Haiti PM travels to US as Kenyan police patrol capital
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-29 08:19:31

Haiti PM travels to US as Kenyan police patrol capital

The U.S. is the principal financial backer of a Kenya-led international security force the United Nations has ratified be sent to Haiti to help its police battle armed gangs that have plunged the country into a humanitarian crisis.

Haiti residents cautiously hopeful as first Kenyan police deploy
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-28 06:58:48

Haiti residents cautiously hopeful as first Kenyan police deploy

Previous missions in Haiti have left behind slain civilians, a deadly cholera outbreak, and a sexual abuse scandal, for which reparations were never made.

Haiti PM vows to retake country as first contingent of Kenyan police arrive
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-26 07:03:18

Haiti PM vows to retake country as first contingent of Kenyan police arrive

But even as uniformed Kenyan police disembarked from a Kenya Airways plane with weapons in hand in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince, police back in Nairobi opened fire on anti-tax hike demonstrators trying to storm the parliament, killing some of them.

Kenyan police arrive in Haiti to quell surge in gang violence
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-06-25 22:15:30

Kenyan police arrive in Haiti to quell surge in gang violence

The arrival of the Kenyan police marks a crucial step in addressing the crisis, but long-term solutions will require a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of gang violence in Haiti.

Kenya designated a major non-NATO ally by Washington as Ruto deploys police to Haiti
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-06-25 08:35:08

Kenya designated a major non-NATO ally by Washington as Ruto deploys police to Haiti

This designation makes Kenya the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to hold this status.

Noor Gabow: Top Kenyan police officer coordinating Haiti mission
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-06-24 17:53:29

Noor Gabow: Top Kenyan police officer coordinating Haiti mission

Noor holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Penology from the International Academy Bramshill of the National Police Improvement Agency in the UK and also has a Master's degree in Governance, Peace, and Security Studies.

Ruto flags off 400 Kenyan police officers to Haiti amid secrecy and controversy
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-06-24 16:13:47

Ruto flags off 400 Kenyan police officers to Haiti amid secrecy and controversy

This significant undertaking was shrouded in secrecy, with no media invited to cover the event that has attracted nationwide and worldwide condemnation. 

Haiti-based lobby condemns Kenyan police brutality during anti-Finance Bill protests
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-06-21 16:29:32

Haiti-based lobby condemns Kenyan police brutality during anti-Finance Bill protests

The lobby fears these actions could set a troubling precedent for the upcoming deployment of Kenyan forces in Haiti.

UN Haiti chief warns of 'catastrophic' impact of gang war displacements
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-19 07:01:03

UN Haiti chief warns of 'catastrophic' impact of gang war displacements

Almost 580,000 people in Haiti are internally displaced - around 5 per cent of the Caribbean country's entire population.

Gang-ravaged Haiti to replace national police head with former chief
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-15 08:51:09

Gang-ravaged Haiti to replace national police head with former chief

The Haitian National Police, or PNH, has been at the forefront of a battle against powerful armed gangs that have taken over most of the capital, Port-au-Prince.

Haiti names new cabinet, in strong shift from previous government
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-12 07:01:07

Haiti names new cabinet, in strong shift from previous government

The cabinet trims the number of ministers while replacing all who served in former Prime Minister Ariel Henry's cabinet.

Haiti PM condemns killing of police officers in gang ambush
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-11 08:32:52

Haiti PM condemns killing of police officers in gang ambush

A group of armed men working under gang leader Jimmy "Barbeque" Cherizier ambushed a patrol from the police's anti-gang unit in the Delmas 18 neighbourhood on Sunday and set it on fire.

Haiti's new PM stable after hospitalisation for 'slight illness'
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-09 08:44:21

Haiti's new PM stable after hospitalisation for 'slight illness'

Conille, 58, who took office just over a week ago, was rushed to hospital after suffering breathing problems, local media reported earlier.

UN agency appeals for aid to help Haiti weather hurricane season
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-08 12:09:34

UN agency appeals for aid to help Haiti weather hurricane season

The hurricane season, which traditionally begins in June and runs through November, is forecast to be severe this year.

Act of faith: Kenya enlists evangelical pastors to guide Haiti mission
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-05 19:08:24

Act of faith: Kenya enlists evangelical pastors to guide Haiti mission

For all their focus on the practical aspects of the deployment, Musasilwa and another pastor, Julius Suubi, said they were convinced Haiti's problems were primarily spiritual.

Haiti's new PM Garry Conille says leaders are setting aside differences
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-04 15:04:07

Haiti's new PM Garry Conille says leaders are setting aside differences

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 months after his predecessor, Ariel Henry resigned.

Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Rwanda ranked among top troop contributors for peace missions
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-29 18:06:00

Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Rwanda ranked among top troop contributors for peace missions

According to the UN, more than two million peacekeepers have served in 71 missions, helping countries navigate the difficult path from war to peace since 1948.

"We'll show up in Haiti the same way we've done in other countries," Ruto declares
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-29 09:54:38

"We'll show up in Haiti the same way we've done in other countries," Ruto declares

President Ruto stated that all necessary legal and international protocols had been adhered to.

Haiti transition council picks former PM Conille to again lead country
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-29 06:28:22

Haiti transition council picks former PM Conille to again lead country

The transition council voted 6-1 to install Conille as interim prime minister.

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