The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission has issued new requirements for persons representing parties before the Determination Panel, including a Special Power of Attorney & proof of current authority to practise law in a COMESA Member State. Read: comesacompetition.org/regula…

The @UCC_Official June 2025 Minimum Cybersecurity Guidelines place cybersecurity firmly within the governance and regulatory responsibilities of licensed operators in Uganda. Read Publication: adlegalug.com/2026/08/18/uga…

We are honoured to be nominated for Data Protection & Privacy Team of the Year at the PICASSO Awards Africa 2026. Proud of our team @KitakaAziz , @KamogaLuke @AyesigyePA @nicholasmurere #AdLegal #PICASSOAwardsAfrica2026

This report is a true testament that COMESA is redefining cross boarder business in Africa. Adlegal is happy to be apart of every step!

BTA SUMMIT REPORT 2026 (DAY 2) | BIG TECH & COMPETITION ENFORCEMENT IN AFRICA We unveil to you the BTA Summit Report 2026, capturing the key conversations, insights and outcomes from Day Two of the Africa Big Tech Accountability Summit. A reflection on the state and future of digital competition, Big Tech accountability and enforcement in Africa. Read the full report and discover the key outcomes. Click the link: adlegalug.com/wp-content/upl… #BTA2026 #BigTech #DigitalCompetition #CompetitionLaw #Africa

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At the First Africa Big Tech Accountability Summit 2026, Rosa Carling, Director at @Foxglovelegal , offered a powerful perspective on the growing intersection between generative AI, competition, and the future of independent journalism. She explained that Foxglove approaches technology as both a powerful tool and a potential source of harm—particularly where the immense market power of Big Tech companies can amplify its effects. A central concern raised was the impact of Google’s AI Overviews and AI Mode on news publishers. When publishers opt out of having their content used for generative AI, they can risk losing visibility in Google Search. Given Google's dominant position in search, being excluded from its index can have profound consequences for publishers' ability to reach audiences and generate revenue. Rosa highlighted evidence showing that generative AI summaries can result in 50–70% reductions in click-through rates to news websites, potentially undermining the economic sustainability of independent media. She also pointed to an important regulatory development in the UK, where the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has required Google to provide publishers with meaningful opt-out mechanisms for the use of their content in AI products—without penalising them in search rankings, and with the requirements extending to future AI products. The broader message was clear: AI governance cannot be separated from competition policy, media plurality and the protection of public discourse. For Africa, the lesson is particularly important. As global technology platforms expand their AI products across African markets, regulators, policymakers, civil society and affected industries must consider whether existing competition and regulatory frameworks are sufficient to address new forms of market power. The response to Big Tech cannot be fragmented. Regulators across jurisdictions need to learn from one another, coordinate where possible, and ensure that technological innovation does not come at the expense of competitive digital markets, independent media and the public interest. @martha__dark #BTASummit2026 #BigTechAccountability

During his keynote address, Mr. Babatunde Irukera underscored the transformative impact of digital platforms on competition in Africa. He explained that the more users a platform attracts, the more data it collects, enabling it to refine its algorithms, improve its services, and attract even more users. Mr. Irukera further challenged participants to consider the experience of a young entrepreneur in Kampala, Nairobi, Lagos, Johannesburg, Cairo, Kinshasa, or Lilongwe seeking to sell products online and her competitor is Amazon. Such entrepreneurs are no longer competing only within their local markets but alongside some of the world's largest digital platforms, highlighting the need for fair and contestable digital marketplaces. He commended African competition authorities for responding proactively to these emerging challenges, noting that the continent has not remained on the sidelines of digital market regulation. He pointed to South Africa, Kenya, Egypt and Nigeria for developing innovative enforcement approaches to understand digital markets, address barriers to competition, and create a fairer environment for businesses of all sizes. This happened at the First Africa Big Tech Accountability (BTA) Summit 2026. #BTASummit2026 #BigTechAccountability

Can Africa effectively protect personal data when every country operates under a different set of data privacy rules? @trish4us , Policy & Advocacy Officer at @cipesaug , highlights one of the greatest challenges facing data protection across the continent: the fragmentation of data privacy laws. She explains that this lack of harmonisation makes it difficult to regulate cross-border data flows, enforce compliance consistently, and safeguard the rights of data subjects in an increasingly interconnected digital economy. According to Patricia, this is the very reason the African Union developed the African Union Data Policy Framework. Through its advocacy work, CIPESA has been engaging governments across Africa to encourage the adoption and implementation of the framework as a pathway towards a more harmonised and effective data governance regime. As digital platforms continue to transcend national borders, should Africa accelerate the adoption of a common data protection framework to strengthen digital trust, enforcement, and regulatory cooperation? #BTASummit2026 #BigTechAccountability #DataProtection #Privacy

Why did Uganda's landmark data privacy case against Google begin? In this video, @RayAmplifies , a complainant in Uganda's Google Data Privacy case, explains the motivation behind the complaint. He notes that the objective was never simply to challenge one company. It was to advance digital sovereignty, strengthen platform accountability, and reinforce institutional accountability in Uganda's digital ecosystem. He poses a fundamental question: Is it acceptable for a global technology company to operate in Uganda while failing to comply with the country's mandatory data privacy and protection laws? The case invites an important conversation about whether multinational technology companies should be held to the same legal standards as every other entity operating within Uganda's jurisdiction. #BTASummit2026 #BigTechAccountability #DataProtection #Privacy

Did you know how Uganda's Personal Data Protection Office investigates complaints against Big Tech? Mr. Baker Birikujja (@DirectorpdpoUG) , @pdpoUG , provided a rare look into the investigative process adopted by the Personal Data Protection Office when handling complaints involving major technology companies. Drawing from Uganda's successful investigations into Google, Meta, and WhatsApp, he explained the practical steps the Office follows—from receiving and assessing complaints to conducting investigations, engaging the parties involved, and reaching enforcement decisions. All this happened at the First Africa Big Tech Accountability Summit during the session, "Inside the Investigation Room: How African Data Protection Authorities Took On Big Tech." #BTASummit2026 #DataProtection #Privacy @GilbertSsetuuma

During the panel discussion on "One Platform, Many Markets: The Case for Regional Competition Enforcement in Africa," Mr. Sam Kuloba Watasa, Commissioner and Board Vice Chairperson of the COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission , shared how COMESA is adapting its enforcement priorities to the realities of the digital economy. He discussed the process the Commission is currently undertaking while investigating Meta for blocking out AI assistants on its WhatsApp business platform. Looking beyond enforcement today, Sam outlined a vision for stronger regional cooperation, coordinated investigations, and regulatory frameworks capable of protecting innovation while ensuring fair competition throughout the COMESA region. #AfricaBTA2026 #COMESA #CompetitionLaw

Speaking during the session "One Platform, Many Markets: The Case for Regional Competition Enforcement in Africa," Ms. Stellah Onyancha, Registrar of the East African Community Competition Authority (EACCA), reflected on the East African Community's vision of a common market, emphasizing that cross-border digital platforms require equally coordinated regulatory responses. From harmonizing competition laws to facilitating joint investigations and information sharing, Stellah highlighted how regional institutions can play a pivotal role in ensuring that dominant digital platforms compete fairly across multiple jurisdictions. #AfricaBTA2026 #CompetitionLaw #EAC #RegionalIntegration #DigitalMarkets #BigTech #Africa