{"id":91379,"date":"2024-02-23T11:18:19","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T09:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/au-approves-ban-on-slaughtering-donkeys-for-their-hides"},"modified":"2024-02-23T14:50:50","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T12:50:50","slug":"au-approves-ban-on-slaughtering-donkeys-for-their-hides","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.cc\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/au-approves-ban-on-slaughtering-donkeys-for-their-hides","title":{"rendered":"AU Approves Ban on Slaughtering Donkeys For Their Hides"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>The African Union (AU) has approved a ban on the slaughter of donkeys for their hides, a move expected to protect the continent\u2019s 33 million donkeys.<\/p>\n

The measure was approved on Sunday at the end of the African leaders\u2019 summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.<\/p>\n

According to BBC<\/b>, the demand for donkey skins is fuelled by the popularity of an ancient Chinese medicine called Ejiao, traditionally made from donkey hides.<\/p>\n

Ejiao is believed by some to have anti-ageing and health benefits, although this is unproven.<\/p>\n

The Donkey Sanctuary, a charity, welcomed the Africa-wide ban on the slaughter of donkeys for their hides, saying:This historic decision taken by the African Union recognizes, at the highest level of decision making the vital importance of donkeys across Africa.<\/p>\n

The charity said donkeys were facing \u201ca very real existential threat\u201d, noting that 5.9 million donkeys are killed annually for the remedy.<\/p>\n

Marianne Steele, chief executive of The Donkey Sanctuary, said: \u201cDonkeys are sensitive and intelligent creatures who deserve protection for their sakes and for the countless communities who rely on them.\u201d<\/p>\n

In Africa, people in the poorest, rural communities use them for transport and to carry water, food and other goods.<\/p>\n

According to a recent African study, possessing a donkey can make the difference between destitution and a modest livelihood.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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