Dog meat sales boom in Ghana
13 March 2021 |
1:50 pm
Dog meat trade is a booming business in Ghana and many people consider it a delicacy. The high consumption already affects the dog population in the Upper East Region. Attention: Some people may find parts of this video disturbing.
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