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AfCFTA Dispute Settlement Protocol Explained: Panels, Appeals & Enforcement
In this focused deep dive, we unpack the Protocol on Rules and Procedures for the Settlement of Disputes — the legal engine that ensures fairness, predictability, and accountability within the African Continental Free Trade Area.
This episode explores:
The structure of the Dispute Settlement Mechanism (DSB, Panels, and Appellate Body)
The step-by-step process: consultations, adjudication, appeals, and compliance
Core principles: neutrality, confidentiality, party autonomy, and finality
Enforcement tools — including trade sanctions for non-compliance
Key limitations — including the exclusion…
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