About Us: Registry Africa

.africa is an online identity for the Africa-geographic Top Level Domain (gTLD). Registry Africa serves as the Registry for the .africa domain name.

Registry Africa, as the domain name registry, operates at the top of the DNS network structure. We are responsible for managing top-level domain names. This involves making decisions about domain name extensions, establishing the rules for purchasing a new domain name, and collaborating with registrars to make domain names available to the public.

Registry Africa maintains the database containing the domain names registered under the .africa top-level domain (TLD) with the corresponding registrant information.

.africa aims to unite Africans near and far under one domain name, promoting e-commerce, technology, and online growth.

CEO Lucky Masiela

Our vision is to bring a shared identity for Africans both in Africa and the world over by offering a dedicated digital space.

.africa, established by Africans, is a domain name designed to showcase Africa's potential to the world, taking charge of our narrative.

We believe in the power of a connected Africa and are committed to providing the platform for African businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals to thrive in our digital world.

.africa Celebrates a Decade of Excellence

In 2024, Registry Africa announced our celebration of 10 years and beyond as the Registry for the .africa domain name.
“ Our renewed contract is a sign of the responsible and trusted way we have delivered on our previous contracted mandate to manage this African top-level domain name for Africans by Africans.”
Registry Africa CEO Lucky Masilela

Over the past decade, we have witnessed incredible growth and innovation across the continent.

Moving forward, we will continue our commitment to supporting African businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals.

.africa - Registry Africa