Prime Minister Ariel Henry Stories

Kenyan police arrive in Haiti to quell surge in gang violence
Amina Wako  |  Jun 25, 2024

The arrival of the Kenyan police marks a crucial step in addressing the crisis, but long-term solutions will require a comprehensive approach that add...

Haiti's new PM Garry Conille says leaders are setting aside differences
Reuters  |  Jun 04, 2024

Garry Conille spoke days after being named for the office, more than a month after a nine-member transition council was sworn in, and nearly three mon...

Kenyan lawyers seek contempt ruling over government's plan to deploy police to Haiti
Amina Wako  |  May 17, 2024

Lawyers Ekuru Aukot, Miruru Waweru, and their Thirdway Alliance Kenya party first challenged the deployment in the High Court in October.

Ruto welcomes Haiti's Transitional Council, expresses readiness to restore stability
Amina Wako  |  Apr 26, 2024

This milestone event follows months of turmoil stemming from gang violence and signals the initial phase in the establishment of a new government.

Haiti death toll rises as international support lags, UN report says
Reuters  |  Apr 20, 2024

Gang violence escalated on February 29 when unelected PM Ariel Henry travelled to Kenya to fast-track a support mission.

Haiti leaders reach deal to form transitional council
AFP  |  Apr 09, 2024

The accord establishes a nine-member council -- seven voting members and two observers -- representing political parties, the private sector and civil...

France to offer evacuation flights for vulnerable citizens in Haiti
AFP  |  Mar 24, 2024

Around 1,100 French citizens live in Haiti, many of them holding dual nationalities.

Haiti crisis: Gang violence drives thousands from capital, hunger sets in
AFP  |  Mar 23, 2024

Harrowing scenes played out as the tiny, Caribbean country continued to wait for the establishment of a promised transitional government meant to rest...

Haitians voice skepticism at proposal for interim government
AFP  |  Mar 16, 2024

Kenya, which had agreed to provide a thousand police officers and lead that mission, said Tuesday the deployment would be suspended until a presidenti...

Haiti works at government transition as gang leader vows to fight on
AFP  |  Mar 14, 2024

Jimmy Cherizier, the powerful Haitian gang leader known as "Barbecue" said his coalition of armed groups "do not care about Ariel Henry's resignation....

Ruto affirms Kenya's commitment to Haiti mission amidst government transition
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 13, 2024

The move comes after Michel Boisvert assumed the role of Prime Minister in an interim capacity following Henry's resignation.

Kenya to delay police deployment to Haiti after PM Ariel Henry resigns
Amina Wako  |  Mar 12, 2024

The delay is a consequence of the recent resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, leaving a leadership vacuum in Haiti.

Outgoing Haiti PM Ariel Henry welcome to stay in US: official
AFP  |  Mar 12, 2024

With gang leaders demanding his removal, and the neighbouring Dominican Republic not welcoming him, the United States allowed him to land in Puerto Ri...

The fall of Ariel Henry, disputed Prime Minister of Haiti
AFP  |  Mar 12, 2024

Henry, 74, studied medicine in France and made a name for himself in Haiti as a neurologist.

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns
Amina Wako  |  Mar 12, 2024

Henry's resignation comes after regional leaders met earlier on Monday in nearby Jamaica to discuss a framework for a political transition.

Kenya mission to Haiti now at 'pre-deployment' stage, state says
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 11, 2024

Kindiki dispels reports that the mission is shaky, saying a legal hurdle that had delayed it has been resolved.

Haiti crisis: Why Kenya's Haiti deployment is a 'suicide mission'
Amina Wako  |  Mar 10, 2024

Dan Foote, former US special envoy for Haiti, says that a mission of "2-4000 police in the Caribbean country will be a suicide mission".

Pope offers prayers, calls for peace in Haiti
AFP  |  Mar 10, 2024

Criminal groups have unleashed havoc as they try to oust Prime Minister Ariel Henry.

Pressure mounts on Kenya for Haiti deployment as crisis worsens
Amina Wako  |  Mar 10, 2024

President William Ruto received a call on Saturday from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during which they discussed the Haiti crisis.

Haiti capital a 'city under siege' amid spasm of gang violence
AFP  |  Mar 10, 2024

After months of delays, the UN Security Council finally gave its green light in October for a multinational policing mission led by Kenya, but that de...

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