Corruption and Poaching: The Tusk at Hand

Poachers' sophisticated network drives trafficking of ivory and horns through East Africa

by Maurice Oniang’o and Andrew Ochieng

Egypt’s Young Preservationists Shut Out by Old Guard

How Egypt’s best hopes for the future of its national treasures are shut out by the old guard

by Ghazala Irshad

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Food Shortage in Shangri-La

Nepal, in partnership with the Japanese government, has attempted to reduce the effects of a food shortage by distributing subsidized rice. Yet, these efforts haven’t done enough, and many blame the shortfall on a common culprit: corruption.

by Rajneesh Bhandari

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Controversy Surrounds Permits to South African Fishermen

After unprecedented numbers of fishermen were left jobless following the country’s recent permitting process, some are blaming a lack of transparency and possible corruption.

by Yolaan Begbie

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Court Battles Seek to Settle Amazon Land Questions

In Brazil’s fertile Amazon region, a movement of landless farmers is struggling against a powerful agricultural giant accused of corruption, unafraid to use deadly force.

by Jimmy Chalk and Piero Locatelli

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Farm-to-Fork Transparency: A Global Report Card

A ranking of 21 OECD countries reveals how well they can trace food in times of crisis.

by Ryan Hicks

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Safety of Food in Vilnius Kindergartens Questioned

More than a year after kindergarten students were sickened from school food, parents say low quality products and those with misleading labels continue to enter Vilnius kindergartens.

by Domas Burkausas

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Nigerian Government Aims to Undo Booming Rice Smuggling Market

A tax increase on rice imported into Nigeria resulted in a massive surge in regional smuggling, thanks to Nigeria’s notoriously porous borders.

by Bolanle Omisore, Yinka Adeparusi and Ryan Patch

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In China, Suspected School Food Poisoning Case Swept Under the Rug

In northern China’s remote Anding District, 244 students simultaneously fell ill last year after eating a school breakfast. Officials say the children made it up.

by Stephanie Burnett