Bishop criticizes Dominican deportation practices, citing abuse and corruption
Reports highlight Bishop Santiago Rodríguez’s criticism of deportation practices, citing abuse and corruption. Minister Faride Raful has announced reforms aimed at addressing systemic issues and strengthening border security.
Honduran president Xiomara Castro to call CELAC summit on Haiti crisis
Honduran President Xiomara Castro has announced plans to convene a CELAC summit focused on Haiti’s crisis, calling for a united and urgent regional response.
Kenya’s Ruto touts role in Haiti peacekeeping as part of regional leadership
Kenyan President William Ruto has emphasized his country’s commitment to global peace efforts, including Haiti’s UN-backed security mission, connecting it to Kenya’s leadership in East African integration.
UN report reveals stark realities of gang violence and fragile political transition
A UN report reveals escalating gang violence, a faltering political transition, and humanitarian challenges in Haiti, as the country struggles with weak governance and arms trafficking.
Haiti’s pharmaceutical crisis deepens as gang violence paralyzes supply chains
Escalating gang violence in Haiti has severely disrupted pharmaceutical supply chains, causing shortages of essential medications and endangering the lives of patients with chronic and critical illnesses.
Senegal’s President Faye calls for French troop withdrawal
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for the departure of French troops stationed in the country, signaling a major shift in Senegal’s approach to foreign relations and sovereignty.
Haiti’s unprecedented gang violence displacement crisis
Over 41,000 Haitians have been displaced by escalating gang violence in Port-au-Prince since November 11, highlighting a deepening humanitarian crisis as families endure dire conditions in makeshift camps.
Gran Grif gang attack Liancourt: Violence escalates in Haiti
In a recent escalation of violence, the Haitian criminal gang “Gran Grif” launched an attack on Liancourt, a community in the Artibonite department, resulting in two deaths, several homes burned, and the theft of 60 head of cattle. This incident occurred just two days after the Haitian National Police (PNH) announced they had regained control […]
U.S. sanctions target top Venezuelan officials over disputed election
The United States has imposed new sanctions on over 20 senior Venezuelan officials linked to President Nicolas Maduro’s government, citing alleged election fraud and repression following the disputed July 28 presidential election. The sanctions aim to increase pressure on Maduro to respect the democratic will of Venezuelans.
Fritz Deshommes: A new leader in Caribbean universities
Fritz Deshommes, rector of the State University of Haiti (UEH), was unanimously elected to the executive committee of Caribbean Universities (formerly UNICA) during the association’s general assembly in Barranquilla, Colombia. His election reflects growing recognition of Haiti’s contributions to regional academic collaboration.