DE-CIX and the Digital Investment Facility (DIF) are jointly hosting a workshop focused on Building Sustainable and High-Performance Internet Exchange Points in Africa.DE-CIX and the Digital Investment Facility (DIF) are jointly hosting a workshop focused on Building Sustainable and High-Performance Internet Exchange Points in Africa.
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.
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Workonline Communications (AS 37271) is one of Africa’s fastest-growing IP transit networks, providing scalable, high-quality connectivity services to carriers, content providers, ISPs, and mobile operators. With a presence across Africa, Europe, and Asia, Workonline offers low-latency IP transit and cloud solutions to meet the needs of global businesses and service providers.
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This workshop is an opportunity for representatives for ISP associations in different countries to share their experiences and identify common threats and challenges. Proposed topics for discussion include:
• Internet blocking - how to educate and inform policy makers
• Strategies for dealing with dominant incumbent operators
• AFRINIC - what role should ISP associations be playing
• International satellite operators - threats or opportunities?
• Cybersecurity challenges and consumer education
Edward Lawrence is the Chief Executive Officer of Yafibr and a leading entrepreneur in Africa’s internet infrastructure sector. With over two decades of experience, he has played a central role in building the digital backbone of the continent.
He co-founded Workonline Communications in 2006 and helped scale it into a leading provider of wholesale IP transit and connectivity services across sub-Saharan Africa. At Yafibr, Edward is focused on designing, deploying, and operating high-quality long-haul dark fibre infrastructure across Africa and Europe.
I’m a Senior Pre‑Sales Engineer and Technical Consultant with over 20 years of experience across the technology and telecommunications landscape in Africa. I currently work at NEC XON, where I design and position complex, large‑scale solutions that align business objectives with practical, resilient network and systems implementation. My background includes solution architecture, technical consulting, and multi‑country deployments, with a strong focus on clarity, scalability, and real‑world operability.