Notícias

AFRINIC Elections of 23 June 2025

Communication from the Angolan Internet Association (AAI) Concerning the AFRINIC Elections of 23 June 2025

The Angolan Internet Association (AAI) expresses its strong concern regarding the serious irregularities reported during the AFRINIC elections held on 23 June 2025 in Mauritius.

According to multiple credible reports, including a formal statement from the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA), the election process suffered from:

• The submission of an unusually high number of Powers of Attorney (over 800), raising doubts about the authenticity and proper verification of such documents;
• Cases of misrepresentation, where authorised representatives of AFRINIC resource members were blocked from voting due to unauthorized votes already cast in their name;
• Allegations of document tampering, with previously registered Powers of Attorney allegedly removed from the official record without explanation.

These incidents, if confirmed, represent a serious threat to the legitimacy, transparency, and credibility of the AFRINIC governance process.

The AAI calls on the AFRINIC leadership, the Nominations and Elections Committees, and the Official Receiver to:

1. Cooperate fully with the criminal investigation launched by the Mauritian authorities;
2. Nullify the compromised election to uphold institutional integrity;
3. Ensure transparency by publishing a list of all organisations on whose behalf Powers of Attorney were submitted;
4. Reform the election procedures to mandate direct verification from resource holders for any Power of Attorney, and to prevent future manipulation.

We were surprised and disappointed to learn that our organisation’s name — along with others in Angola — may have been misused through fraudulent Powers of Attorney, without our knowledge or approval.

  We declare that:

• AAI did not issue any Power of Attorney for this election;
• We completely disassociate ourselves from any such actions;
• We reject any attempt to manipulate the election process using our name.

AFRINIC plays a vital role in the development and stability of the African Internet ecosystem. As such, its internal processes must be above reproach. AAI reaffirms its commitment to fair representation, transparency, and the rule of law in regional Internet governance.

We urge all stakeholders to act swiftly and responsibly to restore confidence in AFRINIC's operations.

Silvio Almada

Chairman of the Board