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Advancing the legal recognition of ecocide in Africa
Working with governments, institutions, civil society and business across the continent to strengthen legal protection against the most serious environmental harms.
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WHY IT MATTERS
Why ecocide law for Africa?
In Africa, environmental protection is inseparable from development*, sovereignty, human rights, food and water security, and the sustainable management of ecosystems.
Ecocide law strengthens existing frameworks by establishing a clear boundary against the most serious harm, reinforcing the ability of African States to protect their people, ecosystems and resources.
*Cf. Article 24 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights
“The recognition of ecocide is essential to protect African resources and guarantee our sovereignty … equipping our States with a strong legal tool to prevent destructive practices, strengthen our national frameworks and defend our common interests.”
H.E. Ms. Arlette Soudan-Nonault
Republic of the Congo Minister of the Environment, Sustainable Development and the Congo Basin and Executive Secretary of the Congo Basin Climate Commission
PROGRESS
A pan-African momentum
Recognition of ecocide is advancing through complementary pathways, reflecting the diversity of the continent's legal systems, institutions and priorities.
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Legislation adapted to national legal systems and priorities.
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Regional and continental
Dialogue through the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN), the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) and the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS).
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International
African participation in discussions at the International Criminal Court (ICC) and multiple UN contexts.
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS
Where it's happening across Africa
Explore the interactive map to see where ecocide law has been adopted or proposed, and where governments have endorsed efforts to recognise ecocide as serious crime.
Latest from this region
October 16, 2026
Our Crown Jewel, Their Luxury Hotel: Why Seychelles Needs Ecocide Law
A government inquiry found that a luxury hotel beside Aldabra Atoll, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of global importance, breached most of its environmental commitments. Construction continues anyway.
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April 18, 2026
Mauritius criminalises ecocide
Mauritius has become the latest country to introduce a domestic crime of ecocide.
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March 9, 2026
Ghana: MPs urge Parliament to criminalise ecocide
Calls have been made in Ghana’s Parliament for legislation to criminalise ecocide, amid growing concern over the environmental devastation caused by illegal mining, known locally as galamsey.
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December 22, 2025
Ghana: National crime of ecocide proposed in state-mandated constitutional review
In a far-reaching package of reforms presented to President John Dramani Mahama, Ghana’s Constitution Review Committee has proposed establishing a domestic crime of ecocide, stating:
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December 17, 2025
Congo Basin Climate Commission (CBCC), representing 17 states, calls for ecocide to be recognised as an international crime
At the United Nations Environment Assembly, the Congo Basin Climate Commission (CBCC) signalled firm support for recognising ecocide as an international crime.
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December 15, 2025
DRC: National Ecocide Bill Lodged in Parliament
Senator Cédric Ngindu Biduaya of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has formally lodged a bill in the national Parliament to establish ecocide as a domestic criminal offence, marking a decisive step towards strengthening legal protection for ecosystems across the country and the Congo Basin.
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November 7, 2025
COP30: DRC President Calls for International Crime of Ecocide
At the opening ceremony of COP30 in Belém, Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), reaffirmed his country’s support for the formal proposal by Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa to amend the Rome Statute and recognise ecocide as a standalone international crime.
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October 19, 2025
NGO Forum urges Africa’s human-rights commission to back recognition of ecocide as an international crime
The NGO Forum held ahead of the 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has adopted a civil-society resolution urging the Commission to support recognition of ecocide.
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October 3, 2025
Ghana: Civil Society Demands Ecocide Law to Combat Illegal Gold Mining Crisis
A coalition of Ghanaian civil society organisations has issued an urgent call to President John Dramani Mahama to take immediate action against what they describe as an ongoing "ecocide" driven by illegal gold mining (galamsey).
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OUR PEOPLE
The team in Africa
Ecocide law across the continent is carried by lawyers, campaigners and academics working in their own jurisdictions, connected through a growing pan-African network.
Ahmed Elhadj
Tunisia
Ahmed Elhadj
Representing Stop Ecocide in Tunisia
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Amza Kone
Mali
Amza Kone
Mali Diplomatic Liaison Co-lead
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Aubrey Chidziwisano
Malawi
Aubrey Chidziwisano
Kuthetsa Kuononga Chilengedwe Malawi
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Darwin Malwele
Zambia
Darwin Malwele
Co-lead Stop Ecocide Zambia
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Dr. Alex Nkolomoni Ngashi
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dr. Alex Nkolomoni Ngashi
DRC Diplomatic Liaison
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Dr. Fatou Camara
Senegal
Dr. Fatou Camara
Senegal Diplomatic Liaison
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Dr. Haboubacar Manzo
Niger
Dr. Haboubacar Manzo
Niger Diplomatic Liaison
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Dr. Issouf Kouraogo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dr. Issouf Kouraogo
DRC Diplomatic Liaison
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Dr. Justin Akankali
Liberia
Dr. Justin Akankali
Founder End Ecocide Liberia
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Eriga Reagan Elijah
Uganda
Eriga Reagan Elijah
Uganda Diplomatic Liaison
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Gaius Okwezuzu
Nigeria
Gaius Okwezuzu
Co-Director, End Ecocide Nigeria
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Guillaume Kalonji
Guillaume Kalonji
Africa Coordinator
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Ignatious Kudakwashe Maeresa
Zimbabwe
Ignatious Kudakwashe Maeresa
Founder and Executive Director of the Earth Co-Existence Initiative
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Issiaka Sogodogo
Mali
Issiaka Sogodogo
Mali Diplomatic Liaison Co-lead
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Kwasi Asare Odoi Anim
Ghana
Kwasi Asare Odoi Anim
Ghana Team Lead
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Neha Sewsingh
Mauritius
Neha Sewsingh
Campaign Lead, End Ecocide Mauritius
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Patricia Willocq
Belgium
Patricia Willocq
Diplomatic Director (Africa & Francophone)
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Prof. Violet Aigbokhaevbo
Nigeria
Prof. Violet Aigbokhaevbo
Co-Director End Ecocide Nigeria
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Tafadzwa Chando
Tafadzwa Chando
Africa Institutional Advisor & Business Ambassador
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