Other notable stories May 2026
Morocco-France electric freight corridor advances cross-border logistics
Morocco is positioning itself as a key logistics bridge between Africa and Europe through plans to establish heavy-duty electric truck corridors linking it with France. Progress in April highlights growing interest in decarbonised freight routes and the potential for integrated cross-border supply chains. This places the country as an early mover in aligning freight infrastructure with Europe’s decarbonisation standards, strengthening its competitiveness in export-oriented logistics.
Ghana expands Chery distribution network through Zonda Tec
Chery’s continued expansion into West Africa gained momentum in April as Ghana broadened its vehicle lineup through Zonda Tec, strengthening Chinese OEM penetration and reinforcing dealership and distribution networks across the region. The growth highlights increasing demand in West Africa’s mid-range vehicle segment, where affordability and availability are reshaping brand competition.
Tanzania begins local assembly of rail locomotives
Tanzania’s move into local locomotive assembly in March signals growing domestic participation in transport infrastructure development, supporting regional logistics capacity and complementing broader mobility system upgrades. This also assists skills development and local supply chain participation, strengthening Tanzania’s long-term positioning within regional transport infrastructure development.
Patent Office tightens rules for post filing amendments
The Algerian Patent Office (INAPI) has announced that it will enforce current provisions governing the amendment of patent applications more strictly in the future. Amendments must be filed within one...
June 17 2026
Cape Verde adopts a new Industrial Property Code
Cape Verde has adopted a new Industrial Property Code, which came into effect on 2 June 2026. The new code aims to modernise the country’s IP legislation and align it with international and regional...
June 17 2026
Approval of the amendment of the copyright law to recognise WIPO’s Marrakesh Treaty
On 12 May 2026, Tunisia’s parliament (the General Legislation Committee of the Assembly of People’s Representatives) approved amendments to the country’s copyright law (Law No. 36 on Literary an...
June 17 2026

