"Botswana's Elephant Diplomacy: 20,000 Elephants in Trophy Hunting Dispute"

Botswana's president has threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany in response to potential stricter limits on the import of hunting trophies. President Mokgweetsi Masisi argued that conservation efforts have led to an overpopulation of elephants, causing damage to property and crops. He emphasized the importance of hunting in controlling the elephant population and criticized Germany for having an opinion on Botswana's affairs. The German environment ministry stated that discussions on import restrictions are focused on ensuring sustainability and legality, with a special responsibility to protect biological diversity.