Prince Harry suffers new blow as African country cuts ties with charity | Royal | News

It has been revealed that Prince Harry is facing a new and major blow after an African country cut ties with a charity affiliated with him. Chad, a landlocked country at the crossroads of North and Central Africa, announced it was revoking the authorization of the nonprofit conservation group Africans Parks.

Environment Minister Hassan Bakhit Djamous said in a statement that African Parks had “consistently displayed a rude and disrespectful attitude towards the government”. He also alleged a sudden increase in poaching and a lack of investment in reserves managed by the conservation group.

In response, a spokesperson for African Parks said it was in talks to “explore the best way to support the continued protection of these conservation-critical landscapes”.

Times reported that they claimed the charity was not active enough in trying to stop poaching.

Established in 2000, African Parks aimed to reduce poaching as well as help increase the elephant population in the Ennedi Natural and Cultural Reserve and the Greater Zakouma Ecosystem.

Harry, 41, who previously served as president of the organization, is now a board member of African Parks.

Earlier this year the charity admitted that guards at one of the national parks had violated the human rights of indigenous people who were displaced when the park was built.

This marks the end of a 15-year partnership between the charity and the government.

Marking the latest blow to the Duke of Sussex, Harry announced his resignation from the charity Sentebale, which he co-founded, earlier this year.

Sentebale’s chief executive, Sophie Chandauka, made allegations of harassment and misogyny, triggering Harry’s resignation as patron and several trustees.

The Express has contacted the Duke of Sussex and a representative of African Parks for comment.