SOUTHERN AFRICAN COUNTRIES FIGHT U.K. ANTI-HUNTING BILL
Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe have united against a proposed UK bill that seeks to ban the importation of wildlife trophies from Africa. The Labour Party introduced the bill in October, shortly after the party’s Keir Starmer took over as prime minister. The party also aims to eliminate hunting in the United Kingdom within five years.
With a second reading of the bill to happen in January, the six African countries now seek a meeting with UK government officials to discuss a way forward. With Europe being the second-highest importer of wildlife trophies, the countries have said passing the bill would threaten livelihoods, increase human-wildlife conflicts, and lead to an unsustainable increase in wildlife populations, placing additional strain on the region’s ecological carrying capacity.
Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe have united against a proposed UK bill that seeks to ban the importation of wildlife trophies from Africa. The Labour Party introduced the bill in October, shortly after the party’s Keir Starmer took over as prime minister. The party also aims to eliminate hunting in the United Kingdom within five years.
With a second reading of the bill to happen in January, the six African countries now seek a meeting with UK government officials to discuss a way forward. With Europe being the second-highest importer of wildlife trophies, the countries have said passing the bill would threaten livelihoods, increase human-wildlife conflicts, and lead to an unsustainable increase in wildlife populations, placing additional strain on the region’s ecological carrying capacity.
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Continued……Critics of trophy hunting warn that the practice disrupts animal populations and risks pushing endangered species closer to extinction. Despite generating significant income—Botswana earned $3 million in 2023 from international hunters paying up to $50,000 per elephant—trophy hunting is criticized for favouring the wealthy white elite while providing limited benefits to local communities. It reflects the colonial era that saw Africa’s elephant population drop from 20 million pre-colonialism to around a million in the 1970s. The overrepresentation of White people in the sector also mirrors the colonial era, where Africans hunting game, sometimes for medicinal use, was seen as savagery, but Europeans doing it for sport was seen as civilized. Moreover, its revenue is deemed unsustainable compared to eco-tourism, which offers ongoing financial opportunities; you can only kill an animal once, after all.
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Continued…….. Sources:
https://www.voanews.com/a/southern-african-countries-in-fresh-bid-to-fight-uk-anti-hunting-bill/7878054.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
https://www.voanews.com/a/botswana-communities-march-against-uk-s-anti-hunting-bill/7524648.html
https://www.voanews.com/a/southern-african-nations-wary-as-uk-s-labor-party-commits-to-hunting-trophy-ban/7653350.html
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/africa/botswana-and-the-europeans-recently-had-a-spat-regarding-elephants-what-was-it-all-about
https://zimbabweland.wordpress.com/2022/04/11/the-trouble-with-elephants-why-limits-on-culling-are-bad-for-conversation
https://metro.co.uk/2024/03/21/botswana-threatens-send-10-000-elephants-hyde-park-trophy-hunting-row-20502931
https://africageographic.com/stories/trophy-hunting-in-botswanas-ng13-we-follow-the-money
https://www.humanesociety.org/belgium-import-trophy-hunting-endangered-species
Tourism creates toxic dependency
https://www.reuters.com/article/business/on-our-knees-kenyas-tourism-revenue-collapses-idUSKBN2401UC/
https://afripoli.org/consuming-africa-the-impact-of-tourism-on-local-african-economies
Report on The Myth of Trophy Hunting as Conservation by Elliott Morley.
