[AfrICANN-discuss] Web review November 11, 2013

[Mamadou LO]

INTERNET GOVERNANCE

Sacrificing the ICANN Will Not Be Enough for the US to Restore Its Internet Ethics
					
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeanchristophe-nothias/sacrificing-the-icann-wil_b_4259217.html

The English-language internet just grew by a third—but you probably won’t notice
http://qz.com/145895/the-english-language-internet-just-grew-by-a-third-but-you-probably-wont-notice/

We Have a Paradigm for Surveillance That's Broken, Fit Only for the Analogue Past
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20131109_we_have_a_paradigm_for_surveillance_fit_for_the_analogue_past/

Edward Wasserman: NSA's insatiable thirst for everything
Read more here: http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2013/11/12/208270/edward-wasserman-nsas-insatiable.html#storylink=cpyhttp://www.mcclatchydc.com/2013/11/12/208270/edward-wasserman-nsas-insatiable.html

Without Our Own Internet, Germany and Europe have no Sovereignty (Der Spiegel, Germany)
http://worldmeets.us/derspiegel000014.shtml#.UoJRg4651UA

Brazil approaches India for global summit to discuss U.S. surveillance
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/brazil-approaches-india-for-global-summit-to-discuss-us-surveillance/article5308458.ece

INTERNET REGULATION

Europe needs Internet security
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/Special/2013/11/11/Europe-needs-Internet-security/UPI-73101384181966/?spt=rln&or=1

Anti-Semitism 'on the rise' say Europe's Jews
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24857207

Leaked document shows British spy agency led European Internet tappingRead more:  http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2013/11/02/Leaked-document-shows-British-spy-agency-led-European-Internet-tapping/UPI-28891383415429/#ixzz2kRpG4Cs0

ICANN / DOMAIN NAME

First Nine English-Language newgTLDs Delegated by ICANN - .Camera, .Clothing, .Singles and More…
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20131109_first_nine_english_language_newgtlds_delegated_by_icann/

ICANN Selects Lead for Development of Name Collision Occurrence Management Framework
http://www.ag-ip-news.com/news.aspx?id=30922&lang=en

ICANN approves .website as top level domain name
http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/icann-approves-website-as-top-level-domain-name-113111200844_1.html

.Club Domains Signs ICANN Registry Agreement
http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/club-domains-signs-icann-registry-agreement

Applicant Auction Set for Dec. 11th, Buenos Aires Workshops, Icann Last Resort Information Released
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20131111_applicant_auction_set_for_dec_11th_buenos_aires_workshops_icann/

The case of True Religion v. truereligion.com
http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/11/12/who-master-internet-domains/madqVLtUlVRzun9nyge6kO/story.html

AFRICAN INTERNET NEWS

African Internet set for fastest growth

http://www.itweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=68926:african-internet-set-for-fastest-growth


An Amazon.com for Africa?  
http://www.economist.com/blogs/baobab/2013/11/shopping-nigeria

Nigeria’s Hotels.ng lists 5,000 hotels, looks to Africa expansion					
http://www.itwebafrica.com/cloud/516-africa/231942-nigerias-hotelsng-lists-5000-hotels-looks-to-africa-expansion

Strategy needed to monetise Africa’s internet growth – panelists
http://www.humanipo.com/news/36387/strategy-needed-to-monetise-africas-internet-growth-panelists/

Insight - African tech startups aim to power growing economies
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/11/11/uk-africa-tech-insight-idUKBRE9AA0BW20131111

Partnerships key to achieving mobile profitability in rural Africa
http://www.humanipo.com/news/36388/partnerships-key-to-achieving-mobile-profitability-in-rural-africa/

Sub-Saharan Africa wins at mobile
http://businesstech.co.za/news/mobile/49334/sub-saharan-africa-wins-at-mobile/

Africa: Video On Mobile Networks to Take Off in Africa, Sandvine Poll Says
http://allafrica.com/stories/201311120745.html

Internet giants see broadband potential in Africa's 'white spaces'
http://www.timeslive.co.za/scitech/2013/11/10/internet-giants-see-broadband-potential-in-africa-s-white-spaces

Is fibre-tapping a threat in Africa?					
http://www.itwebafrica.com/network/272-south-africa/231926-is-fibre-tapping-a-threat-in-africa

Ethiopia: Poor Quality, Pricey - Ethiopia's ICT Sector Slated By UN Report
http://allafrica.com/stories/201311120402.html

Low internet penetration rates holds back Africa tech growth
http://businessdayonline.com/2013/11/low-internet-penetration-rates-holds-back-africa-tech-growth/

More news
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