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When Bullets Silence the Needles

When Insecurity Threatens Haitian Artisans

Fanfan Ti Bòt Reflects on How “Madness” Fueled Tabou Combo’s Success

Haiti: Power Straddling Two Seats

Pradel Henriquez Explains the Shift from “Compas Direct” to “Compas d’Haïti”

MAE Wraps Up the Fourth Edition of the Ambassadors’ Conference

Diplomatic Nominations: Council of Ministers Adopts Decrees, and Orders

A Challenging Journey: Lenor Baldomère Travels from Léogâne to Pétion-Ville for Artisanat en Fête

An artisan specializing in the production of cut-stone works, Lenor Baldomère will be present on December 20 and 21 at the 19th edition of Artisanat en fête, held at the Frères de l’Instruction chrétienne.

When Insecurity Threatens Haitian Artisans

With the current situation marked by the insecurity plaguing Haiti, one sector is increasingly under threat: handicrafts.

When Bullets Silence the Needles

Michel Chataigne, speaking on Magik 9 on December 19, 2025, addressed the situation of the design sector in Haiti.

Haiti: Power Straddling Two Seats

In recent days, the international community has been actively working to set up the Gang Repression Force (GRF) so that it can be deployed in Haiti under conditions and with human and material resources far more substantial than those of the outgoing Multinational Security Support Mission.

MAST and ONART Launch Initiative to Boost the Artisan Sector

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor (MAST), through the National Office of Handicrafts (ONART), will take part in the 19th edition of Artisanat en Fête on Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, December 21, 2025.

Pradel Henriquez Explains the Shift from “Compas Direct” to “Compas d’Haïti”

Invited on Panel Magik, Pradel Henriquez looks back at the process that led to the inscription of the “compas of Haiti,” and not compas direct, on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list.

Fanfan Ti Bòt Reflects on How “Madness” Fueled Tabou Combo’s Success

Yves Joseph, known as Fanfan Ti Bòt, reflected on his journey with Tabou Combo on the occasion of the inscription of Compas on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

MAE Wraps Up the Fourth Edition of the Ambassadors’ Conference

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) concluded, on Thursday, December 18, 2025, the fourth Conference of Ambassadors, organized over two days in Haiti.

Rubio Says U.S. Secures Commitments for 7,500 Troops for the GSF

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MAE Wraps Up the Fourth Edition of the Ambassadors’ Conference

When Bullets Silence the Needles

UN Appeals for $880 Million to Aid Haitians Hit by Gang Violence

Haiti’s Aviation Sector Needs Transparency to Grow Properly

Large-Scale Police Operation Launched in the Metropolitan Area

“I Was Trained in the Right Place,” Says Flavien Janvier

U.S. Congress Adopts New Legislation Aimed at Haitian Gangs and Their Networks

Curriculum Reform as a Path to Modernizing Haiti’s Education System

Université Lumière Graduates 100 New Doctors

Germany Commits $35 Million to Support the Gang Suppression Force (FRG)

The Federal Republic of Germany is contributing financially to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF).

Diplomatic Nominations: Council of Ministers Adopts Decrees, and Orders

One may reproach the Presidential Council and the government for having failed over the past twenty months to restore security in the country and to organize elections—their two main missions—but no one can fault them for not having made appointments or adopted decrees and executive orders.

ECC Unveils a Shared Roadmap to Combat Corruption

Ensemble contre la corruption (ECC) officially presented, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, a Consensus Roadmap aimed at strengthening the fight against corruption.

Economy and Finance Minister Urges Creation of a National Anti-Corruption Coalition

During the official ceremony marking the International Anti-Corruption Day, the Minister of Economy and Finance, Alfred Metellus, called for an unprecedented national mobilization to combat this scourge which, according to him, “weakens governance, hampers development, and undermines social justice.

U.S. Congress Adopts New Legislation Aimed at Haitian Gangs and Their Networks

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Haiti’s Aviation Sector Needs Transparency to Grow Properly

On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, a cargo aircraft coming from Florida that was scheduled to land in Port-au-Prince turned back after waiting in vain for clearance to land at Toussaint Louverture International Airport.

Large-Scale Police Operation Launched in the Metropolitan Area

Successive drone explosions, the constant whirring of helicopters, and sustained fire from heavy automatic weapons punctuated the night from Wednesday into Thursday in Port-au-Prince.

