by ACF | May 6, 2017 | Conservation Threats, Rhino Poaching, Rhinos, Wildlife News
Why is the illicit rhino horn trade escalating? In South Africa, domestic trade of rhinoceros horn, forbidden since 2008, is about to become legal again. On April 7 2017, a court effectively overturned the national ban. This controversial move was welcomed by... 
by ACF | Apr 28, 2015 | Conservation Threats, Ivory, Rhino Poaching, Wildlife News
Conference to seek advancement of Africa-wide strategy to tackle illegal trade in wild fauna and flora. African Heads of State, government representatives and experts are gathering at the International Conference on Illegal Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora in Africa... 
by ACF | Apr 9, 2015 | Conservation Threats, Ivory, Rhino Poaching, Wildlife News
Last Thursday Malawi’s World Wildlife Day commemorations caught the attention of the world when the President, His Excellency, Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika, stepped out to lead the country’s biggest demonstration of support so far in the fight against wildlife crime.... 
by ACF | Aug 18, 2014 | Rhino Poaching, Rhinos
The DA will submit Parliamentary questions to the Minister of Police, Nathi Nhleko, requesting clarity on cross-boarder hot pursuits operations, with respect to rhino poaching, between the Kruger National Park and neighbouring Mozambique. This follows revelations by... 
by ACF | Apr 25, 2014 | Rhino Poaching, Rhinos, Wildlife News
South Africa’s largest rhino farmer and pro-trade protagonist, John Hume, experienced a major setback in the past two months on his farm Elandslaagte because of an outbreak of blackquarter among his 1000 rhinos, which killed 35 of them. Terry Bengis, Hume’s... 
by ACF | Jan 23, 2014 | Rhino Poaching, Rhinos, Wildlife News
(Nairobi, Kenya). A Kenyan grassroots initiative, ‘Walk With Rangers’ has spoken out against the controversial rhino auction held by the Dallas Safari Club that saw the highest bidder, one Mr. Corey Knowlton cough up a staggering $ 350,000 to hunt an...