Haiti Politique - Haitian Politics

The same Steven Benoit who was raging for president Jovenel Moise to step down is now crying about Ariel Henry handing the country over to bandits

Former Haiti Senator Steven Benoit recently took to Twitter to voice his concerns about Prime Minister Ariel Henry and his Chief of Police Frantz Elbe being so evil that they are handing over more territory to the bandits. more »

August 16, 2023 6:33 AM   1 Comment

What happened to the 500 new Haitian Army soldiers that began basic training back in January 2019?

The Haitian army was looking for a few good men, more than 4,000 registered, 500 were recruited and began basic training to be part of the first promotion of Haitian army soldiers of the Jovenel Moise era. Training of these 500 future young soldiers were supposed to start back in January 2019. That what Haiti Minister of Defense Enol Joseph said at the time. more »

December 14, 2018 2:14 PM   1 Comment

A "robust use of force." is needed to restore law and order in Haiti, says UN chief Antonio Guterres

In a report presented to the Security Council, as reported by Reuters, U.N. chief Antonio Guterres emphasizes the need for a "robust use of force." by a multinational police deployment and use of military assets is needed to restore law and order in Haiti. more »

August 15, 2023 5:19 PM

Funeral of former Haiti President Boniface Alexandre held at the Cour de Cassation in Haiti

On August 14, 2023, a solemn ceremony marked the funeral of the former Provisional President of the Republic, Boniface Alexandre, at the Cour de Cassation in Haiti. more »

August 15, 2023 4:31 PM

Will Guy Philippe return to Haitian politics or Can he? Some people are wondering

In the wake of Senator Guy Philippe's impending release from a six-year prison term in the United States, discussions about his potential return to Haitian politics are taking center stage. more »

August 15, 2023 11:54 AM

Senator Guy Philippe gets early release from USA prison: Will he return to the Haitian political landscape?

Guy Philippe, the Haitian Senator who never swore in, is set to be released from prison after serving a six-year sentence in the United States. With news of his imminent release and plans to re-enter Haiti, questions arise about the impact of his return on a country striving for stability and progress. more »

August 15, 2023 11:29 AM   1 Comment

Chief Justice Boniface Alexandre , Former Haiti President, Dies at 87

Former Haiti President Boniface Alexandre, who served as the country's interim leader from 2004 to 2006, has passed away at the age of 87. President Boniface Alexandre died on August 04, 2023. more »

August 6, 2023 3:40 AM

Jamaica is prepared to deploy 200 security personnel to Haiti multinational force, Prime Minister said

As part of a broader multinational force, Jamaica is prepared to deploy 200 security personnel to aid in addressing the ongoing security and humanitarian crisis in Haiti. Jamaica's Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, made the announcement Friday. more »

August 6, 2023 2:54 AM

Who are the Friends of Haiti Group of Nations?

"At the request of Friends of Haiti Group of Nations, Kenya has accepted to positively consider leading a Multi-National Force to Haiti." This is what Dr Alfred N. Mutua, cabinet secretary (Minister) of foreign and diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Kenya, posted on his Twitter page on 29 July 2023. more »

August 2, 2023 6:08 PM

The Bahamas joins multinational peacekeeping effort in Haiti alongside Kenya adding 150 more people to Kenya's 1000

I am laughing as I write this. I don't know why. The Bahamas has pledged its commitment to the multinational peacekeeing force aimed at restoring security and stability in Haiti. Bahamas joins Kenya's decision to assume leadership of the multinational force and deploy 1000 police to Haiti. more »

August 2, 2023 4:44 PM   1 Comment