1st semester report 2026
A total of 46 investigation missions (of varying lengths) were carried out in 5 regions.
The semester was marked by the arrest of 5 traffickers during three operations. The operations resulted from limited but highly effective investigations.
The financial challenges among others limited the number of investigation missions making it more difficult for operations to be carried out.
5 new cases were brought to court. All the cases are being handled by an examining judge.
2 traffickers were found guilty and handed a 5-year suspended prison sentence and the payment of damages of 3 750 000 FCFA. (about $7500) to MINFOF.
This was the only court ruling was passed during the 6-month period.
A total of 58 media pieces were produced in national media (radio, written press and internet) achieved at a rate of about 2 media pieces per week.
The annual report of 2025 was made available online.
Management concentrated its efforts on resilience, motivation, and smart teamwork. These elements were central to overcoming the numerous challenges faced during the period.
Several meetings were held with MINFOF officials, the diplomatic community, national and international NGOs to discuss issues on collaboration, governance, wildlife law enforcement among others.
The operational focus over this period was ivory, pangolin and leopard skin trafficking.
Strategies were put in place to deploy new intelligent and adaptive techniques in the face of growing financial challenges and evolving trafficking methods.
The CCU evaluated and provided strategic assistance to management, operational and organisational functioning.
