The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) with the global mission to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet, has reiterated its commitment to the revitalization of the African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC), declaring its confidence on the Official Receiver, Mr. Vasoodayven Virasami, reports ITREALMS.
This became evident with the appointment of ICANN Vice President and Chief Technology Officers, Mr. John Crain as a resource available in Mauritius, and as necessary going forward, to support the Official Receiver.
ITREALMS recalled that AFRINIC is the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for the continent based in Mauritius and among the existing five RIRs globally which has been burdened with avalanche of legal proceedings leading to the recent Court Order from the Bankruptcy Division of the Supreme Court of Mauritius, dated 12 September 2023, which formally appointed Vasoodayven Virasami, the Official Receiver of Mauritius, notably to maintain the status quo of AFRINIC, to carry out an election process to re-constitute the AFRINIC Board, and to achieve the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer.
Reacting to this court order, ICANN, the global coordinator for internet strings said it has closely followed the legal proceedings in Mauritius involving AFRINIC, one of five RIRs, and AFRINIC's governance struggles.
ITREALMS also gathered that the Receiver was further directed to comply with 10 powers granted to him (as listed under the 8th Schedule of the Insolvency Act 2009 of Mauritius), to manage AFRINIC during this period and execute the Court order, within six months' time, if possible.
ICANN further said that it recognizes the important role of the Official Receiver, appreciates his appointment, and accordingly has contacted him through local counsel.
"We requested a meeting with the Official Receiver. During the consultation, we have explained the importance of RIRs in the Internet's unique identifier system and the coordination role of ICANN and have offered to provide neutral assistance in any form that would benefit the Official Receiver in his assignment. We have confidence in the Official Receiver's progress to date," ICANN said in a official statement available to ITREALMS.
In addition, ICANN appointed John Crain, Senior Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer, as a resource available in Mauritius, and as necessary going forward, to support the Official Receiver.
"John has been offered as an expert observer to provide information and expertise if and where the Official Receiver requires related to AFRINIC's unique role," ICANN reassured.
ITREALMS further gathered that RIR system is essential to ensuring the security, stability, and resiliency (SSR) of the Internet for the benefit of Internet users globally. Each RIR manages, distributes, and registers Internet number resources.
The RIRs' reliable provision of these services at the regional levels support ICANN's SSR role. ICANN also maintains responsibility for the global coordination of the allocation and assignment of Internet Protocol numbers and Autonomous System numbers to the RIRs.
ICANN has a long-standing and valued relationship with the numbers community.
"We will continue to closely monitor the situation and provide whatever support the Official Receiver requests to restore AFRINIC's functional governance, long-term stability, and operations," official submitted.
Remmy Nweke/DoP
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