ICANN has required the African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) to explain the suspension of board election voting. This disruption comes after prolonged legal challenges preventing AFRINIC from electing a board since 2022, which hampers its ability to allocate new IP addresses. Originally set for June 23, the election was halted over concerns about the validity of voting powers. Afterward, the Internet Service Providers' Association of South Africa reported instances of unauthorized votes being cast, heightening concerns over electoral integrity and the need for transparent investigations.
Minutes before the voting period ended, the chair of the nomination committee announced the suspension of the election due to questions regarding the validity of powers of attorney.
The Internet Service Providers' Association claimed authorized representatives found another person had already submitted a vote on their behalf, raising significant concerns about the integrity of the election.
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