On 13 January 2026, the COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (CCCC) issued Practice Note Number 1 of 2026 (Practice Note), providing guidance on the operation of the new regime.

The life sciences and healthcare sector faces unprecedented shareholder activism, with 31 campaigns launched in 2025 representing 12% of a record-breaking 255 total worldwide campaigns.

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