Botswana, home to almost one-third of Africa's elephants, has lifted a ban on elephant hunting, saying the population had increased and farmers' livelihoods were being impacted.
Botswana, home to almost one-third of Africa's elephants, lifted a ban on elephant hunting on Wednesday saying the population had increased and farmers' livelihoods were being impacted.
A prohibition on elephant hunting was introduced in 2014 by then-president Ian Khama, a keen conservationist, after surveys showed declining wildlife populations. "The government of Botswana has taken a decision to lift the hunting suspension," the environment ministry said in a statement.
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