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Zimbabwe: Govt to Sell Wildlife to DR Congo, Gambia
New Zimbabwe, 8 June 2017
The government is set to export wildlife to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Gambia, the Environment Minister, Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri has said. Read more »
The Zimbabwean government is offering some of its wild animals for sale to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Gambia. Conservationists have in the past launched campaigns to stop the exportation of baby elephants to China all to no avail.
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Authorities say the move is meant to ease overpopulation and raise funds for conservation. Zimbabwe has also sought to sell its ivory despite widespread criticism. Read more »
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