Prince Harry Quits African Parks Board After Rangers' Abuse Probe in 12 Countries
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 24
Prince Harry Quits African Parks Board After Rangers' Abuse Probe in 12 Countries
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 24
Summary
Prince Harry stepped down from African Parks' board after the conservation charity acknowledged ranger abuses against indigenous people in Congo-Brazzaville.
A spokesman said Harry still backs the group's mission, ending a 10-year association that included six years as president before he joined the board in 2023.
African Parks manages about 20 parks across 12 countries and said a board "governance refresh" is under way after an independent investigation into allegations of beatings, rape and torture at Odzala-Kokoua National Park.
The charity said in 2025 it had strengthened safeguarding both at Odzala-Kokoua and across the institution, while thanking Harry for raising global support for African conservation.
Harry's resignation comes days after he and Meghan said they would move from California to the UK, where questions remain over family security arrangements.