November 8

• Senegal: Greenpeace Calls for an Immediate Investigation Into the Dead Marine Life in the Senegalese Territorial Waters [press release]

  Greenpeace calls on the Senegalese government to immediately investigate the causes of dead animal species within its waters, which have occurred in the past few weeks. This... Read more »

October 25

• Senegal: Greenpeace Reaction to the Statement of the Senegalese Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs [press release]

  Greenpeace welcomes the announcement by the Senegalese government that it will follow-up on the fishing authorizations that resulted in the plunder of pelagic resources of the... Read more »

• Senegal: Senegalese Fishermen Launch Platform to Protect Their Rights [press release]

  Greenpeace Africa today helped bring together Senegalese fishermen, fish packers and sellers in the wake of the biggest ever fishing scandals to hit Senegal. Read more »

October 11

• Senegal: Never Again in Our Oceans! [opinion]

  If there was ever a scandal that needed definitive action to be taken against those responsible for it, it is the issue of fishing permits in Senegal between March 2010 and April... Read more »

• Senegal: Greenpeace Releases Groundbreaking Report On Senegal Sardinella Plunder [press release]

  Today marks the launch of a groundbreaking Greenpeace report detailing the plunger of Senegal 'small pelagic resources by foreign trawler fleets. Read more »

September 8

• Senegal: Floods - Greenpeace Calls for National and International Solidarity [press release]

  Our thoughts go out to those that have lost their loved ones in the recent torrential rains that have also forced thousands to be displaced in Senegal. Read more »

August 26

• Senegal: Greenpeace Launches Award-Winning Film on the Increase of Catch in Senegalese Waters [press release]

  Greenpeace today launched a ground-breaking documentary on the increase of catches by artisanal fishermen, three months after the new Senegalese government cancelled 29 fishing... Read more »

August 24

• Senegal: Senegal's Catch of a Lifetime [press release]

  A heart-warming David and Goliath-type story from our oceans campaign in West Africa (with a happy ending). Read more »

August 20

• Senegal: Senegalese Fishermen Smile Again [analysis]

  The cancellation, in May, of 29 fishing authorizations granted to foreign vessels by the Senegalese government is beginning to have beneficial effects for Senegalese people... Read more »

July 12

• Senegal: President Places Moratorium on Industrial Fishing [press release]

  The last few months have seen a string of victories for our oceans campaign in West Africa - and the most recent is just as sweet. Read more »

June 28

• Senegal: Greenpeace Blocks Departure of Super Trawler Margiris in Dakar [press release]

  Greenpeace is currently blocking the super trawler Margiris in the Dutch port of IJmuiden in Dakar, Senegal, to prevent the ship leaving for Australia where it would empty... Read more »

June 26

• Senegal: Greenpeace Africa Honoured for Protection of Fisheries [press release]

  This week, Greenpeace Africa was given an award at the first edition of "Alouwas" of Education, whose theme was "Educating Today for Tomorrow". Read more »

May 7

• Senegal: Victory in Country [press release]

  After the removal of AFP (Association of Pelagic Freezer Ships) boats from Mauritanian waters about a week ago, it was the Senegalese government's turn to cancel all fishing... Read more »

May 4

• Senegal: Govt Cancels Fishing Licenses for 29 Foreign Trawlers [document]

  An open letter of congratulations to the Senegalese Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, from Greenpeace Africa. Read more »

May 3

• Senegal: Govt Cancels Fishing Authorizations for 29 Foreign Trawlers [press release]

  Greenpeace welcomes the decision of the Senegalese government to cancel licenses of pelagic fishing vessels issued to 29 foreign trawlers from Russia, Comoros, Lithuania, Saint... Read more »

April 5

• Senegal: New President Says No! to the Plunder of Africa's Waters [press release]

  Greenpeace has been campaigning for sustainable fisheries in West African waters for years now, pushing for the European plunder of African livelihoods to come to an end. Read more »

March 28

• Senegal: GP Statement On Announcement of President-Elect Sall's Succesful Bid [press release]

  Greenpeace takes this opportunity to congratulate President-elect Macky Sall following his successful bid for the fourth president of the Republic of Senegal. Read more »

• Senegal: Greenpeace Statement on the Election of Country's Next President [press release]

  Greenpeace takes this opportunity to congratulate President-elect Macky Sall following his successful bid to become the fourth president of the Republic of Senegal. Read more »

March 27

• Senegal: Greenpeace Statement On President Elect-Sall [press release]

  Greenpeace takes this opportunity to congratulate President-elect Macky Sall following his successful bid for the fourth president of the Republic of Senegal. Read more »

February 23

• Senegal: 'No' to the Selling of Africa's Future [press release]

  As Senegalese presidential hopefuls battle it out ahead of the upcoming elections, Greenpeace and community fishermen are calling on them to make African fisheries - and the many... Read more »

February 16

• Senegal: Greenpeace and Fishermen Cooperate to Tackle Overfishing [press release]

  Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise, has docked today at the port of Dakar, where they were welcomed by more fifty artisanal fishermen with their traditional pirogues. Read more »

January 31

• Senegal: Greenpeace Statement on Clashes [press release]

  According to reliable sources, several violent outbreaks occurred last night in Senegal's capital Dakar and other towns across the country. This follows the announcement by the... Read more »

January 24

• Senegal: 6000 Fishermen Tell Their Government, 'Make Fishing a Priority Now!' [press release]

  We asked Senegalese fishermen what they want their government to do for the local fishing industry. Instead of one answer, we received a shout, a cry, a unanimous chorus - "Make... Read more »

January 20

• Senegal: Over 6,000 Fishermen Challenge Politicians to Put Communities First [press release]

  Today, the "My voice, my future" caravan organized by Greenpeace and small-scale fishing communities ended with a call on Senegalese politicians to take into account their concerns... Read more »

January 16

• Senegal: Greenpeace, Fishermen Call for Sustainable Fisheries Management [press release]

  Greenpeace Africa and Senegalese fishermen are calling on future leaders to review fisheries management legislation and to establish sustainable policies. Greenpeace has launched a... Read more »