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In 2000 this proposal resulted in a consensus on the setup of AfNOG (the African Network Operators group).</p> <p>Moreover, the first AFRINIC observers were appointed to the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) during the same year. In 2001, the steering committee recommended the appointment of an initial Board of Trustees based on sub-regional representation. Dr Nii Quaynor chaired the first AFRINIC Board with the mission to formalise the organisation and work towards its accreditation as a Regional Internet Registry (RIR).</p> <p>In 2004, after a selection of potential host countries, AFRINIC was incorporated in Mauritius. 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