OAPI supports African pharmaceutical innovation: launch of Melak in Burkina Faso.
On September 25, 2025, a major advance in traditional medicine was celebrated at Joseph Ki-Zerbo University in Burkina Faso: the official launch of Melak, a local emulsion made from shea butter and honey, intended for the topical treatment of burns. The result of a collaboration between…
Solemn Opening of the International Colloquium for the 20th Anniversary of the Denis EKANI Academy: A Landmark Moment for Intellectual Property in Africa
The auditorium of the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) vibrated this Thursday, September 11th during the solemn opening of the international symposium marking the 20th anniversary of the Denis EKANI Academy of Intellectual Property (APIDE). This continental event simultaneously celebrates: The opening ceremony, chaired by Professor Virginie YANPELDA,…