The Federation of Associations of Women Entrepreneurs of the Central African Republic (FAFECA) is among the brands nominated for the 5th edition of the OAPI Brand Awards, which will be held on October 9, 2025, in Libreville, at the Nomad Hotel. This prestigious event, organized by the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI), celebrates the excellence, creativity, and influence of African brands.
Among the major categories of this edition, FAFECA was nominated in the “SME Award” category, alongside recognized companies from Benin and Gabon – a distinction that recognizes the concrete impact of the federation in promoting female leadership and entrepreneurial innovation in the Central African Republic.
Continental recognition of Central African women's know-how
Being nominated for the OAPI Brand Awards represents more than an honor: it's a recognition of collective work led by hundreds of committed women entrepreneurs across the country.
Since its creation, FAFECA has worked tirelessly to to unite, train and empower women entrepreneurs, so that they become key economic players.
This appointment illustrates the rise of Central African women's entrepreneurship, capable of competing on the regional stage and proudly representing the country in prestigious African spaces.
THE OAPI Brand Awards each year, they recognize the companies, brands, and organizations that stand out for the quality of their brand identity, their socio-economic impact and their innovation capacity.
Seeing FAFECA among the nominees alongside renowned brands such as AMBISO (Benin) or the MAS and Family Cooperative (Gabon) testifies to the increasing maturity of the Central African women's entrepreneurial fabric.
Women entrepreneurs, drivers of African economic identity
In an African context where the brand strength becomes a key driver of competitiveness; FAFECA embodies a vision: that of a a unifying and supportive brand, built on creativity, resilience and cooperation between women.
Through this distinction, the federation proves that a brand can be much more than a logo: it can be the symbol of a collective transformation.
This continental recognition also underlines a strong message: Central African women entrepreneurs are not demanding a place, they are building the table around which development is decided.
Their daily involvement in the trade, agri-food, fashion, services and social innovation sectors contributes to stimulate economic growth, create jobs And inspire new generations.
Towards an inclusive and sustainable economic identity
FAFECA's nomination for the OAPI Awards 2025 is part of a dynamic of regional and continental influence.
It paves the way for new partnership opportunities, of institutional visibility and economic cooperation between women entrepreneurs in the sub-region.
Furthermore, this recognition reinforces the Federation's primary mission: to promote female leadership, encourage innovation and ensure better integration of women into local and international value chains.
Through this appointment, FAFECA proves that investing in women is investing in the economic future of the Central African Republic and, more broadly, of Africa.
This distinction awarded to FAFECA at the OAPI Brand Awards 2025 symbolizes the pride of a country and the success of a collective vision: that of a Central African Republic where women are at the heart of progress.
The Federation extends its sincere thanks to OAPI for this recognition, as well as to all women entrepreneurs who, every day, innovate, inspire and build a better future.
