10, 80, 120, or even more – there is a lot of speculation about the number of applications received for the position of Prime Minister of Haiti following the open call issued by the Transitional Presidential Council.
Power attracts.
The rotating presidency, changes in the decision-making majority, correspondence addressed to the President of Kenya regarding the deployment of the Multinational Mission—these issues highlight the lack of alignment between the signatories of the April 3 agreement and the members of the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) from whom they derive their legitimacy.
The Transitional Presidential Council, collectively, applauded Kenya's solidarity, reaffirmed its commitment to the memorandum for security cooperation between Port-au-Prince and Nairobi, paving the way for the deployment of the Kenyan contingent of the Multinational Security Support Mission.
A final tribute was paid on Friday, May 17, 2024, to businessman René Max Auguste, director of Valerio Canez, former president of AmCham, and philanthropist, who passed away on March 8.
Lawyers Ekuru Aukot and Miruru Warweru, leaders of the opposition party Thirdway Alliance in Kenya, filed a petition to block the deployment of Kenyan police officers to Haiti, Reuters reported on Friday, May 17, 2024.
The premises of the Superior Court of Accounts and Administrative Disputes, located on Rue de la Réunion, just a few meters from the National Palace in Port-au-Prince, were taken over by armed gangs on Friday, May 17, 2024, Le Nouvelliste has learned.
Armed gang attacks continue against neighborhoods while the transition process, led by the Presidential Council, struggles to gain momentum.
Over the past five years, the Dominican Republic made progress in terms of democracy, distinguishing itself in a region where these values are in decline. The upcoming elections on May 19th will test the ruling party. The current president, Luis Abinader, leads the presidential race and enjoys high approval ratings. These elections are significant for the Caribbean, particularly regarding issues such as migration and the crisis in Haiti. But what do these elections mean for Dominicans?
For several years, the commune of Carrefour has been plagued by a disturbing rise in insecurity.