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Coalition warns of plan to open tens of millions of hectares of DRC’s forests to timber industry
A coalition of more than 70 environmental and human rights organisations are calling on the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to maintain the national moratorium on the allocation of new industrial logging concessions.
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Global Day to Fight Inequality calls for fair taxation to build more equal societies
As communities around the world mark the Global Day to Fight Inequality, Greenpeace Africa is calling on governments to strengthen fair and equitable taxation policies that can help reduce inequality, improve public services and mobilise greater investment in climate action.
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Greenpeace Africa joins coalition calling on presidents Félix Tshisekedi and Yoweri Museveni to prevent oil expansion in the Albertine Graben around Lake Albert
Greenpeace Africa has joined a broad coalition of Congolese, Ugandan and international civil society organisations in signing an open letter addressed to Presidents Félix Tshisekedi and Yoweri Museveni.
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Greenpeace Africa calls for reinforced protection of elephants in maniema
Greenpeace Africa expresses its deep concern following an alert issued by AGIREC Maniema on Thursday, 25 June 2026, reporting an alleged case of elephant poaching in Punia Territory, Maniema Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Let the DRC’s Leopards inspire the protection of Congo Basin wildlife
As the Democratic Republic of Congo proudly celebrates the participation of the Leopards in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 52 years after their historic appearance, Greenpeace Africa is calling on Congolese citizens and Africans across the continent to extend their support beyond the football pitch.
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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…