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The Public Prosecutor, Kowe Bide Patrick, Ndombi Dissafoundou Glenn Merlick and Water and Forests rep/Guimondou Sylvain vs Ninga Ndjimbi Didatus Doé, Atadou Esthier Olsen Felix

Gabon
Ngounié
Court of First Instance Mouila
National - lower court
Criminal
2021

On December 21, 2020, Kowe Patrick and Ndombi Glenn faced the refusal to comply from Ninga Ndjimbi Didatus Doé, Atadou Esthier Olsen Felix who threatened them with a caliber 12 hunting weapon.

The Public Prosecutor and the Ministry of Water and Forests rep/ NDONG NGUEMA Alain vs MOUKAGNA PANGO Emerson Necker

Gabon
Estuaire
Court of First Instance Libreville
National - lower court
Criminal
2021

In November 2020, judicial police agents were informed that an individual was in possession of ivory tusks that he intended to sell. An investigation was opened that led to the arrest of MOUKAGNA PANGO Emerson Necker found in possession of six ivory tusks cut into 13 pieces of 10 kgs while he was in a hotel room, the place of the transaction.

The Public Prosecutor and Water and Forest Administration rep/Sieur NDONG NGUEMA Alain vs MOKOKO Bernard, MBONGOMBE Jean, ANGOUO Appolinaire

Gabon
Estuaire
Court of First Instance Libreville
National - lower court
Criminal
2021

During September 2020, the named MOKOKO Bernard was approached by a friend, who made him understand that he knew someone who needed to buy ivory tusks. While he had two tusks of 6 kg, he got closer to ANGOUO Appolinaire who was providing him with two ivory tusks of 5 kg and MBONGOMBE Jean who also had two tusks of 7 kg.

The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Sangha Departmental Directorate of Water and Forests vs Moth-Megone Genel, Ngando Jean, Tagnaningieu Blaise

Congo
Sangha
High Court of Ouesso
National - higher court
Criminal
2021

In November 2020, police services arrested Moth-Megone Genel, Ngando Jean and Tagnaningieu Blaise while they were circulating in Ouesso in order to meet somebody who will buy ivory tusks they were transporting.

The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Sangha Departmental Directorate of Water and Forests vs Ndongotou Espérant Notaire

Congo
Sangha
High Court of Ouesso
National - higher court
Criminal
2021

On January 21, 2021, Ndongotou Espérant Notaire in the company of his fishing friends resolved to go fishing at Ndoki Park, noting the absence of ecoguards at Mokobo port, they returned to said Park aboard a canoe where they hunted for a week.

The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Sangha Departmental Directorate of Water and Forests vs Medoulazock Aymar and others

Congo
Sangha
High Court of Ouesso
National - higher court
Criminal
2021

In 2020 at Sembe Village, the ecoguards apprehended Medoulazock Aymar for killing of a panther and commercialisation of skin panther.

The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Sangha Departmental Directorate of Water and Forests vs Kouabouanga Roger et autres

Congo
Sangha
High Court of Ouesso
National - higher court
Criminal
2021

In 2018, Kouabouanga Roger, cultivating a 4 hectare field, was informed about the establishment of the Ntokou-Pikounda National Park in the said area and a one month's notice was set to leave the premises and for the harvest.

Uganda Versus Auma Molly

Uganda
Kampala
Chief Magistrates Court of Kampala at Buganda Road
National - lower court
Criminal
2021

The Accused was arrested in Nwoya District and taken to Nwoya CPS and was later transferred to Kampala CPS. The Accused was found to be in possession of specimen belonging to animals categorized as protected species contrary to the laws of the country.

Uganda Versus A1-Omirambe James, A2-Cwinyaai Richard

Uganda
Kampala
Chief Magistrates Court of Kampala at Buganda Road
National - lower court
Criminal
2021

The Accused were arrested at Kiruma – Murchison falls National Park and were transferred to Kampala CPS. The Accused were found to be in possession of specimen belonging to animals categorized as protected species contrary to the laws of the country.

The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Sangha Departmental Directorate of Water and Forests vs Lofona Jean Claude

Congo
Sangha
High Court of Ouesso
National - higher court
Criminal
2021

Jean Claude Lofana returned to the Kabo forest from Pokola with 06 double zero cartridges and a Baibal rifle on him. By returning to the hunt the next evening, he manages to kill four monkeys belonging to the species known as Colobe. On his return from the camp, he was apprehended by the eco-guards.

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