Community Pulse — February 2026

In February 2026, AFRINIC continued strengthening Africa's Internet ecosystem by welcoming 10 new organisational members — 9 Internet Service Providers and 1 financial institution from South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Kenya, and Nigeria.

AFRINIC continues to support the development of a more secure and resilient Internet infrastructure across Africa by enabling its members to adopt modern routing security practices and maintain accurate Internet registry data.

As part of its continued efforts to strengthen organisational governance, AFRINIC has appointed the 2026 Bylaws Review Committee following an open call for volunteers, ensuring its governing framework reflects the evolving needs of the community.

The Board has officially ratified two policies, reinforcing the management framework for Internet resources in our region:

• Number Resource Transfer Policy (AFPUB-2020-GEN-006-DRAFT03)
• Abuse Contact Policy Update (AFPUB-2018-GEN-001-DRAFT07)

As Internet usage continues to grow across Central Africa, the development of resilient, locally managed infrastructure has become increasingly critical. Strengthening local connectivity improves network performance, reduces latency, and keeps Internet traffic within the region.

AFRINIC's recent engagements underscore a commitment to strengthening Africa's internet resilience through technical training and strategic advocacy. In Benin, a five-day hands-on workshop equipped engineers with critical skills in IXP interconnection and routing security. In Tunis, AFRINIC engaged IT decision-makers on cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure challenges across the Maghreb region.

Organisations across Africa and the Indian Ocean region continue to join the AFRINIC Internet community to access the resources, services, and expertise needed to build and operate modern Internet infrastructure.