Africa’s internet infrastructure is under threat. The crisis paralyzing AfriNIC, our continent’s Regional Internet Registry, has evolved from a technical dispute into a full-blown legal and political battle in Mauritius. This conflict threatens to cripple the organization responsible for allocating IP addresses across Africa, jeopardizing our digital sovereignty and technological independence.
This isn’t just a technical issue—it’s a continental crisis.
We, the Concerned African Stakeholders Ecosystem (CASE), have drafted an urgent appeal to H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission. Our letter calls for the AU to intervene decisively, using its diplomatic influence to de-escalate the conflict and support a comprehensive resolution.
The letter outlines a clear, three-pillar strategy for AU intervention:
- Diplomatic Action: We call on the AU to demand independent, internationally recognized arbitration for the dozens of lawsuits and injunctions that have brought AfriNIC to a halt.
- Governance Reform: We urge the AU to establish a working group to overhaul AfriNIC’s governance, implementing robust conflict-of-interest policies to prevent future crises.
- Unified Response: We propose that the AU mobilize influential African tech companies and financial institutions to demonstrate that the integrity of our internet infrastructure is a matter of continental importance.
Your voice is crucial. By adding your name to this letter, you’re sending a powerful message that you will not stand by while Africa’s digital future is compromised.
Join us in demanding action. Sign the letter today. Deadline is September 10, 2025.
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Great work here. I support the action.