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July 26
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June 26
OAPI at the Promote 2026 trade fair in Yaoundé: a strong commitment to innovation and businesses
From June 12 to 21, 2026, OAPI participated in the tenth edition of the Yaoundé International Business, SME and Partnership Fair (Promote2026), a major event dedicated to promoting the private sector and economic development in Africa. This presence was central to supporting…
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June 26
The Director General of OAPI elevated to the rank of Knight of the Order of Valor of Cameroon
Yaoundé, June 12, 2026 – In a solemn atmosphere, the Director General of the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI), Denis L. Bohoussou, received the insignia of Knight of the Order of Merit, the highest honor of the Republic of Cameroon
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June 26
Signing of a memorandum of understanding between OAPI and UNFPA Burkina Faso: extending a commitment to women's economic empowerment
Ouagadougou, June 9, 2026 – In preparation for the launch of the second phase of the “Women’s Economic Empowerment through Innovation and Access to Intellectual Property (AFPI)” project, the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Burkina Faso have…
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June 26
WIPO Director General Daren Tang arrives in Abidjan for HIPOC 2026
Abidjan, June 3, 2026 – The Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Mr. Daren Tang, arrived in Abidjan on Wednesday for an official visit to Côte d'Ivoire, notably marked by his participation in the second Conference of Heads of National Intellectual Property Offices…
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June 26
Making financing a true catalyst for African innovation: OAPI is establishing itself as a strategic player
Brazzaville, May 27, 2026 – The African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) participated in the 20th edition of the African Banker Awards, held at the Kempinski Hotel in Brazzaville, on the sidelines of the African Development Bank's Annual Meetings. This leading event celebrates the achievements and contributions of…
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May 26
Strengthening ties between Gabon and OAPI: a meeting marked by fraternity
On Wednesday, May 28, 2026, the Director General of the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI), Denis Bohoussou, granted an audience to His Excellency Mr. Anthony Minko Milamé, High Commissioner of the Gabonese Republic to Cameroon. This meeting, part of a courtesy visit, testifies to the high quality…
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May 26
When industrial property (IP) propels entrepreneurship: the Malian brand Bara Muso conquers a new market
On May 19, 2026, Denis Bohoussou, Director General of OAPI, received Malian entrepreneur Boureima Doumbia, Chairman and CEO of Société Aminata Konaté and promoter of the Bara Musso brand, specializing in agri-food products. It was a fruitful and proud meeting for the entrepreneur, who came to inquire about the current situation…
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May 26
OAPI-UNFPA: Renewal of the strategic partnership for women's empowerment and the promotion of female innovation
A working session between the Director General of OAPI, Denis Bohoussou, and the UNFPA Resident Representative in Cameroon, Dr. Justin Koffi, was held on May 15, 2026, at the Organization's headquarters in Yaoundé. The meeting aimed to consolidate the achievements of the AFPI project launched in Cameroon…
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May 26
Regional competition for Industrial Property Consultants: the tests are launched in Benin
The 2026 session of the competitive examination for the Industrial Property Consultant qualification took place at the National School of Administration (ENA) of the University of Abomey-Calavi, in the Republic of Benin. Held from May 13th to 15th, this competition, organized by the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI), brought together 95 candidates from…
