ATCA is a Non-profitNon-politicalPan-African Network of 120 Civil Society Organizations in 39 Countries

Our work


Tobacco Industry Monitoring

We mobilize our members to effectively monitor, denounce, discredit and isolate tobacco industry interference initiatives.

Policy Advocacy

We engage with authorities, and arouse public interest for the adoption and implementation of strong tobacco control policies.

A continent of possibilities


  • With the world’s youngest population, Africa can lead the way to a healthy and tobacco-free generation.
  • With strong will and commitment at all levels, the tobacco industry’s interference in public health policy can be isolated.

Highlights


NIGERIA: Increase Tobacco Control Fund for public health protection, NGOs urge FG

Some Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have called on the Federal Government to increase the Tobacco Control Fund (TCF) beyond the N13 million allocated to it in the national budget for 2025, in order to protect public health. The Nigerian Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA), Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids (CTFK) and the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation...


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Tobacco-Free Farms Initiative in Kenya and Zambia

In March 2025, WHO and its partners held a virtual stakeholder consultation to review progress and share strategies for the Tobacco-Free Farms Initiative (TFF), implemented in Kenya and Zambia. This initiative aims to support smallholder farmers in transitioning from tobacco cultivation to sustainable alternative livelihoods that are healthier, more profitable, and environmentally friendly. Key achievements...


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USA: Retailers will soon need a licence to sell cigarettes. But more is needed to control the illegal trade

Dubbed “the tobacco wars”, the illegal trade in untaxed tobacco products is reportedly booming in Australia. Some people see buying these cheap cigarettes as a way to save money. But as this week’s ABC Four Corners reported, it comes at great cost to the community, with fire-bombings, murder, serious crimes funded by illegal sales and a loss of crucial government funding for community...


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