RIRs play a key role in IP address allocation but lack enforcement power, raising governance questions amid disputes like the AFRINIC case.
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As global internet governance comes under scrutiny, experts highlight risks of centralised control and advocate structural change.
AFRINIC’s election disputes expose flaws in governance. Other RIRs must learn lessons to protect trust and stability.
AFRINIC’s governance crisis sparks debate and the independence of regional internet registries.
AFRINIC’s unexpected election cancellation deepens uncertainty around its governance. Can it still meet the continent’s growing needs?
ARIN removes IP recovery clause from its RSA to align with global RIRs, improving clarity and trust in IP address management.
ARIN community discusses the feasibility of allocating IP addresses to individuals A lively discussion has emerged within the ARIN community…
What happened: ARIN concludes ICP-2 Principles Consultation to update RIR criteria On January 22, 2025, ARIN announced the completion of…
What happened ICANN plans to phase out port 43 Whois servers and transition to RDAP. Some TLDs are expected to…
The Address Policy Working Group session at RIPE 88 revealed broad support for refining the application of IPv6 policies.
Each computer connecting to the Internet, whether from America or Africa, requires its unique IP address, presenting a significant challenge.…
The Internet Protocol (IP), a set of guidelines that control data transmission over networks, is the foundation upon which the…