.

May 26, 2026
BENGOL.NET LIMITED

Governance

Bengolnet: Malawi’s fibre‑first internet innovator

Bengolnet is a Malawian ISP providing fibre, wireless and satellite internet, CCTV, VPN and data‑centre services.

May 26, 2026
A solution or a coup? Member perspectives on AFRINIC’s future

Governance

A solution or a coup? Member perspectives on AFRINIC’s future

AFRINIC faces internal crisis, with members split on whether reform or leadership change can resolve issues.

May 26, 2026
afrinic_crisis

Governance

Cloud Innovation vs AFRINIC: A Legal Standoff

Cloud Innovation questions AFRINIC’s legitimacy, reigniting debate over internet resource governance and legal authority in Africa.

May 26, 2026
ICANN Rejects African Court Rulings to Protect AFRINIC

Governance

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.

May 26, 2026
ICP-2

Governance

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.

May 26, 2026
AFRINIC liquidation-African internet emergency

Governance

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.

May 26, 2026
AFRINIC annual report

Governance

AFRINIC’s annual reports: what they reveal

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

May 26, 2026
Arquelle-Shaw

People

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.

May 26, 2026
Afribone‑Guinee SA: Drive digital growth in Guinea

Cloud Service

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.

May 26, 2026