UN Appeals for $880 Million to Aid Haitians Hit by Gang Violence

The United Nations humanitarian coordinator in Port-au-Prince, Nicole Kouassi, has launched a 2026 plan aimed at mobilizing $880 million to support 4.

Curriculum Reform as a Path to Modernizing Haiti’s Education System

“What kind of education do we want to offer students? For what type of citizen? For what kind of society?” These are the questions that the curriculum reform process of the Haitian school system, initiated by the Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training and its partners, is expected to answer.

Carole Demesmin Sheds Light on the Origins of Haiti’s Vèvès

Ambassador Michon: France Backs the FRG and Urges a Build-Up of Haitian Security Forces

Post–February 7 Governance: CPT Members Reluctant to Transfer Full Authority to the Prime Minister

Emmelie Prophète Receives Recognition in the United States

At the 4th Ambassadors’ Conference, Haiti Reframes Its Diplomatic Strategy

“The Hidden Science of Petroglyphs: Haiti’s Vèvès and Taíno Greatness Revealed”

February 7, 2026: Will the Agents of Chaos Behave Themselves?

CPT Holds Official End-of-Year Greetings Ceremony

Vèvè and Cécé: Celebrating the Best of Haiti

Artisanat en Fête: Despite Difficulties, Noailles Keeps Its Commitment

Despite the difficulties facing the artistic village of Noailles, located in Croix-des-Bouquets, the artisans are inviting the general public to the 19th edition of Artisanat en Fête.

“I Was Trained in the Right Place,” Says Flavien Janvier

Former Le Nouvelliste correspondent in Jérémie, Flavien Janvier now serves as Secretary General of the Public University of Grand’Anse. A look back at the journey of a young man who did not see himself as a journalist, but rather as a senior civil servant in diplomacy.

Université Lumière Graduates 100 New Doctors

One hundred medical students from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMSS) of Université Lumière (ULum) received their diplomas during a graduation ceremony held on Thursday, December 18.

Emmelie Prophète Receives Recognition in the United States

The English translation of Les Villages de Dieu, Cécé, appears on the lists of the best books of the year published by The Los Angeles Times and The Wall Street Journal.

Carole Demesmin Sheds Light on the Origins of Haiti’s Vèvès

Following a recent presentation by Haitian influencer Wilky Toussaint on Haitian vèvè symbols, singer Carole Demesmin Arty offered a clarification regarding these symbols, which are often associated with Vodou. Below, we publish the singer’s explanation.

Independence Debt: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Calls for Analysis of Situation

In Geneva, during the third session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (UNPFAD), the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, called for the proposed tribunal to analyze the situation in Haiti and to provide reparations, restitution, and compensation appropriately. During this meeting, which concluded on April 19, 2024, with several African and Caribbean countries, he added his voice to calls for justice for atrocities related to slavery.

Launch of the 48th Edition of the Deschamps Prize

The Lucienne Deschamps Foundation unveiled the details of the 48th edition of the Henri Deschamps Literary Prize on April 9th.

Transitional Presidential Council Members Sworn In at the National Palace

In a clandestine manner and in a small gathering, the members of the Presidential Transition Council took their oath very early Thursday morning at the National Palace.

Transitional Presidential Council Nomination: Government in a Tangle...

The latest news circulating on social media since Sunday concerns an order published in Le Moniteur appointing the nine members of the Presidential Transition Council with the signature of all ministers.

Ambassador Michon: France Backs the FRG and Urges a Build-Up of Haitian Security Forces

Haiti and Mexico Mark 195 Years of Diplomatic Ties

CPT Targets Several Ministries and Directorates General

MENFP Shares Key Data from the 2024-2025 National School Census

French Ambassador to Haiti Reiterates That the April 3 Agreement Sets a Clear End to the CPT’s Mandate

Artisanat en Fête 2025 Receives Renewed Commitment from UNICEF and UNESCO

Airport Security: AAN Addresses In-Flight Gunfire and Ground Incident

Spain Reiterates Its Commitment to Supporting Haitian Artisans

School Dropouts Due to Insecurity: A Major Catastrophe in the Making

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When Bullets Silence the Needles

When Insecurity Threatens Haitian Artisans

Fanfan Ti Bòt Reflects on How “Madness” Fueled Tabou Combo’s Success

Haiti: Power Straddling Two Seats

Pradel Henriquez Explains the Shift from “Compas Direct” to “Compas d’Haïti”

