A parallel ancient, consumption-based demand for donkeys in China, however, is causing a clash between the mostly informal and rural donkey market in Africa and a highly lucrative and large-scale consumption-based market in China. The African Union agreed to impose a ban to stop the slaughter of donkeys for their skin. In this Radio 702 interview with John Pealman, SAIIA’s Consultant Senior Researcher Lauren Johnston discusses the impact of the donkey trade on some African countries and the importance of regulating the market.
