In response to the dwindling pangolin populations in Asia, traffickers have turned to Africa, with Nigeria serving as a hub for illegal wildlife trading. Recent crackdowns by Nigerian authorities have led to significant arrests, including a Chinese national suspected of high-level pangolin trafficking. These efforts, supported by international cooperation and intelligence gathering, signify a growing focus on combating animal trafficking and disrupting global criminal networks involved in the $20 billion wildlife trafficking industry.
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Tundu Lissu on trial for treason
Tanzania's Main Opposition Leader on Trial Tundu Lissu, the chairman of Tanzania's main opposition party and the runner-up in the 2020 presidential election, is currently on trial facing charges, including treason, which is a capital offence. He was arrested for allegedly urging his supporters to prevent the national elections scheduled for October from taking place. Lissu's case has garnered significant attention due to the serious nature of the charges and the implications for political dissent...
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