PRINCE HARRY LEAVES AFRICAN PARKS BOARD AFTER CHARITY ADMITTED RANGERS COMMITTED HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES. (PHOTO).
Prince Harry leaves African Parks board after charity admitted rangers committed human rights abuses Prince Harry has left the board of African Parks after nearly a decade with the conservation charity, a year after the organization acknowledged that some of its rangers had committed human rights abuses. A spokesperson for Harry, 41, confirmed his departure while emphasizing that his work in African conservation will continue. “The Duke is proud of his 10 years with African Parks and fully supports the ongoing strengthening of its Board,” the spokesperson said. “His commitment to conservation in Africa continues, and he remains a supporter of African Parks’ mission.” Harry first partnered with African Parks in 2016 and became president of the organization the following year. He was appointed to its board of directors in 2023. His departure comes after African Parks commissioned an independent investigation into allegations that rangers had r@ped, beaten and tortured Indigenous peo...
The President of Senate Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, yesterday tuesday called for a closer collaboration between Nigeria and Colombia in order to improve diplomatic ties and enhance democratic governance in both countries.Senator Saraki,according to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Senate President,Sanni Onogu,in Abuja,spoke when he received a Parliamentary delegation from Colombia,led by Senator Edison Delgado in his office.He also said that the National Assembly is open to relationships with other advanced parliaments across the globe to broaden its legislative experience and knowledge of its lawmakers.He noted that Nigeria and Colombia have a long standing relationship that need to be oiled and improved upon for mutual benefits just as he canvassed for strong investment in the Nigeria economy by Colombian investors.He said ''We are happy that you are here.I believe your visit will further strengthen the relationship between Nigeria and Colombia.For many years,lots of opportunities have not been harnessed by both countries in spite of the fact that Nigeria and Colombia have a lot of things in common.Here in Nigeria,we have two chambers just like you have in Colombia.We are very identical,we must build this relationship and that is why i am encouraging this visit particularly at this period of diversification of our economy''.The Senate President extended invitation to the parliament of Colombia for cooperation and exchange of programmes that would improve the quality of law making in both countries.Earlier,the leader of the Colombian parliamentary delegation,Senator Edinson Delgado called for mutual cooperation between his country and Nigeria for mutual diplomatic and economic benefits.Delgado said the team which comprised of Colombian businessmen and investors was in Nigeria on a three city tour of Lagos,Yola and Port Harcourt to foster partnership and explore opportunities with a focus on commerce,industry and agriculture between both countries.He promised to work hard to improve the economic and parliamentary relationship between Colombia and Nigeria.Delgado said ''We are keen to strengthen our diplomatic relationship and establish basic opportunities between our two countries''.-Sanni Onogu,Chief Press Secretary to the Senate President.More photos below. 
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