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14Aug

Côte d’Ivoire’s Historic Plain Packaging Launch Sets a Powerful Example for Africa’s Tobacco Control Future

For immediate release ATCA Statement Lome, 14 August 2026 The African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) extends heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of Côte d’Ivoire as the country marks the official commencement of plain packaging requirements for tobacco products. With this milestone that took effect this August 2026, Côte d’Ivoire proudly joins Mauritius as one 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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04Aug

From Dependency to Self-sufficiency: Senegal’s New Tobacco Tax Policy is a Wake-Up Call for Africa

For immediate release Statement from Mrs. Kouami Kossiwa, Interim Executive Secretary of the African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) " From Dependency to Self-sufficiency: Senegal’s New Tobacco Tax Policy is a Wake-Up Call for Africa" Lomé, 04 August 2025 The African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) commends the Government of Senegal for its bold and visionary decision to raise taxes...

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25Jul

We Must Protect Children from Tobacco Industry Manipulation in the Metaverse: A Global Call to Action

For immediate release Statement from Mrs. Kouami Kossiwa, Interim Executive Secretary of the African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) "We Must Protect Children from Tobacco Industry Manipulation in the Metaverse: A Global Call to Action" Lomé, 25 July 2025 The African Tobacco Control Alliance expresses deep concern over recent revelations regarding tobacco industry activities in virtual environments, as highlighted...

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30May

World No Tobacco Day 2025

PRESS RELEASE Lomé, 31 May 2025 On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day 2025, the Africa Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) joins the international community in denouncing the increasingly aggressive tactics of the tobacco and nicotine industry. This year’s theme, "Unmasking the appeal: Exposing industry tactics on tobacco and nicotine products", sheds light on the deceptive strategies...

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13May

World No Tobacco Day 2025: Unmasking the Tobacco Industry’s Seduction Tactics

Lomé, 31 May 2025 On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day 2025, the Africa Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) joins the international community in denouncing the increasingly aggressive tactics of the tobacco and nicotine industry, under the theme: "Unmasking the appeal: Exposing industry tactics on tobacco and nicotine products". This year’s theme sheds light on the deceptive...

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04Jul

Protect the world’s children: Do not allow British American Tobacco to export kiddie packs of cigarettes to Sudan (Africa)

60 public health advocates representing 54 organizations from 25 African countries appeal to the government of Pakistan For immediate release Lomé, July 3, 2024 We, public health advocates in countries across the African continent have worked tirelessly for years for the adoption and implementation of tobacco control laws and policies. Just like in Pakistan, these laws protect...

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18Jun

Statement – World No Tobacco Day 2024

Statement of Leonce Dieudonne SESSOU, Executive Secretary of the African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) For immediate release Lomé, May 31, 2024 - Every year, on May 31, the global community comes together to highlight the dangers of tobacco and the measures needed to protect our communities from this scourge that devastates our population, especially our youth....

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