Quotes

‘This is a huge win for Nigeria, and it shows, without any doubt, that we remain committed to stamping out wildlife trafficking and protecting our unique fauna and flora.’

Terseer Ugbor, deputy chairman of Nigeria’s House Committee on Environment and sponsor of a Bill that has been approved to fight wildlife trafficking 

 

‘UK and treaty law straightforwardly obliges the government not to authorise arms exports where there is a clear risk of diversion – or use in international crimes.’ 

Mike Lewis, a researcher and former member of the UN panel of experts on Sudan after British military equipment was found on battlefields linked to paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces 

 

‘What comes next will be a test for Cameroon’s stability.’ 

Comfort Ero, President of the International Crisis Group after Cameroon opposition supporters engaged in violent protests over the election results 

 

‘I have no visa. I am banned.’  

Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka after the US revoked his visa following his criticism of President Donald Trump