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Africa: How Technology Can Curb Illicit Trade in Endangered Wildlife Species
allAfrica, 11 November 2022
As 2,500 people converge on Panama for the World Wildlife Conference from November 14, two leading international officials responsible for ensuring sustainable trade in wildlife… Read more »
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Rwanda: Tracking Social Media to Uncover Ivory Trafficking in Rwanda
IPS, 21 October 2022
Every morning, Valerie Mukamazimpaka, a businesswoman selling various food products from Rubavu, a district in Northwestern Rwanda, wakes up early morning to cross "Petite… Read more »
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Kenya: Kenya Extradites Another Wildlife and Drug Trafficker to the U.S.
Capital FM, 4 September 2022
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) says the second suspected wildlife and drug trafficker wanted in the United States has been extradited following his arrest in Meru… Read more »
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Africa: Rhino Poaching Down, but Population Still Decreasing
VOA, 23 August 2022
Conservation groups say the rate of rhinoceros poaching in Africa has dropped significantly since a peak in 2015. Read more »
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Nigeria: Concerns As Wildlife Trafficking Continues
Daily Trust, 16 March 2022
Amidst the growing devastating impact of climate change on the Nigerian environment, conservation efforts are being threatened by many factors, especially the trafficking of… Read more »
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South Africa: South Africa's Cave-Dwelling Bats Need More Protection - to Keep People Safe Too #AfricaClimateCrisis
The Conversation Africa, 1 December 2021
Caves are overlooked but essential parts of the natural world. Many animals use caves for shelter and for raising their young - bats among them. Caves are often home to multiple… Read more »