CONSERVATION NEWS
Bolton warns Russia, China threaten US in Africa
Will China and Russia’s involvement in Zambia affect conservation?
White House national security adviser John Bolton rolled out the Trump administration’s Africa strategy on Thursday, casting Chinese and Russian influence in the region as a national security threat and pledging to overhaul U.S. investment and aid in the region.
In an address at the conservative-leaning Heritage Foundation in Washington, Bolton accused China and Russia of engaging in “predatory practices” by investing in African countries. The Trump administration will work to counter this activity going forward, he said, in addition to fighting “radical Islamic terrorism” and violence in the region and taking concrete steps to ensure U.S. aid is used “efficiently and effectively.”
“Great power competitors, namely China and Russia, are…
La Jolla gallery charged with selling $1.3M in illegal ivory
Poachers and their customers need to be stopped!
SAN DIEGO -- The Carlton Gallery in La Jolla, its owner and an employee are facing criminal charges for allegedly trafficking $1.3 million in illegal ivory, San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott announced Wednesday.
Elliott's office has been investigating the Carlton Gallery since May 2017 and performed a sting operation on the business on May 1 of this year, with the help of wildlife officers from the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Officers seized 146 items containing ivory from the gallery and 192 from a nearby warehouse during the sting, authorities said. In addition to the gallery itself, gallery owner Victor Hyman Cohen and salesman Sheldon Miles Kupersmith, who allegedly sold ivory to undercover officers, were charged as individuals.
Story by MISHA DIBONO AND CITY NEWS SERVICE
Nsefu.org's Sewing Project - Local Woman shows off her new skill!
Help Nsefu.org make poaching a distant memory!
Through Nsefu Wildlife Conservation Foundation’s sewing program, local Zambian women are learning the skill of sewing to produce items that can then be sold. This is just one of our programs that provide an alternative to poaching to make money.
Nsefu.org at Carnival 4 Canines!
We had a great time at Carnival 4 Canines!
Nsefu.org took part in the Jackie Blue's Rescue Angels Fourth Annual Carnival 4 Canines. The event was held on Sunday, November 4th at NTC Park at Liberty Station.
Check out photos from the event.
New Vault Toilet Construction for the Chabwela School!
We’re working hard to provide local students a safe and healthy learning experience.
As part of Nsefu.orgs effort to provide a safe educational experience for the local students, we also need to make sure that they have the proper restroom facilities, in addition to new classrooms.
We’ve begun construction of new toilets for the Chabwela School and once they’re finished, the students will have safe and clean restroom facilities.