The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) is the Regional Internet Registry for Africa. Based in Mauritius, this not-for-profit organisation, is responsible for the distribution and management of Internet numbers (IPv4, IPv6 addresses, and Autonomous System Numbers) for Africa and the Indian Ocean. Serving more than 2, 200 organisations in the public, private, and academic sectors, AFRINIC contributes to the development of the African Internet through the equitable distribution of Internet numbers, technical support, and capacity building of African engineers and policymakers in the field of Internet technology and governance.
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