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How important is wildlife protection for Africa?

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Around two weeks ago a Congolese man was arrested by the Ugandan authorities.

They allege that he was caught with 122 endangered African Grey Parrots. He鈥檚 currently awaiting trial. His arrest follows an investigation involving a number of agencies.

Africa Daily meets some of the conservationists involved 鈥� as well as others monitoring the activities of smugglers online.

Presenter: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja)

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