Africa
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Crossborder data flows in Africa: regulation, risk, and the rise of sovereignty
Privacy is no longer framed solely as a fundamental right but increasingly as a question of control over data as an economic asset in global engagement.
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Backed into a corner: Why pressure on Iran is expanding its options
The conflict in the Gulf is more than a security event; it is a live stress test of risk management. Ben Todd offers six steps for organizations operating in the region.
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Eversheds Sutherland 2026 Legal Forum: The ‘real-time rewrite’ of ESG
The center of gravity for climate leadership is shifting, with China making landmark pledges and significant progress emerging from Africa, South Asia, and Eastern Europe.
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Marsalek’s missing millions: the unravelling of a secret Libyan empire
FT investigation sheds light on Wirecard fraudster’s activities in north Africa and shadow life as a Russian agent of influence.
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UK’s Online Safety Act: Implications for global digital services
A defining feature of the Online Safety Act is its extraterritorial application: a service need not be established in the UK to fall within its scope.
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Litigating privacy: How African courts are defining data governance
From Meta’s legal challenges in Nigeria to judicial interventions in Kenya and South Africa, courts are increasingly at the forefront of interpreting digital rights.
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Navigating data protection compliance in Africa’s top tech investment hubs
How data protection regimes in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, and Egypt affect investment structuring, technology deployment, and operational scalability.
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GRIP Extra: WhatsApp ads and India regulatory reforms
Our in-brief summation of notable stories from last week.