Competition Law and Policy in West Africa: An International Seminar Held in Abidjan

An international seminar on competition law and policy in West Africa is being held in Abidjan since June 2, 2026, funded by UEMOA, the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority, and the Support Program for Competition and Consumer Product Safety. Ibrahim Coulibaly, representing the Minister of Trade, stressed that competition policy is essential for an open common market. Mathieu Gonzales, EU representative, emphasized the participatory nature of the seminar aimed at removing obstacles to the competition regime. Jean Jacques Mamgbo, UEMOA representative, also spoke.