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IP addresses are essential digital capital that enable connectivity, drive economic value and shape modern business strategy.
Lu Heng argues his role in IPv4 markets was inevitable, highlighting the structural forces driving decentralised Internet governance.
An analysis of why disputes over IP address governance have become a test of stability for the global number registry system.
AFRINIC’s fierce response to basic factual questions reveals deeper governance anxieties, as NRS presses for transparency amid disputed board elections.
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.
AFRINIC’s governance meltdown fuels debate over launching a successor registry to protect Africa’s internet resources and restore trust.
AFRINIC’s regional representation in elections explained, highlighting board seats, NomCom structure, and governance concerns.
Mauritius’ legal uncertainty endangers AFRINIC elections; judicial independence needed to restore community-led governance.
AFRINIC’s broken election system has left members facing annulled votes, court disputes, and collapsing trust. In contrast, other Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) enforce transparency, independent oversight, and strict bylaw compliance. Cloud Innovation argues Africa must learn from these global models to restore accountability and safeguard its digital future.
Cloud Innovation pushes reset amid AFRINIC crisis and ICANN control disputes.
Mauritius’ legal ambiguity under the Companies Act, government intervention, and court rulings disrupt AFRINIC’s democratic elections.