[At-Large] AFRINIC is not undergoing liquidation. The Court has appointed a Receiver and hopefully Afrinic will be back to normal.

[Dave Kissoondoyal]

Dear Community Members,

We, the African Internet community have been reasonably concerned
following the news that AFRINIC has come under receivership. A Receiver
Manager for AFRINIC has been appointed by the Supreme Court in
Mauritius. In my humble opinion, there is no need for undue alarm. A
similar option was actually discussed during the recent AFRALO General
Assembly in Accra, Ghana in July 2023. We proposed that AFRINIC should
make an application to the Judge in Chamber of the Supreme Court in
Mauritius for the holding of the AFRINIC Board elections under the Court
supervision to bring back AFRINIC to its functional board and directorship.

It is important to clarify that the community should not mistake this
situation for liquidation, as AFRINIC is not in a state of liquidation.

Credit is due to the Judge of the Supreme Court of Mauritius for
appointing a Receiver Manager, Mr. Virasami. Mr. Virasami's role will
primarily involve safeguarding the institution's interests and assets,
overseeing the upcoming Board elections in accordance with AFRINIC's
constitution, and appointing a CEO. He is expected to organize the
Afrinic Board elections within six months, with provisions for extension
if deemed necessary. This process aims to restore the effective
management of the institution through a properly constituted Board and
Directorship.

For your information, AFRINIC is registered in Mauritius as a Private
Company, Limited by Guarantee, in accordance with the Companies Act 2001
of Mauritius, bearing File Number C49338 and Business Registration
Number C06049338.

As AFRINIC operates in accordance with community guidance and its Board is
elected by the community, it's crucial to acknowledge that the Board's
composition is a direct reflection of the community's choices. Hence, we
respectfully ask Mr. Virasami, the Receiver Manager, to consistently share
updates with the community regarding the institution's management
activities.

Kind regards
Dave Kissoondoyal
AFRALO Member
ALAC Member

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