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The tons of ivory, rhino horn, and pangolin scales seized at ports and borders across Africa are a sobering reminder of the number of elephants, rhinos, and pangolins killed annually for the illegal wildlife trade. Illicit trade, valued at USD $7-23…

For the past several years, Africa has experienced unparalleled economic growth and entrepreneurship. As indigenous and multinational companies look to make their mark on the continent, they would be remiss to overlook the incredible value…

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At the UNFCCC’s 27th Conference of Parties (COP27), negotiators from around the world are convening to address global action on climate change. Climate threats to Africa are already standing out in a year of extreme weather disasters, including the…

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) welcomes and commends world leaders for starting off the negotiations with powerful commitments that go beyond political statements and extend to financial commitments. Already, 12 countries have pledged US$ 12…

Africa is bearing the heaviest brunt of climate change and biodiversity loss. Currently, East African nations are facing the worst drought in decades, and it is estimated that at least 36.1 million people will be affected by severe drought in the…

The biodiversity negotiations have officially come to an end with the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) has actively supported African negotiators, youth, and civil…

In the heart of the Virunga Massif, unhabituated mountain gorillas range. Unfortunately, poachers also range there, setting traps called snares for wildlife. In early February, one of those unhabituated mountain gorillas was found dead, after what…

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The African Wildlife Foundation is elated with the landmark court ruling in which Feisal Mohammed Ali, the godfather of illegal ivory trade was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment. The ruling in the country’s largest…

In 2017 and early 2018, African Wildlife Foundation’s canine units made over 100 busts, uncovering raw and worked ivory, pangolin scales and skins, lion bones, sable antelope horns, rhino horns, hippo teeth, and more. In August 2017 our dogs alerted…

210 Rhinos Poached as of Early May, but Higher Poaching Arrests Offer Glimmer of Hope JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 21, 2012-- After a devastating 2011 during which it lost 448 rhinos to poaching, South Africa again appears en route…

The status of Virunga National Park's mountain gorillas remains unknown as rebels continue to occupy the park's gorilla sector VIRUNGA HEARTLAND, November 16, 2012 -- This past May, the rebel group known as M23 entered the…