Title:

Rhino poaching worsens in Africa

Author(s):
Publication Year:
2021
Abstract:

Poaching has risen sharply in the recent years across Africa, fueled by rising demand in Asia for ivory and rhino horns, coveted as traditional medicine and a status symbol and acquisition and adaptation of advanced technologies in the fight against poachers is not yielding the desired results. The international community, prominent leaders, the civil society and experts involved in the fight against rhino poaching have also continued to raise their views on the likely consequences of a situation where more than 35, 000 elements are killed across Africa annually for their tusks amid concerns that African governments are not doing enough to stem the crisis.

Series Title:
PAN AFRICAN VISIONS
Type:
Newspaper
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en

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