Ethiopia: Trade Competition and Consumers Protection Proclamation (No. 813/2013) including unilateral conduct regulation entered into force

On 21 March 2014, the Trade Competition and Consumers Protection Proclamation (No. 813/2013) entered into force. The Proclamation is applicable to any businesses offering services within Ethiopia. The law prohibits the abuse of a dominant market position and restricts competition through unfair practices such as price manipulation or refusing access to essential facilities without justified reasons.