Prince Harry has decided to resign from the board of African Parks, a wildlife conservation charity in Africa, after an investigation found that the organization's staff violated the human rights of indigenous peoples.
The BBC reported that Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, has resigned from his position as a director of African Parks, a wildlife charity in Africa, following findings that the organization's park rangers committed human rights abuses against indigenous communities.
A spokesperson for Prince Harry confirmed that he stepped down after serving as chairman of African Parks for six years and joining the board of directors in 2023, but emphasized he continues to "support the organization's mission."
In 2025, African Parks admitted that human rights violations did occur, perpetrated by park rangers in the Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville).
"The Duke takes pride in his 10 years working with African Parks and has fully supported strengthening the board," the royal spokesperson stated. "His commitment to conservation in Africa remains strong, and he continues to support African Parks' mission."
African Parks manages about 20 national parks and protected areas across 12 African countries.
The organization has previously been investigated by an independent human rights commission over allegations that contract staff physically abused, raped, and tortured indigenous people in Odzala-Kokoua National Park.
According to the organization's website, Prince Harry served as part of the expert team involved in the early stages of the "500 Elephants" project, described as "one of the largest and most significant elephant relocations in conservation history."
This project involved wildlife experts relocating elephants from parks in Malawi to help boost populations in areas where they had been heavily poached.
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Source:bbc