https://www.saveafricananimals.org/attachments/article/136/The_%20Myth_of_Trophy_Hunting_as_Conservation.pdf
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https://www.voanews.com/a/botswana-communities-march-against-uk-s-anti-hunting-bill/7524648.html
https://www.voanews.com/a/southern-african-nations-wary-as-uk-s-labor-party-commits-to-hunting-trophy-ban/7653350.html
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/africa/botswana-and-the-europeans-recently-had-a-spat-regarding-elephants-what-was-it-all-about
https://zimbabweland.wordpress.com/2022/04/11/the-trouble-with-elephants-why-limits-on-culling-are-bad-for-conversation
https://metro.co.uk/2024/03/21/botswana-threatens-send-10-000-elephants-hyde-park-trophy-hunting-row-20502931
https://africageographic.com/stories/trophy-hunting-in-botswanas-ng13-we-follow-the-money
https://www.humanesociety.org/belgium-import-trophy-hunting-endangered-species
Tourism creates toxic dependency
https://www.reuters.com/article/business/on-our-knees-kenyas-tourism-revenue-collapses-idUSKBN2401UC/
https://afripoli.org/consuming-africa-the-impact-of-tourism-on-local-african-economies
Report on The Myth of Trophy Hunting as Conservation by Elliott Morley.
https://www.saveafricananimals.org/attachments/article/136/The_%20Myth_of_Trophy_Hunting_as_Conservation.pdf
Voice of America
Southern African countries in bid to fight UK anti-hunting bill
Representatives from the six nations have now requested a meeting with British government officials to discuss the issue. Mqondisi Dube reports from Botswana's capital, Gaborone
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FRANCE’S WINDRUSH GEN
Most people have heard of the British Windrush generation, but did you know France has its own ‘Windrush scandal’? It is a tale of discrimination and marginalisation that very much mirrors what the British counterparts went through. Let’s dive in.
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Most people have heard of the British Windrush generation, but did you know France has its own ‘Windrush scandal’? It is a tale of discrimination and marginalisation that very much mirrors what the British counterparts went through. Let’s dive in.
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CHICK-FIL-A VS. POPEYES: WHAT’S IN THE CHICKEN? PT. 2
Brother Nuri Muhammad (@brothernuri on X, @nurimuhammad on IG), a prominent figure within the Nation of Islam, explained why many Black people in the United States are emotionally attached to fast-food restaurants like Chick-fil-A and Popeyes.
In part 2 of the video, the minister said these companies are hiding their ingredients from the public, and how the chemicals they are inserting are not only highly addictive but also destroy your immune system.
What do you think of Muhammad’s remarks? Let us know in the comments.
Check out part 1 by scrolling down our page.
Video credit: @ineverknewtv (YouTube)
Brother Nuri Muhammad (@brothernuri on X, @nurimuhammad on IG), a prominent figure within the Nation of Islam, explained why many Black people in the United States are emotionally attached to fast-food restaurants like Chick-fil-A and Popeyes.
In part 2 of the video, the minister said these companies are hiding their ingredients from the public, and how the chemicals they are inserting are not only highly addictive but also destroy your immune system.
What do you think of Muhammad’s remarks? Let us know in the comments.
Check out part 1 by scrolling down our page.
Video credit: @ineverknewtv (YouTube)
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SIDGI KABALLO: BOTH WARRING PARTIES IN SUDAN ARE NO GOOD
In Episode 17 of the Pan African Attitude podcast, our CEO, Ahmed Kaballo, sits down one-on-one with his father, Sidgi Kaballo. They debate whether or not there is a lesser of two evils, among many other urgent questions surrounding the proxy war in Sudan.
Kaballo Sr., an economist, academic, and Central Committee member of the Sudanese Communist Party, argues that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are two devils and he is reluctant to choose based on the lesser of two evils. He concedes that RSF is worse than the army, but still, neither armed group, whichever emerges victorious from the war, will be accepted by the Sudanese people to lead the country. Kaballo Sr. concludes that Sudan needs a third option, represented by civilian leadership and rule.
In Episode 17 of the Pan African Attitude podcast, our CEO, Ahmed Kaballo, sits down one-on-one with his father, Sidgi Kaballo. They debate whether or not there is a lesser of two evils, among many other urgent questions surrounding the proxy war in Sudan.
Kaballo Sr., an economist, academic, and Central Committee member of the Sudanese Communist Party, argues that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are two devils and he is reluctant to choose based on the lesser of two evils. He concedes that RSF is worse than the army, but still, neither armed group, whichever emerges victorious from the war, will be accepted by the Sudanese people to lead the country. Kaballo Sr. concludes that Sudan needs a third option, represented by civilian leadership and rule.
