Voix du Paysan to educate and inform citizens: a commitment to social and climate justice.
Facing the destructive advance of oil projects like EACOP, faith communities across Africa are rising with strength and determination. Raising the voice of climate and social justice, they denounce the devastating impact of pipelines that poison local populations, destroy ecosystems, and weaken fertile lands. This spiritual and environmental struggle unites thousands of believers who refuse to see their continent sacrificed on the altar of fossil multinational profits.
The mobilization goes beyond mere protest; it is an act of resistance deeply rooted in values of respect, dignity, and solidarity. By marching for StopEACOP, demanding to KeepOilInTheGround, and calling to HealOurLand, these communities send a clear message: the health of people and the planet must come before short-term economic interests. They remind us that fossil fuel exploitation is not only an ecological threat but also a violation of fundamental human rights.
This spiritual fight is part of a larger movement where faith and activism intertwine to build a sustainable future. By refusing to remain silent in the face of destruction, African religious communities are showing the way toward a just and life-respecting energy transition. Their struggle is an urgent call to all citizens and decision-makers: protect our land, respect our people, and end the era of fossil fuels.
The Editorial Team
United Against Oil Expansion: Faith Communities’ Resistance to Save Africa and Its Sacred Land
