Author name: CAN Africa

CAN Africa strongly condemns the current situation in Iran and stands in full solidarity with the people of Iran and the people of the Middle East who continue to suffer the consequences of this escalating conflict. The loss of lives, destruction of communities, and growing instability in the region are deeply concerning and demand urgent […]

As the world prepares for COP30 in Belém, Africa’s civil society is uniting to shape a clear, justice-first position rooted in the realities of the continent and the aspirations of its people. The Pre-COP30 African Civil Society Convening, held on the 21st and 22nd of October 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, brought together a diverse coalition

We stand in full solidarity with the people of Morocco, Madagascar, Cameroon and, in particular, Tanzania, who are under immense pressure and whose cries must be heard. These crises, though unfolding in different contexts, reveal a shared struggle for justice, dignity, and accountable governance. In Morocco, the youth-led Gen Z 212 movement has ignited one

The unfolding humanitarian catastrophes in the Republic of the Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) demand our attention, compassion and unwavering commitment to justice. In Sudan, multiple credible reports have confirmed that the conflict has descended into an unprecedented humanitarian and human rights catastrophe. According to the Office of the United Nations

Preamble On the 7th September 2025, the Africa Peoples’ Assembly on the margins of the 2nd Africa Climate Summit, led by Climate Action Network (CAN) Africa, the International Trade Union Confederation Africa (ITUC-Africa), and the Africa Movement of Movements, convened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We, the peoples of Africa, including social movements and civil society,

By Baboucarr Nyang – Acting Regional Node at CAN Africa CAN Africa’s Acting Regional Node had the privilege of participating in the Just Transition Project, held from the 8th to 10th 8 to 10 April 2025, and convened by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Trade Union Competence Centre (FES TUCC) in South Africa. As the Regional Node of

February 19, 2025 Climate Action Network Africa (CAN Africa) extends its warmest congratulations to His Excellency João Lourenço, President of Angola, on assuming the Chairmanship of the African Union (AU). He succeeds H.E. Mohamed Cheikh El Ghazouani of Mauritania, who has led the Union since February 2024. We also extend our congratulations to the newly