Small resource holders risk marginalisation when member votes can be annulled by state action; legal protection and inclusion are urgent.
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AFRINIC’s failure in leadership planning worsens governance paralysis and threatens the stability of Africa’s internet.
AFRINIC’s image among African internet stakeholders continues to suffer amid governance crises and transparency failures.
AFRINIC’s election delays threaten IPv6 deployment across Africa, risking stagnation in digital infrastructure.
AFRINIC election staff and NomCom must follow ethical standards for transparency, impartiality, and integrity to restore trust.
AFRINIC members lack legal exit rights; forming a splinter RIR faces legal, technical, and recognition barriers.
A fair proxy voting model for AFRINIC must protect member votes with clear rules, legal backing and independent oversight.
Iridium and Qualcomm integrate L-band satellite connectivity into Snapdragon Mission Tactical Radio, targeting defence and allied users.
The ongoing governance crisis at AFRINIC is putting critical internet infrastructure, including IPv6 adoption and Forwarding Address policy.
AFRINIC faces the renewed scrutiny over conflicts of interest between its Nomination and Election Committees.
Small ISPs and remote members face debilitating setbacks from AFRINIC election disruptions, demanding legal clarity and safeguards.
AFRINIC’s voting faces scrutiny after a court-supervised June election was annulled, exposing legal and transparency gaps.