MAE Wraps Up the Fourth Edition of the Ambassadors’ Conference

Diplomatic Nominations: Council of Ministers Adopts Decrees, and Orders

A Challenging Journey: Lenor Baldomère Travels from Léogâne to Pétion-Ville for Artisanat en Fête

When Insecurity Threatens Haitian Artisans

When Bullets Silence the Needles

Haiti: Power Straddling Two Seats

MAST and ONART Launch Initiative to Boost the Artisan Sector

Pradel Henriquez Explains the Shift from “Compas Direct” to “Compas d’Haïti”

Fanfan Ti Bòt Reflects on How “Madness” Fueled Tabou Combo’s Success

MAE Wraps Up the Fourth Edition of the Ambassadors’ Conference

Rubio Says U.S. Secures Commitments for 7,500 Troops for the GSF

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Compas, Haiti’s Popular Music and Pride, Recognized by UNESCO

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OAS Chief: 18 Nations Commit to Deploy Anti-Gang Forces in Haiti

European Union Imposes Sanctions on Michel Martelly, Youri Latortue, Rony Célestin, and the “5 Segond” Gang

Ambassador Michon Says France Is Training Haitian Security Forces and May Sell Arms to Haiti

MAE Wraps Up the Fourth Edition of the Ambassadors’ Conference

When Bullets Silence the Needles

UN Appeals for $880 Million to Aid Haitians Hit by Gang Violence

Haiti’s Aviation Sector Needs Transparency to Grow Properly

Large-Scale Police Operation Launched in the Metropolitan Area

“I Was Trained in the Right Place,” Says Flavien Janvier

U.S. Congress Adopts New Legislation Aimed at Haitian Gangs and Their Networks

Curriculum Reform as a Path to Modernizing Haiti’s Education System

Université Lumière Graduates 100 New Doctors

Germany Commits $35 Million to Support the Gang Suppression Force (FRG)

Diplomatic Nominations: Council of Ministers Adopts Decrees, and Orders

ECC Unveils a Shared Roadmap to Combat Corruption

Economy and Finance Minister Urges Creation of a National Anti-Corruption Coalition

U.S. Congress Adopts New Legislation Aimed at Haitian Gangs and Their Networks

Haiti’s Aviation Sector Needs Transparency to Grow Properly

Large-Scale Police Operation Launched in the Metropolitan Area

UN Appeals for $880 Million to Aid Haitians Hit by Gang Violence

Curriculum Reform as a Path to Modernizing Haiti’s Education System

Carole Demesmin Sheds Light on the Origins of Haiti’s Vèvès

Ambassador Michon: France Backs the FRG and Urges a Build-Up of Haitian Security Forces

Post–February 7 Governance: CPT Members Reluctant to Transfer Full Authority to the Prime Minister

Emmelie Prophète Receives Recognition in the United States

At the 4th Ambassadors’ Conference, Haiti Reframes Its Diplomatic Strategy

“The Hidden Science of Petroglyphs: Haiti’s Vèvès and Taíno Greatness Revealed”

February 7, 2026: Will the Agents of Chaos Behave Themselves?

CPT Holds Official End-of-Year Greetings Ceremony

Vèvè and Cécé: Celebrating the Best of Haiti

Artisanat en Fête: Despite Difficulties, Noailles Keeps Its Commitment

“I Was Trained in the Right Place,” Says Flavien Janvier

Université Lumière Graduates 100 New Doctors

Emmelie Prophète Receives Recognition in the United States

Carole Demesmin Sheds Light on the Origins of Haiti’s Vèvès

Independence Debt: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Calls for Analysis of Situation

Launch of the 48th Edition of the Deschamps Prize

Transitional Presidential Council Members Sworn In at the National Palace

Transitional Presidential Council Nomination: Government in a Tangle...

Ambassador Michon: France Backs the FRG and Urges a Build-Up of Haitian Security Forces

Haiti and Mexico Mark 195 Years of Diplomatic Ties

CPT Targets Several Ministries and Directorates General

MENFP Shares Key Data from the 2024-2025 National School Census

French Ambassador to Haiti Reiterates That the April 3 Agreement Sets a Clear End to the CPT’s Mandate

Artisanat en Fête 2025 Receives Renewed Commitment from UNICEF and UNESCO

Airport Security: AAN Addresses In-Flight Gunfire and Ground Incident

Spain Reiterates Its Commitment to Supporting Haitian Artisans

School Dropouts Due to Insecurity: A Major Catastrophe in the Making