The .gn domain name is now controlled by the Republic of Guinea, after being managed for more than two decades by PSGNet, an organisation based in the United States.

The announcement, made by Guinea's Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and the Digital Economy, Rose Pola Pricemou, officially took effect on 4 December.

This is an important step in the country's digital sovereignty, insofar as the Guinean state will be able to better control its presence on the Internet and define its own rules of the game.

What is a national domain name ?

A national domain name is an Internet domain extension assigned to a country. It helps local entities associated with that country (government agencies, businesses) to establish their online presence and be identified. For example, all websites with an address ending in ‘.gn’ are associated with Guinea.

Why is it important for a country to control its domain name ?

Domain names are a matter of sovereignty. By controlling its domain name, a country can better control its presence on the Internet, as well as its data. It strengthens the sense of belonging and encourages the development of an online community.

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A number of challenges now appear on the horizon: putting in place a solid and secure technical infrastructure to manage this domain name, training local players and encouraging the public to make greater use of .gn.

Source : guinee28.info