UN Secretary Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warns that wildlife trafficking, particularly the illicit ivory trade, “constitutes a grave menace to sustainable peace and security” in Central […]
Tag: Central Africa
Chad: Troops Called In, Elephant Slaughter Continues
The President of Chad has reportedly sent armed forces into the region where at least 30 elephants were slaughtered last week — but the action […]
Report: Asian, African Countries Failing to Control Illegal Wildlife Trade
A “wildlife crime scorecard” released by WWF reveals that laws prohibiting commercial trade in rhinos, tigers, and elephants remain poorly enforced throughout Asia and Africa. […]
Central African Countries Reach Agreement to Combat Illegal Wildlife Trade
The ten member states of the Central African Forests Commission (COMIFAC) have approved an unprecedented agreement to strengthen law enforcement efforts against rampant wildlife trafficking […]