Chad restores partnership with African Parks
Chad’s government and African Parks agreed on 17 October 2025 to restore their partnership for the delegated management of Zakouma National Park and the Ennedi Natural and Cultural Reserve, reversing the decision taken on 6 October to end the arrangement over concerns about poaching and cooperation. In a joint statement, the parties said African Parks will continue to finance and co‑manage the sites while negotiations progress towards new agreements.
The reinstatement is expected to stabilise conservation operations and visitor services at two of Chad’s flagship tourism assets, supporting wildlife protection, community livelihoods and market confidence. African Parks – which manages around 20 protected areas in 12 countries and counts Prince Harry as a board member – said the move “provides a stable foundation” for safeguarding these landscapes, according to CEO Peter Fearnhead.
Source: BBC News
