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


SOUTH AFRICA: Vaping hits alarming levels among South African teens – new study of fee-paying schools

BY: Sam Filby, Richard van Zyl Smit It’s become common to see kids, some in their school uniforms, puffing on a vape. The World Health Organization points to the enticing flavours and targeted marketing to young people as the key reasons behind this trend. In the US, e-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among middle and high school...


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From Reports to Reality: Scrutinizing Tobacco Industry ESG Claims

This report published in 2025, was written by Dr. Sharon Nyatsanza and Ms. Lungile Mavundla, in collaboration with the South Africa Tobacco Industry Monitoring and Response (TIMR SA) and the Africa Centre for Tobacco Industry Monitoring and Policy Research (ATIM). The report was funded by the African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA). This document analyzes the...


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Kenya: Missing Millions – A cross-examination of British American Tobacco Kenya’s tax bill

BY: University of BATH New research indicates inconsistencies between the amount of cigarettes produced and the tax paid by one of the world’s largest tobacco companies Analysis by the Investigative Desk with support from the Tobacco Control Research Group and Tax Justice Network Africa, has identified significant discrepancies in the revenue statements of British American Tobacco’s...


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