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06May

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

REF.: ATCA/PC/2026/VAC005/TG Post TitleProgram Coordinator Type of contractFixed-term employment contract TypeFull-time Duty stationLomé, Togo Reporting lineExecutive Secretary Deadline for application18/05/2026 (5:00 PM GMT) I- Introduction The African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) is a pan-African network of civil society organizations working to implement the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). Its mission is to promote the health and well-being of...

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05May

Zambia’s Adoption of Tobacco Control Legislation Signals a Turning Point for Africa

For immediate release Zambia’s Adoption of Tobacco Control Legislation Signals a Turning Point for Africa Statement from the African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) Lome, 05 May 2026 The African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) congratulates the Republic of Zambia on the historic adoption of the Tobacco Control Bill. This landmark achievement represents a decisive step forward for public...

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23Mar

Leading the Way: Zambia’s Opportunity to Align with African Success Stories in Tobacco Control

For immediate release Leading the Way: Zambia’s Opportunity to Align with African Success Stories in Tobacco Control Statement from Mrs. Kouami Kossiwa, Interim Executive Secretary of the African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) Lome, 23 March 2026 The African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) is observing with interest the public health landscape in the Republic of Zambia as...

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12Nov

We must take urgent action to end tobacco industry interference across Africa.

For immediate release Statement from Mrs. Kouami Kossiwa, Interim Executive Secretary of the African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) We must take urgent action to end tobacco industry interference across Africa. Lomé, 12 November 2025 The African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) expresses deep concern over the findings of the Africa Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2025. The report, covering twenty...

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13Oct

Strengthening Tobacco Industry Monitoring in Sierra Leone: ATCA Leads Strategic Training and Advocacy Mission

From October 1st to 2nd, 2025, the African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA), in collaboration with the WHO Regional Office for Africa and Health for All Coalition, ATCA’s member organization in Sierra Leone, conducted a landmark training in Freetown to bolster national efforts in tobacco industry monitoring and response. The two-day workshop convened 30 dynamic participants...

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22Sep

VACANCY NOTICE – EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

VACANCY NOTICE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY (F/M) REF.: ATCA/ES/2025/VAC003/TG Post Title: Executive Secretary Type of contract: Fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal Type: Full-time Duration: Two (02) years Duty station:   Lomé, Togo Reporting line:  Board of Directors Deadline for application: 03/10/2025 (5:00 PM GMT)   Introduction Tobacco causes more than 8 million deaths each year, and Africa is today the region where the epidemic is progressing the fastest,...

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04Sep

YADD calls for prioritization of tobacco control following release of shadow report

Zimbabwe stands at a critical crossroads in its public health journey. As Africa’s largest tobacco producer and a long-standing Party to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), the country faces a stark contradiction: economic policies continue to elevate tobacco production, while tobacco control remains sidelined in national health frameworks. A 2025 shadow report...

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04Sep

ATN Strengthens Botswana’s National Response to NCDs Through Tobacco Control Leadership

As part of Botswana’s coordinated efforts to address the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the Anti Tobacco Network (ATN), an ATCA member in Botswana is playing a pivotal role in advancing tobacco control and supporting individuals on their cessation journey. Under the Government of Botswana’s multi-sectoral NCD strategy, civil society organizations are actively engaged...

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28Aug

ATCA intervenes at the 75th Session of the WHO Regional Committee

At the 75th session of the World Health Organization Regional Committee for Africa (RC75) held in Lusaka from 25 to 27 August 2025, ATCA called for effective taxation of harmful products like tobacco, alcohol, and unhealthy foods, and for earmarking of part of the revenue from these taxes to fund public health.

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18Aug

CLUCOD and ROCTA-CI Hold Press Conference on Enforcement of Tobacco Plain Packaging in Côte d’Ivoire

Côte d’Ivoire faces a significant tobacco-related health crisis, with over 9,000 deaths annually. In response, the government adopted Decree No. 2022-75 to enforce plain packaging and stronger health warnings on tobacco products, in line with WHO FCTC guidelines. Implementation of the decree has been delayed due to persistent interference from the tobacco industry, which cites...

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