Competition Law at Senegal
Here’s an overview of Competition Law in Senegal:
⚖️ Legal Framework
Senegal’s competition law is primarily governed by the Competition Code established under the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) framework, applicable to all WAEMU member states, including Senegal.
Senegal also enforces competition rules through national legislation aligned with WAEMU regulations.
📜 Key Provisions
Anticompetitive Agreements
Prohibits agreements between businesses that restrict competition, such as price-fixing, market sharing, and bid rigging.
Abuse of Dominant Position
Firms with significant market power are prohibited from abusing their position through unfair pricing, exclusionary tactics, or discriminatory practices.
Merger Control
Mergers that meet certain thresholds must be notified to the Competition Council for review.
The Council assesses whether the merger substantially lessens competition.
Consumer Protection
Competition law also supports consumer protection policies against unfair commercial practices.
🏢 Enforcement Authority
The Competition Council of Senegal (Conseil de la Concurrence) is the main body responsible for enforcing competition law.
The Council investigates anti-competitive practices, approves or prohibits mergers, and imposes sanctions for violations.
🌍 Regional Framework
As a WAEMU member, Senegal applies WAEMU competition regulations, which provide harmonized rules for the region.
Senegal also participates in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) initiatives for regional competition policy coordination.
🔍 Enforcement and Trends
Enforcement focuses on sectors such as telecommunications, agriculture, and consumer goods.
The Competition Council has been active in sanctioning cartels and abusive practices to ensure a level playing field.
Regional cooperation is strengthening enforcement capacities and promoting best practices.
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