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Continued……. Ahmed disagrees with his father slightly, saying that in the situation, we have to choose the lesser of two evils because only two forces are fighting, and RSF is the more evil force. If they win, Sudan as a state will be over. So, all Sudanese people have to put their support behind the army at this time.
Despite its historic abuses of power and mass violations of civilian rights, the SAF are emerging as heroes among the Sudanese people in the current war. Hostilities erupted on 15 April 2023 and have raged on since. Until recently, the UAE-backed RSF was accused of most violations against civilians during the proxy war. However, recent events like the SAF’s bombing of a public market in the northern Darfur town of Kabkabiya that killed over 100 people mean neither of the warring parties is innocent of atrocities carried out on the country’s civilian population.
The whole episode of this profoundly insightful conversation is available on our X, Patreon and Rumble platforms.
Despite its historic abuses of power and mass violations of civilian rights, the SAF are emerging as heroes among the Sudanese people in the current war. Hostilities erupted on 15 April 2023 and have raged on since. Until recently, the UAE-backed RSF was accused of most violations against civilians during the proxy war. However, recent events like the SAF’s bombing of a public market in the northern Darfur town of Kabkabiya that killed over 100 people mean neither of the warring parties is innocent of atrocities carried out on the country’s civilian population.
The whole episode of this profoundly insightful conversation is available on our X, Patreon and Rumble platforms.
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WHY BURKINA BOOGIES TO CUBAN MUSIC
Burkina nightclubs bounce to the sound of Cuban music. But how did Salsa find its way to West Africa? History, politics and immigration played their part, as Burkinabes fell in love with this iconic sound.
Burkina nightclubs bounce to the sound of Cuban music. But how did Salsa find its way to West Africa? History, politics and immigration played their part, as Burkinabes fell in love with this iconic sound.
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2023 RECAP: OUR REACTION TO
CNN ‘EXPERT’S’ TAKE ON NIGER
When African Stream was kicked off all major social platforms apart from X, formerly known as Twitter, following baseless accusations from the US State Department, many of our videos disappeared, including many of our reaction videos. One of our favorites was after the historic, revolutionary coup that took place Niger and CNN's attempt to paint it as a terrible thing supported by Niamey's political elites.
Shortly after July 26, it was evident that the military overthrow of Western-aligned president Mohamed Bazoum had widespread support. For Nigeriens, here at last was a chance to kick out the exploitative French - and their influence - from their motherland.
CNN brought on Washington DC think-tanker and former State Department employee Aneliese Bernard to explain France's (and the West's) dwindling fortunes in Niger.
CNN ‘EXPERT’S’ TAKE ON NIGER
When African Stream was kicked off all major social platforms apart from X, formerly known as Twitter, following baseless accusations from the US State Department, many of our videos disappeared, including many of our reaction videos. One of our favorites was after the historic, revolutionary coup that took place Niger and CNN's attempt to paint it as a terrible thing supported by Niamey's political elites.
Shortly after July 26, it was evident that the military overthrow of Western-aligned president Mohamed Bazoum had widespread support. For Nigeriens, here at last was a chance to kick out the exploitative French - and their influence - from their motherland.
CNN brought on Washington DC think-tanker and former State Department employee Aneliese Bernard to explain France's (and the West's) dwindling fortunes in Niger.
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Continued….. Trying to make sense of it all, she said that the capital, Niamey, was populated by the elite, whose differences with the president may have contributed to his downfall. No mention of how France has greatly benefited at the expense of Niger, which is one of the poorest countries in the world with a per capita income of $ 628 (IMF).
CNN's host Zain Asher then echoed the West's fear of an awakened continent when she wondered why Nigeriens were happy to be rid of a 'democratically elected' leader who is 'trusted by the West'.
It's a dangerous time for humanity when mainstream media believes its propaganda, especially about Africa. It's even more dangerous when people believe what these 'experts' say about the continent.
Watch the reaction videos on our YouTube channel and help us unmask them.
