Prince Harry is facing renewed calls to resign from his board position at African Parks,a wildlife charity, after an investigation by the Mail on Sunday uncovered allegations that the charity's rangers committed human rights abuses—including rape and torture—against indigenous Baka people in the Republic of the Congo. African Parks has admitted to the abuses and says it is working on a remedy framework, but indigenous rights group Survival International alleges the violations continue. The Duke of Sussex,who spent six years as the charity's president before joining its board, has not yet commented on the latest allegations.

The Mail on Sunday's findings: Rapes, beatings, and forced evictions

According to the Mail on Sunday investigation, first-hand testimonies from Baka community members describe atrocities inflicted by African Parks rangers, including rapes and beatings, aimed at preventing them from entering forests where they have traditionally foraged, fished, hunted, and found medicines. The report says the rangers allegedly used violence to force the Baka off their ancestral lands, a pattern that indigenous rights advocates say amounts to ethnic cleansing. Community leaders told the Mail on Sunday that African Parks wants to 'make us disappear,' as quoted by the outlet.

African Parks' admitted abuses and the promised remedy framework

African Parks has acknowledged the abuses described in the investigation and has committed to improving partnerships with human rights groups and developing a remedy framework for victims. The charity maintains that it has invested in human rights safeguards, including a grievance mechanism and partnerships with human rights NGOs. However, Survival International, the indigenous rights charity, alleges that abuses continue despite these pledges, casting doubt on the effectiveness of the charity's internal reforms.

Survival International's ongoing allegations: 'Abuses continue'

Survival International, which has long criticized African Parks' conservation model, states that the charity's actions remain a threat to the Baka people. The group points to statements from community leaders who claim that African Parks wants to erase their presence in the forests. The Mail on Sunday report notes that African Parks receives funding from the British governemnt and the European Union,raising questions about the accountability of international donors supporting an organization accused of human rights violations.

A pattern of controversy: Prince Harry's charity board departures

This is not the first time Prince Harry's involvement with a charity has faced serious scrutiny. Last year, he resigned from the board of Sentebale, his charity for children affected by HIV, after its chair accused him of 'harassment and bullying at scale'—a claim he denies. The parallels between the two episodes highlight the reputational risks Harry takes on by aligning with organisations that subsequently face misconduct allegations. A spokesperson for Prince Harry has not yet responded to the latest calls for his resignation from African Parks, according to the Mail on Sunday.