AFRINIC’s 2025 election annulment sparks criticism, fueling calls for reform and the registry’s dissolution.
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AFRINIC faces a legitimacy crisis; election disputes and governance challenges require reform to rebuild trust.
AFRINIC’s election process faces scrutiny, raising concerns about governance and Africa’s digital sovereignty management.
External interference threatens Africa’s digital sovereignty and undermines regional governance in AFRINIC’s election.
Governance breakdown at AFRINIC jeopardizes Africa’s critical internet resources and threatens the region’s digital future.
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.
AFRINIC faces governance crisis, with Cloud Innovation calling for reform and ICANN’s control raising concerns.
AFRINIC’s election oversight remains under fire as members question its fairness and transparency. Cloud Innovation urges independent audits and public accountability to restore trust in Africa’s internet governance.
AFRINIC’s disputed elections go beyond a regional issue—they undermine trust in the global internet governance model. By flouting bylaws and annulling valid votes, the registry has created a legitimacy crisis. Cloud Innovation warns that without reform, Africa’s voice in global governance will be silenced, opening the door to external control.
AFRINIC’s elections are repeatedly disputed under weak legal enforcement in Mauritius, leaving members’ votes discarded and trust eroded. Cloud Innovation warns that without stronger judicial oversight or a full reset, Africa’s internet governance and digital future remain at risk.
ICANN CEO Kurtis Lindqvist undermines Mauritius’ courts and AFRINIC’s bylaws, threatening Africa’s internet sovereignty through overreach.