COMESA Launches Investigation into Meta's WhatsApp Business AI Restrictions Last Verified: 2026-07-31 | Author: Kateule Sydney | Published by E-cyclopedia Resources | Topic: COMESA Meta WhatsApp Business AI Investigation COMESA investigates Meta over WhatsApp Business AI access restrictions affecting African digital markets Summary: The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission launched an investigation in February 2026 into Meta Platforms Ireland Limited over allegations that amendments to WhatsApp Business Solution Terms in October 2025 unlawfully excluded third-party AI providers from accessing the platform while preserving preferential treatment for Meta AI, potentially abusing a dominant position across 21 African member states. Table of Contents Chapter 1 — The WhatsApp Business API Restrictions and Complaint Chapter 2 — COMESA's New Digital Market Enforcement Powers Chapter 3 — Parallel Global Investigations and Enforce...
Global Cross-Border Transactions Continue to Favor English Law and London as Dispute Resolution Hub Last Verified: 2026-07-31 | Author: Kateule Sydney | Published by E-cyclopedia Resources | Topic: English Law Cross-Border Dispute Resolution English law and London remain the preferred choice for cross-border transactions and commercial dispute resolution Summary: English law and London continue to dominate global cross-border transactions, governing approximately 40% of international business and financial transactions. The London Commercial Court remains the world's leading centre for commercial dispute resolution, with parties from 93 nationalities appearing before it, while UK legal services exports reached a record £9.02 billion in 2024. Table of Contents Chapter 1 — Global Dominance of English Law in Cross-Border Transactions Chapter 2 — London Commercial Court as Premier Dispute Resolution Hub Chapter 3 — English Law in...