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Ayivigan v State of Togo - ECOWAS Court Judgment

The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has issued a judgment in the case of Ayivigan v. State of Togo. The judgment, dated January 26, 2026, is identified by case numbers ECW/CCJ/APP/28/24 and ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/26. This marks a significant judicial decision within the ECOWAS regional framework.

ECOWAS Court Judgment: Mobile Power System FZE v Dioubate

The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice issued a judgment in the case of Mobile Power System FZE v Dioubate and Others. The judgment, dated January 30, 2026, is identified by case numbers ECW/CCJ/APP/19/18/TP and ECW/CCJ/JUD/05/26. This document represents a final judicial decision from the regional court.

ECOWAS Court judgment: Maishanu v Nigeria

The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has issued a judgment in the case of Maishanu v Federal Republic of Nigeria. The judgment, dated January 30, 2026, is identified by case numbers ECW/CCJ/APP/11/25 and ECW/CCJ/RUL/01/26.

China PIPL Compliance Audit Guidance and Enforcement Trends

China's Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) requires organizations to audit personal information processing for compliance. Recent regulatory developments, particularly concerning minors' data, indicate an increasing expectation for audits to be repeatable, verifiable, and evidence-backed, with a focus on demonstrating consistent implementation and technical reality.

Senator Blackburn Proposes AI Framework for Child Safety and Copyright

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn has introduced a discussion draft for a federal AI policy framework focusing on children's online safety and copyright protection. The proposal aims to establish national standards, incorporating elements from the Kids Online Safety Act and the NO FAKES Act, and includes provisions for a private right of action for child harms.

EU Regulators Focus on Cross-Regulatory Cooperation for Digital Laws

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is increasing focus on cross-regulatory cooperation for EU digital laws, including the GDPR, AI Act, and Digital Markets Act. The EDPB is developing joint guidance with the European Commission on these interactions and on data protection and competition, aiming for consistent interpretation and enforcement.

WTO Arbitrator to Set Trade Suspension in Indonesia-EU Palm Oil Dispute

A WTO arbitrator has been tasked with determining the level of trade suspension Indonesia can impose on the EU in a palm oil biofuels dispute. Indonesia requested to suspend concessions worth US$2.8-5.6 billion annually due to alleged non-compliance by the EU with a previous ruling. The Dispute Settlement Body also agreed to a panel reviewing China's measures on standard essential patent licensing.

Middle East conflict threatens slowing global trade growth

The WTO forecasts global merchandise trade growth to slow to 1.9% in 2026 from 4.6% in 2025, with the Middle East conflict posing a significant downside risk. Elevated energy prices could further reduce trade growth by up to 1.0 percentage point, impacting food supplies and services trade.

WHO Hub Berlin Highlights 2025 Achievements in Pandemic Intelligence

The WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence in Berlin released its 2025 Annual Report, detailing advancements in AI, data science, and genomics for global health threat detection. The report highlights collaboration with over 160 Member States and 190 partners to enhance pandemic preparedness.

IOSCO Consults on OTC Commodity Derivatives Good Practices

IOSCO has published a Consultation Report on Good Practices for over-the-counter (OTC) Commodity Derivatives Markets. The report proposes practices to strengthen the implementation of existing principles related to information collection, intervention powers, and market disruption management. Comments are invited from market participants and regulators.