There are calls for Prince Harry to consider stepping down from his charity role amid troubling allegations

Prince Harry is facing scrutiny as allegations of misconduct emerge against his wildlife charity, particularly from indigenous communities.

As a board member of the non-profit organization African Parks, which oversees 22 national parks and protected areas across 12 countries, Prince Harry has been in the spotlight. He has held the position of president within the organization for six years.

Recently, disturbing reports have surfaced, prompting calls for Prince Harry to resign from his role in African Parks. The allegations center around instances of rape and abuse purportedly committed by eco-guards employed by the charity in the Republic of the Congo.

Survival International, a human rights organization based in London, wrote to Prince Harry last May expressing concerns about the reported violence against the Baka people by armed guards affiliated with African Parks during his tenure as president. Although Prince Harry responded within two weeks, promising to address the issues raised, his response was deemed “very disappointing” by Fiore Longo, campaigns director at Survival International.

In light of the ongoing allegations, Survival International is now advocating for Prince Harry’s resignation, believing it would send a strong message that human rights violations in the name of conservation are unacceptable.

The board and chief executive of African Parks have issued a statement confirming an investigation into the conduct of the eco-guards implicated in the alleged abuses.

According to a report by The Mail, incidents of abuse against the Baka people by African Parks guards have been documented. One woman has come forward alleging that she was sexually assaulted by a guard three years ago. Her attacker was reportedly dismissed following an internal inquiry and subsequently served a two-month jail sentence.