AFRINIC Election Annulment Sparks Internet Governance Crisis

The annulment of the recent African Network Information Center (AFRINIC) election by the court-appointed receiver, without explanation, has prompted warnings from ICANN and calls for AFRINIC's dissolution. Concerns over potential irregularities, including forged powers of attorney, led to the cancellation. ISPA alleges fraudulent use of powers of attorney during in-person voting. AFRINIC's silence fuels the crisis, with ICANN threatening intervention and Cloud Innovation filing for liquidation. This highlights AFRINIC's long-standing governance issues and concerns about the stability of the African internet.