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Violence: Varreux Oil Terminal Shut Down, Fear of "Complete Shortage"

Violence: Varreux Oil Terminal Shut Down, Fear of "Complete Shortage"

Access to the Varreux oil terminal is still not restored, 10 days after gangs set up barricades in the vicinity.

Fritz Bélizaire, Designated Prime Minister, Faces Immediate Controversy"

Fritz Bélizaire, Designated Prime Minister, Faces Immediate Controversy"

Fritz Bélizaire was designated Prime Minister on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, to lead the transition by the majority bloc in the Presidential Council, yet he is already facing opposition from some Council members. They argue that his selection does not adhere to the provisions of the April 3 agreement signed by the parties involved in establishing the Council.

Edgard Leblanc Fils, President of the Presidential Transition Council, Addresses Public for the First Time

Edgard Leblanc Fils, President of the Presidential Transition Council, Addresses Public for the First Time

Le Nouvelliste publishes the first speech by Edgard Leblanc Fils, designated as President of the Presidential Transition Council on April 30. This speech was delivered Wednesday at the Villa d'Accueil in Musseau in the presence of other Council members. This address contains promises and omissions.

There was no consensus on Edgard Leblanc Fils or Fritz Bélizaire, claims Leslie Voltaire

There was no consensus on Edgard Leblanc Fils or Fritz Bélizaire, claims Leslie Voltaire

Less than a week after their installation, members of the Presidential Transition Council are facing their first disagreement. They are at odds over the choice of the Council President and the Prime Minister of the transition...

Security: CPT President Already Making Commitments

Security: CPT President Already Making Commitments

Édgard Leblanc, designated this Tuesday, April 30, by a majority of 4 members to be the President of the Presidential Transition Council (PTC), underscored the urgency of the security situation in his first official address, promising concrete measures in the weeks to come.

PTC: Majority Established via Agreement on April 30th

PTC: Majority Established via Agreement on April 30th

Four political coalitions represented in the Presidential Transition Council (PTC) have formed a majority to choose a president and propose a single candidate for the position of prime minister.

Edgard Leblanc Designated President of the Presidential Transition Council by 4 of 7 Members

Edgard Leblanc Designated President of the Presidential Transition Council by 4 of 7 Members

Edgard Leblanc Fils, representing the January 30 agreement, was designated as the President of the Presidential Transition Council (PTC)  by a majority of 4 members, announced Frinel Joseph, representative of civil society and president of the electoral bureau that was supposed to organize the election.

Edgard Leblanc Fils, President without Election

Edgard Leblanc Fils, President without Election

Edgard Leblanc, from the January 30th agreement, was designated, this Tuesday, April 30, 2024, by a majority of four members to be the president of the Presidential Transition Council.

Who are the Members of the Transitional Presidential Council?

Who are the Members of the Transitional Presidential Council?

Since Thursday, April 25, 2024, the nine members of the Presidential Transition Council have been leading the country. Le Nouvelliste provides an overview of the composition of this large grouping of political actors and civil society members from almost all sectors and tendencies of the country. A brief portrait of the new holders of power, presented in alphabetical order.

TPC: A Colossus with Feet of Clay

TPC: A Colossus with Feet of Clay

Resulting from a broad consensus among the main political forces, the private sector, and representatives of civil society, the Transitional Presidential Council finally took the oath last week.