The 2026 cycle covered three separate contests, each with its own eligibility rules, seat count and method of selection. Results and candidate slates for each are below.
Current election
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Upcoming · 18 November 2026
PDP Co-Chair selection
One of the two PDP Co-Chair positions will be filled at the next AFRINIC Public Policy Meeting, where the Policy Development Working Group selects a Co-chair by consensus. Candidate registration opens on 1 October 2026 and closes on 29 October 2026. Section 6.3 of the Election Guidelines sets out how the selection runs and who may stand.
Past election 2026
The three contests that made up the 2026 cycle.
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Decided
Governance Committee 2026
Three seats on the committee that advises the Board, the membership and the community on corporate governance. Staggered terms expiring 2027 to 2029.
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Decided
NRO NC / ASO AC 2026
Two seats for AFRINIC’s community representatives to the NRO Number Council, which also serves as the ICANN ASO Address Council.
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Decided
PDP Co-Chair 2026
Co-Chairs of the Policy Development Working Group, chosen by consensus at the Public Policy Meeting. A procedural, neutral role.