Nigeria, Cameroon sign wildlife protection pact

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Nigeria, Cameroon sign wildlife protection pact

Abuja, Nigeria  — Nigeria and Cameroon on Friday signed a historic partnership designed to protect wildlife, preserve critical habitats and tackle illegal wildlife trade across their borders. Nigeria's environment minister, his Cameroonian counterpart and other dignitaries were present at a signing ceremony for the pact, which provides legal support for the joint protection of endangered species, including gorillas and chimpanzees, and shared na…