Mauritius’ political interference in AFRINIC elections undermines rule of law and sets a dangerous precedent for African Internet governance.
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AFRINIC’s biometric demand risks member privacy and trust, exposing governance to legal and security vulnerabilities.
Most people we interviewed say they never share their email with Smart Africa and many have never heard of the group.
AFRINIC’s governance crisis exposes how constitutional ambiguities allow political capture, eroding trust in Africa’s internet future.
AFRINIC crisis exposes Mauritius constitution challenges and ICANN role in Africa’s internet governance.
The way back to stability is clear: court-supervised elections, transparency—and government non-interference.
AFRINIC’s governance crisis, worsened by Mauritian government interference, threatens Africa’s digital sovereignty and IP resources.
Mauritius’ Registrar of Companies drove AFRINIC’s member saga, exposing state interference that threatens Africa’s digital sovereignty.
Nomination Committees, intended as impartial gatekeepers, have been compromised by political capture—undermining AFRINIC’s rule of law.
AFRINIC invites feedback on the second draft of the RIR Governance Document (ICP-2 update) through 7 November 2025.
Mauritian courts uphold AFRINIC elections, protect Africa’s IP resources, and counter mismanagement and ICANN overreach.
Afrinic’s governance crisis highlights lessons from Mauritius, stressing law, autonomy, and risks of interference.