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- 🐘 August 7 2026
🐘 August 7 2026
The Elephant News Service is provided by Save the Elephants for elephant lovers, scientists and conservationists who want to stay informed on the latest elephant news from reputable media sources worldwide. The stories are presented in no particular order.
Allan Kisia, The Star (Kenya), August 6, 2026
The Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) has called for urgent government action following the deaths of 15 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem. In a statement, KVA President Dr Kelvin Osore said the association was alarmed by the deaths, which occurred between June 24 and July 24, 2026, according to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). Preliminary tests conducted on the carcasses confirmed the presence of highly toxic cyanide.
Billy Abel, The Sun (Nigeria), August 6, 2026
The Adamawa/Taraba Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted prohibited items, including pangolin scales, elephant tusks, donkey skins, Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and cannabis, with a combined Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦362,204,543.91. The Customs Area Comptroller, Mohammed Aminu Tanko, disclosed this on Wednesday during a press briefing in Yola, describing the seizures as part of the Command’s renewed offensive against smuggling and other trans-border crimes.
Lwazi Kunene, Citizen (South Africa), August 5, 2026
Residents of Mbizo, near Louwsburg, are living in fear after several elephants have been seen roaming around the area since February. The elephants have been spotted during the day and at night near the Maphisa, Sibiya, Zwane and Masuku homesteads. Residents say the animals eat their crops and vegetables, and sometimes block them from entering or leaving their homes. One resident said the community has reported the matter to the relevant authorities several times.
Capital FM (Kenya), August 5, 2026
Wildlife conservation initiatives in Narok County are set to receive a financial boost following the enactment of the Narok County Wildlife Conservancies Act, 2026. The legislation establishes a dedicated Wildlife Conservancies Fund to finance conservation programmes and strengthen community conservancies across the county. Under the Act, the fund will receive at least two percent of the county government’s most recently audited revenue, in addition to grants, gifts, donations and other contributions.
Stanley Ngotho, Daily Nation (Kenya), August 5, 2026
The County Government of Kajiado has challenged the Kenya Wildlife Service's account of the recent elephant deaths in the Amboseli ecosystem, disputing the number of animals that died between June 24 and July 24, 2026. In a statement, the county declared the incident a One Health emergency, warning that its implications extend beyond wildlife conservation to public health, livestock, biodiversity, food security, water resources and the livelihoods of communities that depend on the Amboseli ecosystem.