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African feminist academy for climate justice: Uniting feminists for a sustainable future
AFACJ was an experience that left an indelible mark on my heart, mind, and soul and spoke to how far feminism in Africa has evolved from fighting stereotypical gender roles to a more authoritative “I am here.”
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This World Indigenous People Day: let’s celebrate Indigenous youth making change in their communities
Huseni Hodi Sidiki is an indigenous 23 year old youth leader, holder of a Bachelor’s Degree, living in Yaoundé, Cameroon. He is the head of the executive Bureau of the…
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Greenpeace Africa withdraws from state spying case after SSA disclosure
Today, Greenpeace Africa has withdrawn its PAIA application to the The Minister in the Presidency Responsible for State Security to provide further information on the infiltration and surveillance of civil society organisations confirmed by the declassified Boast Report[1] in July 2022.
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A WIN FOR FISHING COMMUNITIES: Trawler licenses rejected
Greenpeace Africa welcomes the decision by Senegal's Minister of Fisheries to follow the conclusions of the advisory committee on the allocation of fishing licences, which recommended the rejection of all new license applications submitted to it.
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#BeatingPlasticPollution: It is about eradicating this scourge at its roots, adopting a global treaty against plastic pollution! It is a daily battle!
Indeed, the month of July is defined as a "plastic pollution-free" month. However, plastic pollution remains one of the major environmental challenges the world is currently facing due to the massive amount of plastic produced, used, and discarded each year.
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#FundOurFutures: Why programmes like the Basic Education Employment Initiative are worth funding, both for the future of young people and for learners.
Youth Capital, in partnership with Greenpeace Africa have launched the #FundOurFutures campaign this Mandela Day, urging the Ministers of Finance and Basic Education to support funding the Presidential Employment Stimulus (PES).
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Kenya Lifts Ban on Logging: Have we progressed only to regress?
Back in 2018, under the leadership of then-President Uhuru Kenyatta, the Kenyan government implemented a moratorium on logging in public forests. This action was taken to curb illegal logging and the depletion of the country’s water towers.
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Disappearance of migrant boats bound for Spain: Greenpeace Africa expresses its sympathies to those affected and highlights the impact of the neo-colonial exploitation of African resources.
Dakar, 11 July 2023 – A spokesperson for Greenpeace Africa has expressed the organisation’s deep sadness and outrage after three migrant boats that departed from Senegal went missing. According to…
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Is lifting the logging ban in Kenya a step towards economic growth or an environmental disaster?
Recently, President William Ruto lifted the ban on illegal logging in public and community forests in Kenya, bringing an end to the six-year moratorium.
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The mangrove: an essential ecosystem for the regeneration of fishery resources
Around 250 artisanal fishermen, fishmongers and women processors from Joal, Mbour, Ngaparou, Saly, Guéréo, Popenguine and Cayar have joined forces to safeguard their livelihoods.
