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62 years on: it’s time to repair, reclaim and rise
As the African Union (AU) marked 62 years since the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the occasion was more than a celebration of history -it was a clarion call.
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Kenyan farmers, civil society, and advocates take seed fight to court in landmark case for food sovereignty
In the quiet court corridors of Machakos, a storm has been brewing—one not about legal technicalities, but about seeds, sovereignty, and the survival of a farming culture.
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Historic breakthrough: over 40 Nigerian civil society organisations unite to launch climate justice movement
Abuja, Nigeria: May 7, 2025 -In a watershed moment for the promotion of environmental justice in Nigeria, more than 40 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) joined forces to launch the Nigerian Climate Justice Movement (CJM).
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GMOs, Corporate Control, and the Future of Africa’s Food System
Kenya's Court of Appeals recent decision to halt the government's push for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is a major victory for not only food sovereignty, but farmers' rights, and environmental justice.
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Greenpeace Africa hosts groundbreaking training in The Gambia to confront ocean and food system threats
Banjul, The Gambia – 09 April 2025 – Greenpeace Africa, in partnership with civil society organizations (CSOs) and local communities, has concluded a three-day capacity-building workshop in The Gambia aimed at addressing the escalating threats to marine ecosystems and food security posed by the fishmeal and fish oil (FMFO) industry.
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Civil society says court decision blocking GM crops “a pivotal moment”, calls for protection of farmers’ rights and food sovereignty
NAIROBI, KENYA – Greenpeace Africa, Kenya Peasants League, and BIBA Kenya have praised the recent landmark decision by the Court of Appeal temporarily halting the importation of genetically modified (GM) crops into Kenya.
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World Food Day 2024: Dear Leaders, This is Not the Future We Want for Our Food!
Nairobi, October 16, 2024 – So, here we are again, celebrating World Food Day. I wonder, are we supposed to celebrate the fact that small-scale farmers, who feed most of…
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Shimmers of Green in a world of darkness: Community Food Gardens
“Food gives the children of our community hope,” Ziyanda Phandle tells me as the rain beats down on her patio office. Ziyanda is the farm manager at Love in a Bowl, a community cooperative that feeds 6000 children in 26 early childhood development centres (ECDs) and soup kitchens across Hout Bay.
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Kenya Seed Litigation: Greenpeace Africa Reaffirms Commitment to Peaceful Advocacy
Greenpeace Africa is supporting Kenyan farmers in a seed litigation challenging the constitutionality of the Seed and Plant Varieties Act in court. We remain committed to our food campaign and will continue to advocate for policies that prioritise the needs of small-scale farmers and promote sustainable food systems.
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Farmers vs. Corporations: The Struggle to Protect Seed Sovereignty and Biodiversity in Africa
Indigenous seeds, adapted over generations to local climates and soils, are more resilient to pests, diseases, and extreme weather conditions. These seeds are integral to agricultural biodiversity, providing a diverse genetic pool vital for the resilience of community food systems.