Senegal shines at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions
The 50th edition of the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions took place between 9 and 12 April 2025. Senegal’s delegation of 12 researchers, students and inventors walked away with an impressive number of awards for, inter alia, low-cost medical devices and environmentally friendly packaging. Specifically, the Senegalese delegation earned 10 awards, including 5 gold medals, 1 silver medal and 4 bronze medals. Apart from these accolades, a special award was bestowed upon the Senegalese delegation for its impressive participation. This performance on a global scale highlights African innovation and creativity.
Niger accedes to the Marrakesh Treaty
The Republic of Niger, a member state of the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI), has acceded to the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, V...
August 19 2026
OAPI highlights IP’s role in African craft innovation
At the Ninth International Handicrafts Fair of Cameroon (SIARC 2026), held in Yaoundé from 27 July to 5 August, the OAPI showcased the importance of IP protection in promoting innovation and competit...
August 19 2026
Côte d’Ivoire hosts fourth Africa GI training programme
OAPI has launched the fourth edition of the Africa GI Training programme in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, bringing together 18 participants from 13 member states. The programme aims to strengthen experti...
August 19 2026