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Douala IX

The digital landscape of Central Africa is undergoing a significant transformation, and at the heart of this change is the Douala Internet Exchange (DOUALA-IX). Located in Cameroon’s economic capital Douala, the exchange point is more than just a piece of infrastructure but  a 

In short

  • RPKI Signed Checklists (RSCs) are digitally signed files tied directly to a network’s Internet resources.
  • The Internet Society recently explored the feasibility of RSCs to strengthen the resilience and trustworthiness of the Internet’s routing system.
  • While they have valuable real-world applications, more awareness and support around their use is required before they can substitute current authorisation systems like Letters of Authority.

 

 

2025 is coming to an end, and we want to pause to reflect on our achievements this year as part of the NRO RPKI Program. A significant achievement was submitting the first draft specification to address concerns about RPKI Trust Anchors (TAs) claiming resources for which they

The Number Resource Organization (NRO) has published a new reference page to help network operators and other members of the Internet technical community learn how to create Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs) through each of the five Regional Internet Registries (RIRs).

Advancing DNS Resilience Through the AFRINIC DNS Programme The AFRINIC DNS Programme is a long-term initiative designed to enhance Internet stability, improve DNS performance, and expand critical technical infrastructure across Africa and the globe. Through its operational and policy framework AFRINIC supports authoritative ...

This document describes Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) related best practices and lessons learned.  It provides general recommendations aimed at supporting the implementation and operation of RPKI in diverse environments. These insights are drawn from practical experience and collaborative discussions but are not intended to be prescriptive. 

peeringdb ft

Welcome to our third half-yearly update. While we publish release notes with each update and promote new features and bug fixes on social media, these reports take a broader look at recent changes. You can find our previous half-yearly reports here and here. In 2025, PeeringDB’s board approved a 50% increase in spending on development and operations compared to 2024. All committees now have access to these resources, allowing us to complete more development work each month and devote more time to operational improvements.

 

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