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Gabon: a zoo to support one

In order to survive the city of Bakoumba, the Compagnie minière de l'Ogooué (Comilog), which uses manganese, has decided to turn this city into the country's agricultural grain. Lékédi Zoo was created almost 30 years ago and has some jobs and economic activity in Bakoumba. Welcome to Lékédi Park. It is a 14,000 hectare zoo…

chain of solidarity to pursue an attacked boy

This weekend, several surgeons and health specialists welcomed a 9-year-old child from Zimbabwe to a private clinic in Johannesburg. In early May, the boy was attacked by a hyena during a nightly religious ceremony outside. as reported from Johannesburg, Romain SongThe child lost an eye, a nose and part of the mouth and…

Gabon: in Pongara, animals are making a comeback

Established as a national park 19 years ago, access to the Pongara reserve has been banned for poachers and conservation efforts are bearing fruit. Elephants, buffaloes and even hippos are back. From our special correspondent in Pongara,Before the tours must meet the wildlife of Pongara, tourists must follow the mandatory…

the government recognizes self-defense

The cabinet meeting of the Council of Ministers on Thursday 10 June adopted a draft decree on "administrative abuse of elephants". The decree also recognizes the use of the right to self-defense by populations that are victims of the human-elephant conflict, which has become recurring in the country. as reported from…

radioactivity in an attempt to save

In South Africa, a research group is trying to make the rhino's horn radioactive with nuclear technology. This project aims to make ivory trading much more difficult. The project was initiated by the University of the Witwatersrand in collaboration with an American university, an Australian organization and the Russian Federal…

our friends the animals in the competition

It is the largest competition for artists in Gabon. "BICIG-Friends of the Arts" has been around for 26 years and the 2021 edition is devoted to the protection of endangered species. with our correspondent in Libreville, Yves-Laurent GomaHundreds of men and women with letters have written poems, plays and short stories to convey…

South Africa desires to ban lion breeding

On Sunday, Might 2, South Africa introduced its intention to finish lionfish catching, whether or not for looking, vacationer sights or promoting its legs in Asian markets. East the place they're recognized for his or her alleged medicinal virtues. The nation, whose tourism accounts for 7% of GDP, desires to advertise a extra genuine expertise of wildlife.…

To save rhinos, World Bank

The World Bank wants to hire financial markets to save the black rhinos in South Africa. With "nature bonds", the organization plans to issue bonds with the simple principle: investors only make money if the black rhino in South Africa increases. What happens if investors play a role in rescuing black rhinos? The idea came…

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