Botswana should be praised for its conservation efforts, not chastised by Germany
- Africa must take ownership of its own wildlife.
- Botswana has proven how effective it is at sustainable wildlife conservation.
- Hunting is an effective tool to manage wildlife sustainably.
Germany’s proposed ban on the import of hunting trophies over poaching concerns has drawn the ire of Botswana’s President, Mokgweetsi Masisi. Botswana is home to the world’s largest elephant population, which has grown to more than 130 000.