Lu Heng, CEO at Cloud Innovation, argues that Smart Africa’s attempt to force a single centralised Internet policy on a continent as diverse and fractious as Africa is dangerous and ultimately impossible.
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Stakeholders warn CAIGA may shift power from communities to governments, with ICANN’s support deepening concerns over Africa’s digital future.
New UK law will force critical-infrastructure suppliers to comply with cyber-security standards and fast incident reporting.
Google withdraws its antitrust complaint against Microsoft as the EU launches a sector-wide cloud market investigation under DMA.
By layering political control over the existing technical registry model, CAIGA risks undermining the independence and operational stability of regional internet governance.
CAIGA claims to reduce fragmentation, but critics warn Smart Africa and ICANN may deepen divisions by centralising political control.
As Smart Africa pushes CAIGA and ICANN backs its blueprint, fears rise that Africa’s internet will face more risks, not protection.
CAIGA sparks debate as Africa’s IP governance faces collapse, highlighting external influence and urgent need for reform.
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ICANN’s involvement in CAIGA intensifies fears that Africa’s internet may shift from community leadership to state-driven governance control.