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Greenpeace opens African Office

Feature story | November 14, 2008 at 0:00

Greenpeace Africa has opened its first office in Johannesburg, announcing a long-term commitment to building a strong presence in Africa dedicated to tackling the most urgent environmental problems facing the continent - climate change,...

Senegalese Fishing Communities

Slideshow | August 23, 2012

Senegal's Catch Of A Lifetime

Video | August 23, 2012 at 10:48

Senegal's artisanal fishermen are experiencing a great increase in catches after the country's government has cancelled the licenses of 29 foreign fishing trawlers in its waters.

Update from Senegal: victory for our oceans

Blog entry by Raoul Monsembula, Greenpeace Africa | May 10, 2012 2 comments

Last week, the Senegalese government cancelled all fishing permits for foreign “ pelagic trawlers ,” large fishing vessels that drag nets below the surface of the ocean. This should remind leaders that with political will and...

African fishermen share their stories with UK leaders

Blog entry by Gemma Freeman | May 21, 2011 2 comments

African Voices: Unloading fish from pirogues in the harbour of Joal. © Gordon Welters / Greenpeace Three leaders of West African fishing communities arrived in the UK this past week to reveal how massive European fleets...

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