Progress and Challenges: African parliaments are increasingly addressing IP through legislative reforms, driven by AfCFTA’s regional integration goals and global pressures to protect creative industries. However, enforcement remains weak due to fragmented laws and resource constraints, as noted in Morocco and Nigeria’s cases.

Skepticism of Narratives: While sources highlight parliamentary progress, some, like the Expropriation Act coverage, reflect polarized views (e.g., Fox News framing it as a threat to property rights). This suggests external narratives may exaggerate risks to IP, requiring careful scrutiny. The Atlantic Council’s optimistic projections of economic gains from IP reforms also assume rapid policy harmonization, which may be overly ambitious given Africa’s diverse legal systems.