AFRINIC is pleased to announce the results of the 2026 AFRINIC elections. The results were announced during the AFRINIC-37 Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya.
Governance Committee
Three (3) seats were open. Under a transitional arrangement applying to this election only, the elected members serve staggered terms, allocated according to the number of votes received.
| Elected candidate | Term of office |
|---|---|
| Daniel K. Nanghaka | 31 December 2029 |
| Afaf El Maayati | 31 December 2028 |
| Dr. Maud Adjeley Ashong Elliot | 31 December 2027 |
NRO NC / ASO AC
Two (2) seats were open for AFRINIC’s community representatives to the Number Resource Organisation Number Council (NRO NC), which also serves as the ICANN Address Supporting Organisation Address Council (ASO AC).
| Elected candidate | Term of office |
|---|---|
| Musa Stephen Honlue | 24 June 2026 – 31 December 2029 |
| Nitin Kelawon Sookun | 24 June 2026 – 31 December 2028 |
Policy Development Working Group Co-Chair
Haitham El-Nakhal was selected by consensus as the new PDWG Co-Chair, with a term of office of two (2) years.
The Policy Development Working Group is led by two Co-Chairs. As only one candidate was found eligible to stand in this round, the second Co-Chair position continues to be held by the incumbent, whose term runs until the next Public Policy Meeting on 18 November 2026, when a selection will be held for that one position.
Our thanks
AFRINIC congratulates the successful candidates and wishes them every success in their respective roles. We look forward to their contributions in supporting AFRINIC’s mission and serving the interests of the African Internet community.
AFRINIC also thanks all those who put themselves forward as candidates, and the community for its continued engagement and support.
Candidate details and the full slate for each contest are on the Election 2026 pages.