Geographical Indications: Legally Unlocking Untapped Economic Potentials for a Nation Sitting on Gold – Oluwapelumi Mojolaoluwa Mofoluwawo
Ofada rice is a unique rice variety cultivated by Nigerian farmers and known for its peculiar colour, aroma, and taste. However, it can easily be grown and sold by anyone, anywhere in the world without any benefit to Ofada town in Nigeria, or its farmers. This reflects a broader reality in Nigeria, a nation rich in agricultural and artisanal resources potentially worth billions in intellectual property revenue. Beyond Ofada rice, regional treasures such as the hand-woven Aso Oke, the Benue Yams, the Adire textiles, and Garri Ijebu, amongst others, remain unprotected
Neema Magimba: Africa’s Legal Millennial
Neema Magimba is an Advocate admitted to practice law in both Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar. She is currently the Managing Partner of Extent Corporate Advisory, a reputable Corporate and Intellectual Property Law Firm providing services in the East Africa Region and ARIPO.
Michael Butera: Africa’s Legal Millennial
Michael Butera serves as the Chief Technical Advisor at Rwanda’s Ministry of Justice and is a current Board Member of the Rwanda Broadcasting Agency.
Edward Madziwa: Africa’s Legal millennial
Edward Madziwa is a Programme Assistant for the Security and Technology Programme at the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) in Geneva. Prior to joining UNIDIR, Edward was a Human Rights Officer in the Complaints Handling and Investigations Department at the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission where he was responsible for receiving, reviewing, and investigating complaints of human rights and fundamental freedoms violations.
Nape Masipa: Africa’s Legal Millennial
Nape Masipa is the Managing Director at Mphahlele and Masipa Inc. Attorneys, a multi-disciplinary law firm that provides legal and advisory services to state-owned entities, government departments, private commercial enterprises, and private individuals in South Africa
Deborah Haddis Berhanu: Africa’s Legal Millennial
Deborah Haddis Berhanu is a Senior Associate at Aman & Partners LLP, Ethiopia. She provides legal advice on various transactions, representing clients before government institutions, assisting clients in negotiations, and drafting transaction documents.
Dr. William Kiema: Africa’s Legal Millennial
Dr William Kiema Sammy is a distinguished scholar and practitioner specialising in aviation law and policy within the African context. Holding advanced degrees in law, including a doctorate in Air Law, he possesses a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the air transport industry.
Zubedah Namugenyi: Africa’s Legal Millennial
Zubedah Namugenyi is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Muslim Arbitration & Mediation Centre Uganda (MAMC(U)) and an advocate at Saniah Namugerwa & Co. Advocates. She is also the Editor-in-Chief of Legal Forte Newsletter, a platform dedicated to empowering lawyers to shape the legal landscape through knowledge-sharing and writing.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Makerere University Kampala, a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre, Kampala, a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management from Uganda Management Institute, and a Master of Laws (LLM) in Oil & Gas from Uganda Christian University.
#1 2025 Edition
The PALM is back!This edition dives into Technology, AI, and Intellectual Property, featuring top voices in the field and an exclusive interview with Ridwaan Boda of ENS. Don’t miss it — download now! Favorite
Charting New Frontiers: Charles Emejuo’s Global Journey in Law, Policy & Technology
From Lagos to Illinois, Chukwuemezie Charles Emejuo is redefining what it means to be a 21st-century legal professional, one who bridges continents, disciplines, and generations through law, innovation, and service.
