An extract from The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe
The second instalment on lessons for the left shows the poor can become a political force but their democracy is a threat to the elites
Oscar Gakuo Mwangi, who studies radicalisation and counter-terrorism in Kenya, looks at the country’s preparedness to take on Haiti’s urban gangs
Haiti last held elections in 2016 and has been without an elected president since Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in 2021
Haitian gangs that control parts of the country have announced a coordinated effort to oust Prime Minister Ariel Henry
Analysts have warned the greylisting could have dire consequences for the country’s already hamstrung economy, by raising its risk profile and hampering investment
Many Haitians believe that the inclusion of the youth in political processes will help to bring stability to the struggling nation
As the situation in Haiti escalates we need to look beyond US-backed narratives to better understand a complex situation
Haiti President Jovenel Moise was assassinated at his home early Wednesday morning by a group of armed individuals
Sporadic gunfire echoed through the streets of Port-au-Prince on Monday as the government remained silent in the face of protests