<html aria-label="message body"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div>FYI: You may have received unsolicited messages from the Number Resource Society (NRS). This group is associated with CIL and Larus.</div><div><br></div><div>Please see the forwarded message below for additional context.</div><div><br><blockquote type="cite"><div>Begin forwarded message:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>From: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">AFRINIC Communication via Members-Discuss <members-discuss@afrinic.net><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Subject: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>[members-discuss] AFRINIC Member Update: Organisational Stability and Ongoing Legal Challenges</b><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Date: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">12 March 2026 at 14:07:09 CET<br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>To: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">AfriNIC Discuss <members-discuss@afrinic.net><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Reply-To: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">AFRINIC Communication <comms@afrinic.net><br></span></div><br><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear AFRINIC </span><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Member</span><span style="font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">,</span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We are writing to provide a critical update on our ongoing efforts to restore full operational stability to AFRINIC and address the persistent legal challenges that continue to delay these efforts.</span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Following the successful and unprecedentedly high member turnout at the Board elections in September 2025 and our resumption of duty in line with the Companies Act of Mauritius, our immediate priorities have been to understand the current state of affairs, collaborate with the court-appointed receiver pending his formal discharge as receiver of AFRINIC, restore stable operations, recruit a substantive Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and within the guardrails of the bylaws, address key governance gaps with the goal of ensuring AFRINIC never returns to the dark days. </span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We have also received feedback on various areas of concern, ranging from the efficiency of the registry functions to a desire to reduce membership fees. Accounting audits for past years are ongoing to help us understand the company's financial position and meet statutory obligations. We are also evaluating the company's technology and human resources to position it to provide world-class services. Unfortunately, these initiatives face potential obstructions from a coordinated </span><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://afrinic.net/court-cases" style="text-decoration: none;">series of legal actions</a> (https://afrinic.net/court-cases)</span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.368; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.368; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><div style="line-height: 1.368; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Current Legal Landscape</span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.368; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Since an AFRINIC Board attempted to bring Cloud Innovation Ltd (CIL) into compliance with the Registration Service Agreement some years ago, AFRINIC has been subjected to a relentless barrage of legal warfare. In addition to their adverse effect on company operations, these actions have cost the organisation millions of dollars in legal fees. Such funds could have been directed toward strengthening the African Internet ecosystem and/or lowering the financial burden on members in line with the membership growth.</span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Specifically, we are currently facing a web of litigation and procedural roadblocks driven by CIL, Larus Ltd, and associated advocacy campaigns. Some of their recent actions include:</span><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br><br></span></div><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1" style="list-style-type: disc; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Election protest:</span><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Legal filings have been submitted seeking to use the Supreme Court of Mauritius to invalidate the appointment of the directors democratically elected by the membership and formally appointed to the Board in September 2025.</span></div></li></ul><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><br style="text-align: start;"></div><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1" style="list-style-type: disc; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Prolonging Receivership:</span><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> CIL has objected to the current Receiver's application to be discharged, alongside calls for the appointment of yet another receiver. As matters presently stand, the receiver’s application for discharge has been heard, and judgment is now awaited.</span></div></li></ul><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><br style="text-align: start;"></div><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1" style="list-style-type: disc; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Objections to recent IP address allocations: </span><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Consistent with AFRINIC’s obligations under the ICP-2 and in line with prevailing policies, the receiver has been approving IP address allocations and assignments that properly went through the application process. CIL opposes this and has argued before the courts that the receiver has acted outside his authority by enabling the provision of IP number resources to new and existing network operators, academic institutions, Internet Exchange Points and corporate organisations in the AFRINIC service region.</span></div></li></ul><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><br style="text-align: start;"></div><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1" style="list-style-type: disc; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Winding-up petition:</span><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> In July 2025, CIL, while presenting itself as a member holding a significant number of IP number resources allocated by AFRINIC, did not hesitate to file a winding-up petition against Africa’s sole Regional Internet Registry. AFRINIC is </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">vigorously contesting that petition, and ICANN has also applied for leave to intervene in the court proceedings (the Court is yet to decide on the said intervention). That petition also led the Honourable Prime Minister of Mauritius to cause AFRINIC to be designated as a Declared Company under the Companies Act. This designation remains in force as at date.</span></div></li></ul><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><br style="text-align: start;"></div><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1" style="list-style-type: disc; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Application for injunction preventing the allocation of IP resources: </span><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alongside its winding-up petition, CIL has also initiated an application seeking to prevent AFRINIC from allocating IP resources. We are also strongly resisting that application. This action by CIL builds upon their previous attempts to freeze AFRINIC’s bank accounts in July 2021, as well as earlier unsuccessful efforts to secure an attachment order over AFRINIC’s unallocated IPv4 resources in September 2021. </span></div></li></ul><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><br style="text-align: start;"></div><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1" style="list-style-type: disc; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Misinformation Campaigns:</span><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> We have observed campaigns encouraging uninformed members to submit pre-drafted protest letters designed to further entangle AFRINIC in court proceedings. Again, this is not new. </span></div></li></ul><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><br style="text-align: start;"></div><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1" style="list-style-type: disc; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Attempting to disrupt Governance Reforms:</span><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Cloud Innovation Ltd has formally objected to the </span><a href="https://www.afrinic.net/appointment-of-afrinic-bylaws-review-committee" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">creation of the Bylaws Review Committee</span></a><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (https://www.afrinic.net/appointment-of-afrinic-bylaws-review-committee) and any amendments to the bylaws. Their position appears to be that AFRINIC must be at a standstill, with no issuance of IP resources and no modifications to the Bylaws.</span></div></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.368; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.368; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><div style="line-height: 1.368; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Impact on AFRINIC and the Region</span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.368; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Taken together, the aforementioned actions, alongside a host of other litigations initiated directly or indirectly by CIL, clearly evidence an intention to disrupt and/or paralyse Africa’s sole Regional Internet Registry. Members will appreciate that private interests cannot take precedence over the broader interests of the African continent.</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><br style="text-align: start;"></div><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Accordingly, we urge members to look at the broader context of these disruptions. A continued state of instability at AFRINIC effectively prevents the restoration of an organisation that should serve you efficiently and help to develop the region. Furthermore, the delays and soaring legal costs are actively </span><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">obstructing any attempt to embark on initiatives that will give back to the community and strengthen membership (e.g, training, research)</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><br style="text-align: start;"></div><div style="line-height: 1.368; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Next Steps and Our Commitment</span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.368; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We remain resolute in our mandate. As a responsible RIR, we are duty-bound to continue defending AFRINIC in court, protect the integrity of our registry, and work with the African Internet community to govern its resources through a bottom-up process.</span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We ask you to remain vigilant and participate actively. Please review any documents, representation requests, or legal applications carefully before signing them, and rely on official AFRINIC channels for factual updates regarding our legal standing. When in doubt, please reach out to AFRINIC staff or Board members, as several members have done over the past couple of months. You may also send an email to </span><a href="mailto:contact@afrinic.net" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">contact@afrinic.net</span></a><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> if you have reason to believe your organisation may have been falsely represented. The shape that AFRINIC takes in the coming years should be decided by the membership through globally established principles and not by bullying, blackmail, or perversion of the justice system. </span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Please share this and other AFRINIC communiques within your network to help us reach those decision makers who may not necessarily be listed as AFRINIC contacts.</span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><div style="line-height: 1.368; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued support and resilience.</span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.368; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><div style="line-height: 1.368; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The AFRINIC Board</span></div></div>_______________________________________________<br>Members-Discuss mailing list<br>Members-Discuss@afrinic.net<br>https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/members-discuss<br></div></blockquote></div><br><div>
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