Prince Harry Faces Calls to Quit African Parks Role
Prince Harry is facing renewed pressure to step down from his role with African Parks after an indigenous rights group said allegations of abuse by rangers funded by the wildlife conservation charity remain unresolved. The Duke of Sussex has been linked to the organisation for several years, including a period as its president before joining its board of directors.
The Sun reported that Survival International called on Prince Harry to resign from the African Parks board over claims of continued wrongdoing in the Republic of the Congo, where rangers working for the organisation have been accused of serious human rights abuses against Baka people living near Odzala-Kokoua National Park.
According to the report, African Parks was previously accused in early 2024 of funding rangers alleged to have carried out beatings, torture and rape. The Sun said an investigation commissioned by African Parks concluded in May 2025 that human rights abuses had occurred, and the charity committed to strengthening partnerships with Congolese human rights groups and developing a remedy framework addressing indigenous people’s access to land.
Survival International’s director, Ms Caroline Pearce, was quoted as criticising the Duke’s continued support, while the organisation also questioned his appearance at a fundraiser in Arizona as African Parks seeks to raise additional funding. An African Parks spokesperson said the charity had invested in safeguards at Odzala-Kokoua, including a grievance and redress mechanism, independent NGO partners for reporting channels, and oversight by an independent panel of African judges and human rights specialists.
The latest calls add to the scrutiny surrounding the Duke’s public role and reputation, as debate continues about how his charitable work intersects with wider concerns about accountability and transparency.
