The government of Chad has ended its partnership with African Parks, a conservation charity whose board includes Britain’s Prince Harry, citing serious shortcomings in wildlife protection and project management.
Environment Minister Hassan Bakhit Djamous announced the decision, accusing the organization of failing to curb poaching and of neglecting critical investments in infrastructure and anti-poaching operations. He further alleged that African Parks had breached key contractual terms and shown “recurring irreverence” toward the Chadian government.
Prince Harry, the younger son of King Charles III, joined African Parks’ governing board in 2023 after several years of involvement with the charity, which manages protected areas across Africa.
In a statement, African Parks confirmed that Chad had terminated its two management mandates and said it was seeking talks with the government “to understand its position and explore the best possible way forward in support of continued conservation efforts.”
The organization operates in 12 other African nations, including Angola, Malawi, and Zambia, focusing on restoring ecosystems and supporting local communities.
This marks the second controversy this year involving a charity linked to Prince Harry. Earlier, he stepped down from Sentebale — the organization he co-founded to support people living with HIV and AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana — following a public dispute with its chair, Sophie Chandauka, who accused him and other trustees of bullying, misogyny, and racism. The UK’s charity regulator later found no evidence of bullying.
Prince Harry, who now resides in California with his wife Meghan and their two children, stepped back from official royal duties in 2020.
Source:Africa Publicity
