Overview

• African Parks confirmed that rangers committed rape, torture, and forced displacement of Indigenous Baka people in Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Republic of Congo.
• An independent review by Omnia Strategy exposed governance failures in the charity's early management of the park and proposed corrective measures.
• The charity has endorsed Omnia's recommendations but has not released the full investigation report, raising transparency concerns.
• Survival International criticized African Parks for relying on a 'colonial' conservation model and delaying action despite knowing of abuses for years.
• Prince Harry, former president and current board member, is involved in overseeing reforms, facing scrutiny over his role in addressing the allegations.