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Decentralizing Internet Governance: RIRs Urged to Avoid Politics

3/19/2026

Summary

Story summary

Regional Internet Registries (RIRs), including AFRINIC, should not claim political representation or ownership of network resources.
The concentration of decision-making power within RIRs leads to a lack of accountability and transparency.
They advocate decentralization and interoperability, emphasizing verifiability and continuity over political entitlement.
The goal is to maintain Internet stability while minimizing arbitrary control over essential resources.

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Story summary

Regional Internet Registries (RIRs), including AFRINIC, should not claim political representation or ownership of network resources.
The concentration of decision-making power within RIRs leads to a lack of accountability and transparency.
They advocate decentralization and interoperability, emphasizing verifiability and continuity over political entitlement.
The goal is to maintain Internet stability while minimizing arbitrary control over essential resources.