\n Chad\u2019s Environment Minister, Hassan Bakhit Djamous, announced the termination of African Parks Network\u2019s (APN) operations, citing \u201ca resurgence of poaching, lack of investment in infrastructure and anti-poaching efforts,\u201d and \u201crecurring irreverence shown towards the government of Chad.\u201d\n <\/p>\n
\n The decision effectively ends APN\u2019s management of two major conservation areas in the country.\n <\/p>\n
\n APN, which manages 22 parks across 12 African countries, including Angola, Malawi, and Zambia, confirmed the termination, stating it had \u201cinitiated discussions with the ministry to understand the government\u2019s position and explore the best possible way forward.\u201d\n <\/p>\n
\n Prince Harry, who joined the charity\u2019s governing board in 2023 after seven years of involvement, has not publicly commented on the issue.\n <\/p>\n
\n The development marks another controversy for the Duke of Sussex\u2019s charitable profile. Earlier this year, he stepped down from his role at Sentebale, an organization he co-founded to support children affected by HIV\/AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana.\n <\/p>\n
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\n The fallout in Sentebale followed a public dispute with its chairperson, Sophie Chandauka, who accused the trustees of bullying and racism. Britain\u2019s charity regulator later said it found no evidence to support the claims.\n <\/p>\n
Chad\u2019s Decision Reflects a Broader Shift<\/p>\n
\n Chad\u2019s move comes amid a broader regional pivot away from Western partnerships, <\/a>particularly among countries in Africa\u2019s Sahel region where military-led governments are increasingly asserting sovereignty over domestic affairs.\n <\/p>\n