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Transitional ruling council finally forms in anarchic Haiti
A governing council tasked with filling a leadership vacuum in Haiti and restoring a semblance of order was formally established Friday in the Caribbean nation, which has been rocked by an explosion of gang violence.
Unrest Forces Haiti's Prime Minister to Resign
Amidst unprecedented violence and turmoil in Haiti, Prime Minister Ariel Henry has announced his resignation, succumbing to mounting pressure from armed criminal gangs and calls for political change. Henry, who has been ruling Haiti since the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in 2021, faced escalating attacks by criminal groups demanding his resignation.
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Haiti PM agrees to leave in regional push to end crisis
Haiti's prime minister agreed late Monday to step aside as armed gangs plunge his country into anarchy, as he accepted a regional push for a transition that sets the stage for international intervention.
UN Security Council meeting raises alarm on 'critical' Haiti situation
The U.N. Security Council expressed its concern over the deteriorating situation in violence-gripped Haiti on Wednesday, as Washington ramped up pressure on absent Prime Minister Ariel Henry to secure a political settlement.
Chaos is sown; City after city fall and civil war ensues? PHOTO/VIDEO
He demands that the Prime Minister of that country, Ariel Henry, does not resign, the BBC reports.
Chrizier issued the public threat as members of his gang attempt to seize control of the city's main airport to prevent Henry's return from abroad.
It was reported that the riots had spread to other cities, while a prison riot took place in the city of Jacmel.
Haiti capital 'paralyzed' after unrest, PM still abroad
Haiti's capital was largely shut down Monday with residents only venturing out for essentials as authorities imposed a state of emergency after an attack on a prison freed thousands of inmates.
Kenya, EU ink 'historic' trade deal: President Ruto
Kenya and the European Union yesterday signed a long-negotiated trade agreement to increase the flow of goods between the two markets, President William Ruto said, as Brussels pursues stronger economic ties with Africa.
Potential Serbia vs Russia friendly contingent on permissions by UEFA, FIFA
BELGRADE - The Football Association of Serbia (FSS) is considering a Serbia vs Russia friendly in St Petersburg in March next year but the idea will materialise only if UEFA and FIFA give their permissions, sources close to the FSS have told Tanjug.
‘Dance is beautiful': Kenyan slum reaches for ballet stars
Bravian Mise hits a series of grand jetes - leaping like a gazelle across the cramped living room - and pirouettes during an exhaustive rehearsal at his home in a Kenyan slum.
Kenya’s Edwin Kiptoo wins Athens Marathon in a course record of 2:10:34
Kenya's Edwin Kiptoo has won the 40th Athens Marathon in a course-record time of 2 hours, 10 minutes and 34 seconds.
The 30-year-old Kiptoo gradually shook off his main challengers, most of them his compatriots, over the second half of the course, running the last 10 kilometers alone.