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Greenpeace Africa launches “Sentinels of the Sea” expedition to expose harmful fishing practices and strengthen ocean protection from the coast to the High Seas
Greenpeace Africa has launched “Sentinels of the Sea”, a major regional expedition aimed at exposing harmful industrial fishing practices, strengthening community-led sustainable fishing practice, and building momentum for stronger ocean protection in Senegal, Gambia, and beyond.
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Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior docks in Cape Town to mobilise resistance against fossil fuel expansion in African waters
The iconic Greenpeace ship, Rainbow Warrior, has docked in Cape Town and opened its door to the public as part of a campaign challenging fossil fuel expansion and plastic pollution in African waters, while mobilising public support to defend ocean and climate justice.
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Artists unveil street art around the world as historic Global Ocean Treaty comes into force
As the Global Ocean Treaty officially comes into force, artists worldwide unveil large-scale street art, celebrating the hard-won victory after two decades of campaigning. The global action, coordinated by Greenpeace, also marks the beginning of a crucial countdown to protect 30% of the world’s ocean by 2030.
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Greenpeace Africa launches Mauritius office to strengthen ocean protection as Global Oceans Treaty becomes operational
Greenpeace Africa has officially launched its Mauritius office, the Greenpeace Africa Foundation, marking a strategic expansion into the Indian Ocean region and a long-term commitment to work alongside Mauritian communities and partners to protect marine ecosystems, strengthen enforcement of environmental laws, and advance ocean justice.
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Satirical video exposes TotalEnergies’ greenwashing of AFCON as tournament approaches kick off
Greenpeace Africa, together with Magamba Network and partners in the Kick Polluters Out Network, have launched a powerful new satirical video exposing TotalEnergies’ sponsorship of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a deliberate attempt to greenwash its destructive environmental and human rights record across the continent.
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UNEA-7 Closing Statement: A Door Opened for Mineral Justice, A Call to Action for the Plastics Treaty
This judgment establishes powerful legal precedent globally, affirming that the ancient right of farmers to save and share seeds supersedes commercial interests, reshaping the legal balance of power between communities and agribusiness worldwide.
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Greenpeace Africa strengthens indigenous knowledge and climate resilience through agroecology and beekeeping training in Lokolama
Greenpeace Africa has completed a community training exchange on agroecology and beekeeping in Lokolama, Equateur Province, bringing together Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) from the villages of Lokolama and Penzele.
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HISTORIC VICTORY: Kenyan Court Rules “Sharing Seeds is Not a Crime” in Landmark Verdict for Food Sovereignty
This judgment establishes powerful legal precedent globally, affirming that the ancient right of farmers to save and share seeds supersedes commercial interests, reshaping the legal balance of power between communities and agribusiness worldwide.
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Climate, forest protection roadmaps slashed from formal COP30 outcome as people demand change
Belém, Brazil - What started with strong hope and promise ended without actionable roadmaps to end forest destruction and the burning of fossil fuels, as geopolitical divisions again showcased the disconnection with people calling for COP30 climate action.
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COP30 ends meekly, failing to convert momentum into forest, finance and climate action
Belém, Brazil - 22 November - Belém ends without what matters the most: a real adaptation deal, a time-bound fossil phase-out and an actionable forest roadmap. Africa showed up for justice; its politics chose compromise.