CNN's host Zain Asher then echoed the West's fear of an awakened continent when she wondered why Nigeriens were happy to be rid of a 'democratically elected' leader who is 'trusted by the West'.
It's a dangerous time for humanity when mainstream media believes its propaganda, especially about Africa. It's even more dangerous when people believe what these 'experts' say about the continent.
Watch the reaction videos on our YouTube channel and help us unmask them.
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WHEN GERMANY TURNED AFRICA INTO A LABORATORY
Germany’s genocide in Namibia is slowly attracting the attention long denied it. But the imperialist power also did despicable things in its East African ‘possessions’ that are even less widely known about.
One of its most revered scientists - Robert Koch, who won a Nobel Prize for his work on tuberculosis - used Africans, kept in concentration-like conditions, as guinea pigs for trials of a dangerous experimental drug for sleeping sickness.
While some might put it all down to the ‘bad old past,’ as African Stream’s Clinton Nzala here explains, some things haven’t really changed.
Would you agree?
Germany’s genocide in Namibia is slowly attracting the attention long denied it. But the imperialist power also did despicable things in its East African ‘possessions’ that are even less widely known about.
One of its most revered scientists - Robert Koch, who won a Nobel Prize for his work on tuberculosis - used Africans, kept in concentration-like conditions, as guinea pigs for trials of a dangerous experimental drug for sleeping sickness.
While some might put it all down to the ‘bad old past,’ as African Stream’s Clinton Nzala here explains, some things haven’t really changed.
Would you agree?
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JAMAICA’S BEACH APARTHEID
Next time you plan a trip to Jamaica remember to ask hotels and resorts if they let Jamaicans access their beaches! Yep, that’s right. We break down beach apartheid in the land that gave us Marley and Marcus Garvey! There’s always Airbnb ...
Next time you plan a trip to Jamaica remember to ask hotels and resorts if they let Jamaicans access their beaches! Yep, that’s right. We break down beach apartheid in the land that gave us Marley and Marcus Garvey! There’s always Airbnb ...
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This week’s Facts of the Week centre on our missing artefacts - missing, that is, from Africa. We know where many of them are: in European museums, still. And yet, despite ex-colonisers having acquired them through plunder, they still cling on to them, coming up with all sorts of sophistical reasons not to give back what is ours. Not just ours, but of profound significance to our culture, history and identity. As ever, please share your thoughts on this topic, which looks like it will be an issue for some time yet.
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CONFESSION OF AN ECONOMIC HIT MAN
Ever wonder exactly how the United States subverts democracy and the aspirations of countries?
In this clip, we hear from the horse’s mouth about the array of tools that are used to shape the international landscape to US favour. John Perkins bore witness to his time at a US-based consulting firm, for which he said the US National Security Agency screened him. Decades later, Perkins published an exposé, ‘Confessions of an Economic Hit Man.'
Ever wonder exactly how the United States subverts democracy and the aspirations of countries?
In this clip, we hear from the horse’s mouth about the array of tools that are used to shape the international landscape to US favour. John Perkins bore witness to his time at a US-based consulting firm, for which he said the US National Security Agency screened him. Decades later, Perkins published an exposé, ‘Confessions of an Economic Hit Man.'
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Continued……. The book lays out how individuals are recruited to promote the interests of corporations and Western government agencies in developing countries, at the expense of the people.
Perkins' job involved convincing poor countries' leaders to accept loans for infrastructure and development projects that were often unnecessary and unsustainable. Since recipient countries could not easily pay off these loans, they fell into a cycle of debt and dependency. This allowed the United States and its corporate interests to exert control over these countries, effectively turning them into economic and political vassals.
Let us know what you think of Perkins' explanation.
Perkins' job involved convincing poor countries' leaders to accept loans for infrastructure and development projects that were often unnecessary and unsustainable. Since recipient countries could not easily pay off these loans, they fell into a cycle of debt and dependency. This allowed the United States and its corporate interests to exert control over these countries, effectively turning them into economic and political vassals.
Let us know what you think of Perkins' explanation.
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