Ivory trafficking case exposes gaps in Africa’s wildlife law enforcement

Since 2010, IFAW East Africa has supported over 30 national and regional training workshops, equipping more than 800 frontline and managerial law enforcement officers from customs, wildlife authorities, police, immigration, airports, forestry departments, and the military. Participants have come from Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Djibouti, South Sudan, Malawi, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, and Rwanda.

It's all part of IFAW's broader Room to Roam vision- not just connecting habitats for animals but also connecting people and institutions across borders. Strong law enforcement and cross-border collaboration help ensure elephants, rhinos, and other wildlife can move freely and safely across Africa's landscapes.

Together, these systems help create a future where elephants, rhinos, and other wildlife have true room to roam-and where justice protects not only species, but the people and communities who share their space.