Highlights Of The Merger Control Process Under The ECOWAS Competition Framework

1. What is the main legislation governing mergers and the relevant merger control authority?

Several legislative instruments form the basis of the ECOWAS competition framework, including its provisions on merger control. One of the key instruments is Supplementary Act A/SA.1/12/08 Adopting Community Competition Rules and the Modalities of their Application Within ECOWAS (the 'Supplementary Act A/SA.1/12/08'). Article 4(1) of the Supplementary ActA/SA.1/12/08 provides that it applies to agreements, practices, mergers, and distortions caused by Member States that are likely to affect trade within ECOWAS.