Dentist Walter Palmer cleared over killing of Cecil the lion

US dentist Walter Palmer is pictured with Cecil

Zimbabwe is no longer pressing for the extradition of James Walter Palmer, an American dentist who killed a well-known lion called Cecil, a cabinet minister said.

Environment minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri had said in July that Zimbabwean police and prosecutors would work to ensure Mr Palmer returned to Zimbabwe to face poaching charges.