Poaching of African elephants may result in species’ extinction by 2020

Conservation enthusiasts such as Tunde Folawiyo are no doubt aware that African elephants are now at risk of extinction. Last year alone, over 35,000 of these animals were slaughtered for their ivory. The ivory is used to produce goods such as jewellery and ornaments,...

African Wildlife Foundation Mourns Loss of Mountain Bull and Satao

Two of the country of Kenya’s most famed elephant bulls, Mountain Bull and Satao, have succumbed to poaching, becoming the latest to fall victim to the brutal and war between poachers and those struggling to preserve the endangered species of Africa. The month of May...

Resource extraction and deforestation are amongst Africa’s Most Pressing Problems.

Today, the African continent remains amongst the world’s poorest regions. A variety of factors have contributed to the poor conditions throughout Africa’s varied countries, prompting a dire need for assistance in various aspects. The region has suffered a significant...

The fight against elephant poaching in Africa

Anyone with an interest in wildlife conservation, such as Tunde Folawiyo, will probably be aware that the African elephant is currently at risk of extinction. Recent reports suggest that at least 20,000 were killed in the last year alone. According to CITES (the...

Tunde Folawiyo | Vietnam Confirms No Health Benefits of Ivory

Vietnam’s Health Ministry has confirmed that rhinoceros horns hold no medicinal benefit in treating cancer, an announcement commended by the AWF during a highly critical period in Africa’s battle against rhino poaching. As of early June, 442 rhinoceros have been...