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  "title": "Prince Harry steps down from African wildlife charity board",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/prince-harry-steps-down-from-african-wildlife-charity-board",
  "topic": "world",
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  "published": "2026-08-25T12:43:41.000Z",
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  "account": "Prince Harry has resigned from the board of African Parks, an African wildlife charity, following allegations of human rights abuses by rangers in Congo-Brazzaville. The Duke of Sussex served as president for six years before becoming a board member in 2023. Despite his resignation, he remains a supporter of the charity's mission. African Parks manages national parks and protected areas across 12 countries and was investigated for alleged human rights violations in 2025. The charity acknowledged improvements in its safeguarding processes and thanked Prince Harry for his contributions, including his involvement in the 500 Elephants project. Prince Harry's move to the UK, along with the Duchess of Sussex and their children, has brought renewed attention to their status and security arrangements.",
  "summary": "The Duke of Sussex has stepped down from the board of an African wildlife charity whose rangers had been found to have committed human rights abuses against indigenous people. A spokesman for Prince Harry confirmed he was stepping down after being president for the charity, African Parks, for six years before becoming a member of […]",
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