Africa Regional Media Hub | U.S. to Support Greater Protections for Pangolins, African Grey Parrots, Chambered Nautilus at World’s Largest International Wildlife Trade Forum: Many of the planet’s most well-known and cherished wildlife species, and many that are less familiar, take center stage in South Africa Sept. 24-Oct. 5, when nations around the globe convene for the … [Read more...] about Africa Regional Media Hub | U.S. to Support Greater Protections for Pangolins, African Grey Parrots, Chambered Nautilus at World’s Largest International Wildlife Trade Forum
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MEPs back trade deal with six African countries
MEPs back trade deal with six African countries: The European Parliament approved an agreement granting duty-free access to the EU for products from Namibia, Mozambique, Botswana, Swaziland and Lesotho, and improved market access for South Africa on Wednesday. “This agreement will help our African partner states to reduce poverty and can also facilitate their smooth … [Read more...] about MEPs back trade deal with six African countries
Rhino horn and conservation: to trade or not to trade, that is the question | The Conversation
Rhino horn and conservation: to trade or not to trade, that is the question: White rhino on Lake Nakuru in Kenya. ShutterstockAfrica’s rhinos are seriously threatened by poaching, which feeds the demand for rhino horn in Vietnam and China. Rhino horn is a long-used ingredient in Chinese traditional medicine and is now even more eagerly sought after in Vietnam. It is a lucrative … [Read more...] about Rhino horn and conservation: to trade or not to trade, that is the question | The Conversation
Trade Envoy’s visit to boost UK-Mozambique commercial links
Trade Envoy's visit to boost UK-Mozambique commercial links: Richard Benyon arrived in Maputo today for a three-day visit centred on boosting trade relations between the UK and Mozambique and creating opportunities for UK businesses to strengthen their knowledge of the growing commercial opportunities in Mozambique. During the visit, the Trade Envoy will meet the Mozambican … [Read more...] about Trade Envoy’s visit to boost UK-Mozambique commercial links
Africa stands to benefit from new trade deals and, possibly, from Brexit | The Conversation
Africa stands to benefit from new trade deals and, possibly, from Brexit: African trade and economic integration is set for growth ShutterstockThe last few months have seen some significant developments for African trade and integration. These advances come at a crucial time for African countries, which have been particularly hard hit by the slump in commodity prices, China’s … [Read more...] about Africa stands to benefit from new trade deals and, possibly, from Brexit | The Conversation
