By Mariem Saad1   I. Background With the recent increase in investments across the African continent, it is vital that we view competition policy as a key driver of economic…

By Dr. Amir Nabil1   I. Introduction Almost 17 years after the enactment of the Egyptian Competition Law (“ECL”), pre-merger control was finally introduced through the Law No. 175/2022. In…

By Thula Kaira1   Introduction The purpose of competition law is aimed at ensuring that enterprises effect their market-based decisions in an independent manner (i.e., without the overt knowledge of…

By Eleanor M. Fox1   Negotiations are on a fast track for a competition protocol for the African continent. What should be the design?  This is a moment of opportunity. …

By Willem H. Boshoff1   Abstract: Barriers to entry are now a core concern of South African competition policy. Conventionally, entry barriers represent one factor relevant to assessing the sustainability…

By Oluwatobi Ogundele1   Introduction When we consider international collaboration on competition issues, as well as comparative assessments of the performance of competition authorities globally, it should be noted that…

By Georgiana Pop & Gonçalo Coelho (World Bank Group)1   Introduction The goal of this article is to help in identifying competition constraints related to the development of an efficient…

By ‘Damola Adediji & Folakunmi Pinheiro (Olaniwun Ajayi LP)1   Background In a manner reminiscent of the pre-2019 years, the Nigerian Postal Service (“NIPOST”) on July 24, 2020 unilaterally announced…