A new investigation reveals that Facebook, Instagram and Meta’s other social media platforms have evolved into the world’s largest online marketplace for illegal wildlife trade, with recommendation algorithms, engagement tools and monetization systems helping traffickers reach millions of potential buyers while endangered species pay the ultimate price, reports Ronald …
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Bloc remains a major wildlife trafficking hub, with 86% of seized contraband intended for destinations within the member states ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | When two Belgian teenagers appeared before a Nairobi court with over 5,000 ants in their possession in April this year, the case initially seemed like a harmless …
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Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Wildlife Authority is holding joint cross border training for Uganda and DR Congo law enforcement officers in Fort Portal tourism city, aimed at combating the illicit wildlife trafficking trade in the region. Speaking to journalists at Nyaika hotel in Fort Portal, George …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A team of computer experts are meeting in Entebbe to develop technology to combat wildlife trafficking in Uganda. This is part of a partnership between Uganda Wildlife Education and Conservation and the United States Embassy in Kampala. The experts are part of a team …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
