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Illicit Gold Trade: Greenpeace Africa demands immediate freeze on new gold concessions in Cameroon
Yaoundé, June 16, 2026 – Between 2021 and 2025, an estimated 44,000 kilograms (44 tons) of gold left Cameroon for Dubai, while Cameroon customs declared only 148 kilograms for export. The value of this gold is estimated at nearly 2,000 billion CFA francs (approximately USD 3.4 billion), equivalent to the annual budget of the Ministry…
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A message in the sand: Greenpeace Africa opens Global Oceans Conference with a demand African governments can not ignore
Greenpeace Africa today unveiled a large-scale sand art installation at “Pirates” Beach, sending a clear and urgent message to African governments gathering for the United Nations Ocean Conference (June 16–18): protect Africa’s oceans and the millions of people who depend on them.
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With just 3.09% of its ocean protected, Senegal’s coastal communities bring proven solutions to decision-makers in Joal-Fadiouth
On World Ocean Day, coastal communities in Joal-Fadiouth joined forces with the AGIRE association, Greenpeace Africa, and the Department of Community Marine Protected Areas (DAMCP) to carry out a mangrove restoration activity and officially hand over the Global Ocean Justice Now report.
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Greenpeace Africa calls for fossil fuel phase-out and accelerated climate action on World Environment Day
On World Environment Day, Greenpeace Africa is calling on African governments to act on the climate emergency as extreme weather events continue to intensify across the continent, threatening lives, food systems, and the livelihoods of millions.
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The destruction of Imenti Forest is the latest price Kenya is paying for development it never needed
In September 2025, Greenpeace Africa sounded the alarm. Reports had emerged that 50 acres of Imenti Forest in Meru County were being considered for a State Lodge, a golf course and an airstrip - a directive said to have come from the President himself during a meeting with Meru leaders. We called for an immediate…
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Greenpeace Africa responds to BBC investigation revealing Shell knew of Niger Delta pipeline pollution risks and kept pumping
Internal Shell documents obtained by the BBC show that Shell continued operating the Nembe Creek Trunk Line in Nigeria for years while it knew the pipeline was causing widespread pollution, overriding warnings from its own technical executives and its own operating standards. Sections of the pipeline were classified "red" under Shell's own rules, a status…
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African Civil Society Urges Africa–France Summit to Prioritize Economic Transformation Over Market Access
Ahead of the Africa Forward Summit taking place in Nairobi on 11 and 12 May, Greenpeace Africa and civil society partners, Power Shift Africa and Christian Aid, are calling on African and French leaders to use the meeting to secure concrete commitments that advance Africa’s economic transformation, climate resilience and financial sovereignty.
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Greenpeace initiate legal action against meat giant JBS, as activists shut down first Dutch shareholder meeting
Greenpeace Netherlands has taken the first step towards legal action against meat giant JBS, demanding disclosure of information on its climate, nature and human rights impacts in order to challenge in court its business policies, including its planned US$6 billion global expansion, of which almost half is for Nigeria.
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Rainbow Warrior arrives in Mauritius to spotlight the country’s role in protecting the Indian Ocean
The Rainbow Warrior, Greenpeace’s iconic ship, has arrived in Port Louis today, bringing together civil society organisations, youth, and partners for a series of activities focused on ocean protection and climate resilience.
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New report exposes deadly cost of delaying coal phase-out in South Africa
A new report released today by Greenpeace Africa, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), and GroundWork reveals that delaying the phase-out of coal-fired power in South Africa will result in devastating health and economic consequences.