KWS, KRA unite to tighten noose on wildlife trafficking networks - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 13th April 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Felix Kipkemoi, The Star (Kenya), April 10, 2026 ?Kenya’s fight against illegal wildlife trade received a renewed boost on Friday as the Ke...

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Zambia seizes half-ton of ivory in major illegal wildlife crime operation - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 30th March 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Charles Mpaka, Mongabay (U.S), March 28, 2026 On March 9, wildlife authorities in Zambia arrested 10 people in possession of 550 kilograms (1,212 pounds) of ivory, according to the U.K.-based Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), which provided intelligence that led to the arrests. EIA said […]

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Suspected ivory trafficker arrested as police seize 39kg of elephant tusks in Lunga Lunga - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 30th March 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Kamaru Mathenge, TV 47 (Kenya), March 29, 2026 Asuspected ivory trafficker is in custody after Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers intercepted him as he was carrying four elephant tusks along a coastal border town during an operation that underscores the country’s intensifying crackdown on […]

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Police Seize 106kg of Ivory, Arrests Five in Bukedea - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 24th March 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News   Jackie Namatovu, Chimp Reports (Uganda), March 23, 2026 Uganda has intensified its crackdown on illegal wildlife trafficking, with authorities announcing the arrest of five suspects and the seizure of 106 kilograms of elephant ivory in an intelligence-led operation, according to a statement issued […]

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Marakele National Park steps up anti-poaching efforts - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 23rd March 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Nonhlanhla Ntshingila, SABC News (South Africa), March 20, 2026 The management of the Marakele National Park in Thabazimbi, Limpopo, says it is strengthening efforts to combat crime, particularly rhino poaching, through increased ranger visibility and tighter access control measures across the park. These interventions […]

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Zambian authorities seize half-a-tonne of ivory tusks smuggled by cross-border trafficking syndicate - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 20th March 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Enviro News Nigeria (Nigeria), March 18, 2026 Acting on intelligence provided by the London-based Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), Zambian law enforcement agents raided a house in the capital Lusaka and arrested nine Zambians, including an individual from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), allegedly […]

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TRIO NABBED FOR POSSESSION OF IVORY - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 17th March 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News   Arron Nyamayaro, Herald Online (Zimbabwe), March 16, 2026 THREE people were arrested on Thursday for unlawful possession of ivory in Zimuto. Grace Masaiti, 48, Norman Bere, 38, and Richard Madoro, 73 were nabbed by detectives from CID Masvingo. Their arrest came after a […]

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Suspected ivory trafficker arrested in Nwoya with 154kg of elephant tusks - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 27th February 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Edward Anyoli, New Vision (Uganda), February 24, 2026 The arrest of a suspected ivory trafficker by the Special Wildlife Crime Unit and the Uganda Police Force has led to the recovery of 154 kilogrammes of raw elephant ivory in an intelligence-led operation in Nwoya […]

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ZimParks calls for technology investment to curb wildlife crime - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 13th February 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News     Sikhumbuzo Moyo, The Herald (Zimbabwe) The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has called for increased investment in modern technology to effectively combat well-coordinated wildlife crime syndicates operating both locally and internationally. ZimParks noted that wildlife crime is a highly lucrative […]

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The Elephant Dilemma: South Sudan’s Vanishing Herds and Zimbabwe’s Overpopulation Struggles - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 30th January 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News   John Edwards, The Washington Newsday (U.S.), January 18, 2026 Africa’s elephant conservation efforts are marked by a stark divide: in South Sudan, herds are rapidly disappearing, while in Zimbabwe, elephants are multiplying at such a rate that they pose a growing threat to […]

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KWS arrests 3 suspects in Turkana over Wildlife trophies - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 30th January 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Felix Kipkemoi, The Star (Kenya), January 28, 2026 A joint covert intelligence operation by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has led to the arrest of three suspects in Turkana County, after they were found in possession of wildlife trophies, including 42 kilogrammes of elephant […]

