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The Great African IP Lock-In: How a Disputed Board is Trapping Millions in Digital AssetsHazel LongFebruary 25, 2026 IPv4 scarcity has turned unused blocks into valuable assets, offering ISPs new opportunities for strategic growth.
ICANN’s role in AFRINIC elections faces scrutiny, claims of interference Claims have emerged that ICANN’s interference in AFRINIC’s elections risks invalidating votes and IP allocations, threatening Africa’s internet stability. The African Network Information Centre…
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