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IMF Projects -1.7% GDP Growth for Haiti in April 2026 Report

In 2026, economic growth prospects remain negative, at -1.

InnovEd-UniQ and CCIO Engage Youth on Education Innovation and Job Market Shifts

The Higher Institute for Training, Research, and Innovation of Université Quisqueya (InnovEd-UniQ), in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the West, brought together an audience composed mainly of young people around a discussion dedicated to educational innovations and the transformations of businesses.

CEP Announces Review of Proposed $250 Million Budget

Following the outright rejection by Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé of the $250 million electoral budget, the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) has announced a reassessment of this amount.

Migration Dynamics in the Americas: Jesús Cisneros Calls for Stronger Regional Cooperation at UEH

The State University of Haiti welcomed, on Friday, April 24, 2026, the Ambassador of Mexico, José de Jesús Cisneros Chávez, as part of its guest lecture series.

UN Reports Surge in Homicides Amid Increased Police Operations

Operations to combat gangs intensified in Haiti between December 2025 and February 2026, according to the latest report of the UN Secretary-General.

Fils-Aimé Expresses Satisfaction with U.S. Mission

Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé returned to Port-au-Prince on Friday, April 24, 2026, after a five-day official visit to the United States.

Chadian Forces Seen as More Battle-Ready Than Kenyan Forces, Says Jean-Marie Théodat

Professor Jean-Marie Théodat spoke about the upcoming deployment of the Force for the Repression of Gangs (FRG) in Haiti, scheduled for the coming months.

Trump Administration Backs Multi-Year Extension of HOPE/HELP

The administration of Donald Trump supports “a multi-year reauthorization” of the HOPE/HELP programs in order to support stabilization efforts in Haiti, informed Deputy Principal Spokesperson of the State Department Tommy Pigott in a statement released following the meeting between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, in Washington, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Plan Underway to Reinforce Armored Fleet of Haitian Security Forces

The Haitian National Police and the Armed Forces of Haiti are expected to receive new armored vehicles in the near future, Le Nouvelliste has learned from government sources.

2026 World Cup: Prime Minister Advocates in Washington for Visas for Haitian Supporters

During his visit to Washington, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé stated that he had advocated for the issuance of visas to Haitian nationals wishing to attend matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Botanical Garden in Les Cayes Suffers Loss as Plants Are Burned and Turned into Charcoal

A blackened expanse, still smoldering, where wisps of smoke rise above a scorched ground.

Before the UN Security Council, Prime Minister Calls for “Concrete Actions, Not Promises”

Before the members of the United Nations Security Council this Thursday, April 23, 2026, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé made a plea for more concrete and faster international support in response to the security crisis that is paralyzing Haiti.