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Emmanuel Macron Backs Repeal of the Black Code and and Raises the Sensitive Issue of “Reparations”

Emmanuel Macron on Thursday supported the symbolic repeal of the “Code Noir” (Black Code), currently being pursued by Parliament, and spoke at length about his “unfinished” reflection on the sensitive issue of “reparations” for slavery, which in his view must first pass through “recognition” and can never be “total.

Haitian National Police Steps Up Operations in L'Estère and Dessalines
The Police nationale d’Haïti is continuing its operations in the stronghold of the criminal organization Kokorat San Ras, in the communes of L’Estère and Dessalines, according to Bertide Horace, spokesperson for the Commission for Dialogue, Reconciliation, and Awareness to Save Artibonite.

Haitian Armed Forces Seek to Enlist 1,000 New Members
Alongside the recruitment of 650 military recruits awaiting training, the Forces Armées d’Haïti (FAd’H) have launched a new recruitment process aimed this time at enlisting one thousand officers, non-commissioned officers, and soldiers, the commander-in-chief of the FAd’H, General Derby Guerrier, told Le Nouvelliste on Thursday.

Public Health in the North Balances Urgent Needs and Concrete Improvements
In every democracy, the debate on public health is not only legitimate, but necessary.

Lanmò San Jou Video Reveals Weapons and Sparks Unease
During the clashes between the gangs led by Chen Mechan, Jeff Canaan, Wilson Joseph alias Lanmò San Jou, and those from Pierre 6 and Terre Noire, in several parts of the Plaine du Cul-de-Sac north of Port-au-Prince, a one-minute-and-sixteen-second video circulated widely on social media in mid-May.

United Nations Reports 390 Deaths in Violence in Cité Soleil and Croix-des-Bouquets
According to the United Nations, at least 390 people were killed between March 6 and May 16 during intense clashes between gangs in Cité Soleil and Croix-des-Bouquets.

Government Pledges Enhanced Coordination in Anti-Gang Operations
The Prime Minister’s Office announced the holding of a weekly meeting bringing together all security stakeholders to assess operations that are expected to intensify against gangs, according to a statement issued on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Raina Forbin Urges Greater International Support for Haiti in Rabat
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship, Raina Forbin, participated on Tuesday in the Second Ministerial Conference on Peacekeeping in a Francophone Environment, organized in Rabat, Morocco, according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry sent to the newsroom of Le Nouvelliste.

Frantz Verella Criticizes Shortcomings of World Bank Project in Cap-Haïtien
Former Minister of Public Works, engineer Frantz Verella, shared his views on the impact of the World Bank project on the urban development of Cap-Haïtien.

Port-au-Prince Appeal Court Reveals Charges in Episcopal Church Arms Trafficking Case
A major blow has been dealt to the Episcopal Church of Haiti, which had been seeking the release of its members, including priests and laypersons detained in connection with the arms and ammunition trafficking case linked to the religious institution.

Haiti’s Demographic Growth: Opportunity or Risk?
Between demographic explosion and economic stagnation, Haiti finds itself at a decisive crossroads. Economist Kesner Pharel is sounding the alarm.

Xavier Michon Says Digital Revolution Opens Doors for Haitian Youth Without Degrees
The global labor market is undergoing a profound transformation.