[arin-announce] AfriNIC Recognized as Fifth Regional Internet Registry

[Member Services]

On April 8, 2005, ICANN officially recognized AfriNIC as the fifth Regional
Internet Registry (RIR). AfriNIC's recognition took place during the ICANN
Board meeting in Mar del Plata, Argentina.

The ICANN Board resolution is available from the ICANN website at:

    http://www.icann.org/minutes/resolutions-08apr05.htm

ARIN celebrates this event and welcomes AfriNIC to the Regional Internet
Registry community.

For general information on AfriNIC, please visit its website at:

    http://www.afrinic.net

Regards,

Member Services
American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)