They argue that the international wildlife treaty is undermining sustainable use of species in the region such as elephants.
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Animal rights groups say trophy hunting is unsustainable in sub-Saharan Africa, but research finds a ban on imports could have negative socioeconomic consequences
A report by wildlife-trade specialists Traffic says a hippo census should be conducted to establish the sustainability of the trade