Prince Harry quits African Parks board amid rights-abuse controversy

Prince Harry has stepped down from the board of African Parks, a major African wildlife conservation charity. A spokesperson confirmed he remains a supporter of the organisation's mission. The charity admitted last year that some of its rangers committed human rights abuses in Congo-Brazzaville.

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Prince Harry steps down from African wildlife charity board

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Guardian Published 24 August 2026

Prince Harry quits board of wildlife charity after human rights abuses

News24 Published 25 August 2026

Prince Harry quits African Parks board as charity faces ‘rights abuses’ storm in Congo

Prince Harry stepped down from the board of an African conservation charity that was mired in controversy last year over the conduct of some of its rangers.

Sky Published 24 August 2026

Prince Harry steps down from board of wildlife charity

BBC Published 24 August 2026

Prince Harry steps down from African wildlife charity board

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