2025 Statements

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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