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GAUTENG, South Africa— Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced a new joint U.S. – South African task force on wildlife trafficking to “follow the money” from poaching and then work to seize proceeds from any illegal sales.

Why it matters:Yellen used the announcement to emphasize the central theme of her 10-day trip: working closely with American institutionsis the best wayfor African countries to grow their economies and improve living standards.

• The illegal killing of rare African species threatens the species’ existence and disrupts their ecosystems.
• Protecting the local wildlife is a priority for African governments, their tourism industry and international conservationists.

Driving the news:On a wildlife tour on…