I won’t negotiate with Boko Haram, says Buhari
Nigeria’s main presidential challenger Muhammadu Buhari rules out negotiating with Boko Haram if he wins elections next month. The 72-year-old also discounts concerns about his health, insisting he’s fit as a fiddle Muhammadu Buhari’s record as a tough military man is key in Nigeria closest-run election since the restoration of civilian rule 16 years ago. […]
China places temporary ban on ivory imports
China’s slapped a temporary ban on the import of ivory. It’s hoped the measure that came into effect yesterday will reduce the demand for African tusks that fuels poaching. China’s State Forestry Administration, announcing the one-year ban on importing ivory, says it’s hoped this will be a first step towards protecting wild elephants who […]