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Return to sender: Why Africa doesn’t need any more of your clothes
For several years now, my country Ghana has been dealing with a silent plague: second-hand clothes. Behind its booming cocoa industry, vibrant culture and delicious food, this plague is choking…
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Greenpeace Africa Statement on South Africa Navy Marine Blasts
Underwater blasting and detonation of explosives by the South Africa Navy began at the Marine Protected area of False Bay, which hosts a sizable colony of endangered African penguins. The underwater blasting raises deep concerns about the possible harm to marine creatures in False Bay.
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AFCON2024: It is time to give TotalEnergies the red card
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) that kicked off in the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé in Côte d'Ivoire on Saturday 13th January is lighting up the globe. People from the continent, and around the world, are buzzing with excitement over Africa’s biggest soccer tournament. Unfortunately, TotalEnergies tagged along as the competition's main sponsor.
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Greenpeace Africa Lauds Nigeria’s Lagos State Plastic Ban
"We commend Nigeria's Lagos State for taking a decisive step towards environmental sustainability by banning styrofoam and other single-use plastics. This is a positive signal that Nigeria is committed to addressing critical environmental issues and contributing to a sustainable future alongside other African nations.
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WATCH: Celebrity comedians call for TotalEnergies to be kicked out of AFCON
Johannesburg, 12 January 2024 – A punchy parody video featuring celebrity comedians was released today by Greenpeace Africa and its partner Kick Polluters Out, a movement of African creatives and…
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Greenpeace Africa Annual Report 2022
In 2022, the impact of Greenpeace Africa was undeniable, and so much of that re- lied on the longstanding relationships that our staff have developed with communities through years of…
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Greenpeace Africa: COP 28 Agreement Good, But Action Better for Climate Crisis
"Today's agreement represents a hopeful stride in our collective journey limiting warming to 1.5 degrees. However, its true value will be measured by the tangible actions it prompts, particularly in the communities that have long borne the brunt of climate change."
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Climate and Energy Campaigners Demand that African Leaders to End Fossil Fuel Investment
African climate campaigners and renewable energy industry advocates convened a press conference at COP28 in Dubai today, urging African leaders to put their communities…
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History in the making: Africa’s stand against the plastic pollution crisis at INC3
Last week, as I attended one of the most historic events as world leaders came together to negotiate a Global Plastics Treaty, made me realise that I am not just a visitor from South Africa to Kenya.
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African scientists urge African leaders to reject fossil fuels at COP28
Ahead of the COP28 climate summit, 50 African scientists and over 4000 youth across 30 African countries have called on African leaders to seize the opportunity to transition the continent to 100% renewable energy and reject the destructive path of fossil fuels.