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TPDF officers, civilians charged over Sh591 million ivory seizure - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 09th January 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News   The Citizen (Tanzania), January 8, 2026 Two Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) officers and three civilians appeared before the Moshi Resident Magistrate’s Court, charged with economic sabotage after allegedly possessing government trophies valued at Sh591.3 million. The criminal case is scheduled for mention […]

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Rider arrested with 39.9 kilos of elephant tusks valued at Sh4 million in Samburu - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 05th January 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Cyrus Ombati, The Star (Kenya) A rider was arrested on Saturday evening in Wamba, Samburu County, while transporting approximately 39.9 kilograms of elephant tusks, valued at about Sh4 million. Authorities said the suspect told police he was taking the tusks to a potential buyer […]

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More arrests in Kenya for illegal ivory possession - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 05th December 2025)   Courtesy of African Elephant News     A joint team of law enforcement officers drawn from Mbeere South-based detectives and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers has arrested three wildlife traffickers and recovered six elephant tusks. Michael Kariuki Kithaka, Morris Kariuki Njuki, and Margaret Syombua Mutua were arrested in Mbeere […]

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Mombasa man jailed 10 years for trafficking ivory worth Ksh.2.4 million - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 29th November 2025)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Brian Kimani, Citizen Digital (Kenya), November 27, 2025 A Mombasa court has sentenced a man to 10 years in prison for illegally possessing and dealing in elephant tusks valued at Ksh.2.4 million. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Abdi […]

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Five detained in possession of 10 elephant tusks in Gaza / Mozambique - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 26th November 2025)   Courtesy of African Elephant News   Alberto Massango, Aimnews (Mozambique), November 24, 2025 Mozambique’s National Criminal Investigation Service (Sernic) has detained a group of five individuals in possession of 10 elephant tusks in Mapai district, in the southern province of Gaza. The group was also in possession of 15 […]

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Two suspects arrested with five pieces of elephant tusks valued at Sh3.6 million in Nyahururu - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 17th November 2025)   Courtesy of African Elephant News   Cyrus Ombati, The Star (Kenya), November 16, 2025 Two suspected traffickers were arrested Saturday night with elephant tusks in Nyahururu Town, police said. According to police, the arrests were made in the Kwa Wanjiku area, and the suspects had five pieces of elephant […]

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Mozambique seizes more than six tons of wildlife products - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 11th October 2025)     MZ News (Mozambique), October 7, 2025 The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) revealed yesterday that Mozambique has seized more than six tons of illegal wildlife products in the last six years. The UNODC Director said that Mozambique is an “extremely vulnerable” country to transnational crime […]

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Two convicted in absentia for illegal possession of government trophies - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 20th September 2025)   Janeth Mushi, The Citizen (Tanzania), September 17, 2025 The High Court of Tanzania, Manyara Registry, has overturned a lower court ruling that had acquitted Major Gidarge and Hussein Ally, and instead convicted them in absentia for the illegal possession of government trophy. The two were allegedly found in possession […]

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Chinese poacher jailed: US$250K Rhino horns and ivory cache seals Yanzhong’s fate - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 17th September 2025)   A CHINESE national has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after being caught with illegal wildlife products worth nearly US$250 000, in what authorities have hailed as...

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Chinese national jailed 18 years for wildlife trafficking in Zimbabwe - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 14th September 2025)   Courtesy of African Elephant News   James Muonwa, New Zimbabwe (Zimbabwe), September 11, 2025 A CHINESE national caught with rhino horns worth over US$240,000 has been s...

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Maputo Court postpones trial again of individuals accused of trafficking 644 ivory horns - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 09th August 2025)   Courtesy of African Elephant News   Salvador Baloi, MZNews, (Mozambique), August 7, 2025 The Maputo City Judicial Court postponed the trial of the eight individuals accused...

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