Antitrust Enforcement By The COMESA Competition Commission

Over recent years the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission (CCC) significantly increased its enforcement activities. This involved the CCC expanding its focus beyond merger control enforcement to actively enforcing behavioral antitrust violations and prosecuting restrictive business practices. Companies operating across member states are facing closer scrutiny, particularly where their conduct may impede cross-border trade or distort competition within the COMESA Region. The CCC's conduct provides useful insight into its priorities, interpretation of key provisions, and the potential exposure for undertakings operating across the region.