Despite a continent-wide ban, illegal trafficking of the beasts of burden continues to thrive in Africa, with local ...

9 Both the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Association of Equine Practitioners have condemned the trade in donkey skins, noting the abysmal treatment of these animals in ...

In February this year, African leaders outlawed the donkey skin trade. The historic continent-wide ban, which prohibits killing these animals for their skin, marks a crucial step in safeguarding ...

The animal welfare organisations which include ... donkeys face an uncertain future due to the looming threat of the donkey skin trade and inadequate protection measures. Dr Otieno Mtula from ...