The Daily Maverick | 19 Feb 2014 | Dex Kotze

In London last week, international media scrambled to cover the high-level and much anticipated international conference on illegal wildlife trade. However, there was one notable absentee, namely South Africa. The country’s absence at the conference and non-participation in the signing… Full Story ?

Daily Maverick | 17 Feb 2014 | Ian Michler

It was Mark Twain who observed that “truth is stranger than fiction”, although some will suggest his shrewd comment on life was lifted directly from the line “Truth is always strange, stranger than fiction” contained in a poem by Lord… Full Story ?

Annamiticus.com | Feb 2014 | Rhishja Cota-Larson

Link to download the report here: http://annamiticus.com/Reports/TroublingTimeline.pdf Full Story ?

Global Post | 12 Feb 2014 | Tristan McConnell

NAIROBI, Kenya — The British government is holding an international conference in London Wednesday and Thursday on the illegal wildlife trade, aimed at protecting endangered species and ending an illicit business that threatens security and the environment. Among the worst affected species are Africa’s elephants and rhinos,… Full Story ?

The Independent | 5 Feb 2014 | Sophie Scott Beissel

Due to weak laws and severe poverty, buying ivory is too easy in Mozambique, says conservationist Sophie Scott Beissel. Buying ivory is too easy in Mozambique, especially at ports like Pemba. At the beach front of the coastal town, two… Full Story ?

Green Action News | 13 Feb 2014 | Adam Cruise

London, United Kingdom – Today, heads of state, ministers and officials of around 50 countries convened in London for a summit on illegal wildlife trade. The opening of the conference held at London’s Lancaster House, which was addressed by the… Full Story ?

Daily News | 17 Feb 2014 | LAUREN ANTHONY

Durban – The US’s increased restrictions on ivory trade has sent out a global message about the devastating impact of wildlife crime. The Obama Administration recently announced its national strategy for combating wildlife crime, ahead of the London Conference for… Full Story ?