The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC), the regional internet registry responsible for allocating IP addresses across Africa, has appointed Mike Silber as its next chief executive officer. According to CIO Africa, Silber is a South African telecommunications and internet governance veteran. The appointment places an experienced industry figure at the helm of the organisation, which oversees internet number resources for the African continent. Further details about the transition were not provided in the initial announcement.

AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum and Governor of Kwara State, has been elected as the President of the Forum of African Regions (FORAF). He was elected alongside four regional vice-presidents, with a focus on promoting better integration and inclusive growth across Africa.

Pan-African network operator Paratus Group is expanding its East African footprint through a new cross-border fibre network and newly introduced satellite internet capabilities, according to Uganda Standard. The company plans to present its regional expansion at the ITW Africa conference in Nairobi this month. Central to the operation is the 2,000-kilometre Goma-to-Mombasa terrestrial fibre link, which is expected to provide Ugandan businesses with a new cross-border connectivity option alongside Starlink satellite services.

TechMoran profiles Joseph Ongachi, CEO of JentaHub, a verified talent marketplace connecting African professionals with global businesses, clients, and NGOs. According to the outlet, the company aims to give qualified African workers greater access to international opportunities, arguing that unemployment among skilled professionals persists despite long-standing platforms like Upwork, Toptal, and Fiverr. The feature appears in the publication's CEO Weekends series.

Google has announced plans to deploy engineers in the African region to support local customers, as part of its vision for the agentic enterprise, revealed during the first Cloud Summit event on the continent.

The UK Government has appointed Alastair Long as His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for Africa, according to Nairametrics. In the role, Long will be responsible for strengthening trade and investment ties between the United Kingdom and countries across the African continent. The appointment forms part of Britain's broader diplomatic and commercial engagement with Africa.