On Earth Day, April 22, 2026, the Africa Make Big Polluters Pay (MBPP) coalition issued a statement demanding an end to fossil fuel expansion across the continent. The group specifically called out Shell, Chevron, and ExxonMobil, urging accountability for environmental destruction linked to their operations in Africa.
The coalition's demand aligns with growing global pressure on oil majors to transition away from fossil fuels. According to verified reports, MBPP highlighted the disproportionate impact of climate change on African nations, which contribute minimally to global emissions yet suffer severe consequences such as droughts and floods.
No specific new statistics or quotes were provided in the source article beyond the coalition's call. The MBPP has previously organized protests and legal actions against oil companies, but details of any new initiatives on this Earth Day were not independently confirmed.
Environmental groups have long criticized Shell's activities in Nigeria's Niger Delta, Chevron's operations in Angola, and ExxonMobil's projects in Mozambique. The MBPP's statement reinforces demands for these companies to face legal and financial accountability.
