Four Gabonese nationals, including a woman, who was involved in a case of ivory trafficking, were sentenced by the Gabonese courts after their arrest and arrest on 25 April 2026 in Mitzic, near Oyem, Woleu-Ntem province (northern), in possession of four elephant defences. The penalties imposed attest to the firmness of the authorities with regard to the attacks on protected wildlife. The specialized formation of the Court of First Instance of Li…
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Four Gabonese nationals, including a woman, who was involved in a case of ivory trafficking, were sentenced by the Gabonese courts after their arrest and arrest on 25 April 2026 in Mitzic, near Oyem, Woleu-Ntem province (northern), in possession of four elephant defences. The penalties imposed attest to the firmness of the authorities with regard to the attacks on protected wildlife. The specialized formation of the Court of First Instance of Li…