Poachers kill 3 elephants, 5 zebras in eastern Tanzania

Poachers kill 3 elephants, 5 zebras in eastern Tanzania

By The Star At least three elephants were shot dead and five zebras, four antelopes and one buffalo have been killed by snares set by poachers in Tanzania's eastern district of Rufiji in Coast region, an official said Thursday. Edward Gowele, Rufiji district...

Uganda: Two jailed over illegal possession of ivory

Uganda: Two jailed over illegal possession of ivory

By Edward Anyoli, New Vision The Standards, Utilities and Wildlife Court at the Buganda Road in Kampala has sentenced two men to five years in jail over illegal possession of ivory. Chief Magistrate Gladys Kamasanyu sentenced Robert Ecat and Charles Kanyenya to five...