Haiti

August 23 marks International Day for the Abolition of Slave Trade

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 - 12:26 GMT

The objective of commemorating this day is to document the tragedies of the slave trade.

Egypt condoles with Haiti people for victims of devastating earthquake

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 - 11:11 GMT

It claimed the lives of at least 304 people and injured more than 1,800 others. Besides, it devastated hundreds of homes. The country braces for another natural threat of “Tropical Storm Grace” that would occur in the coming few days.

Egypt extends condolences over Haitian president's assassination, calls for restraint

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 - 02:55 GMT

Egypt has strongly condemned the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse of the Republic of Haiti on Wednesday.

Defying protests and poverty, Haitians get creative to wed in style

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 - 11:41 GMT

As anti-government protesters in Haiti’s capital blocked principal roads and clashed with police last year, Stanley Joseph and Daphne Gerard used the city’s winding and potholed backroads to make it to church for their wedding, decked out in all their finery.

Haiti says 17 killed in quake, more than 2,000 homes damaged

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 - 12:30 GMT

The weekend earthquake which battered Haiti killed 17 people, authorities said on Tuesday, and damaged or destroyed nearly 2,500 houses.

Haiti's prime minister quits amid backlash over fuel price protests

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 - 10:27 GMT

Haitian Prime Minister Jack Guy Lafontant resigned on Saturday as he faced a non-confidence vote after a move to lower fuel subsidies.

Messi grabs hat-trick as Argentina canter to 4-0 win

Wed, 30 May 2018 - 10:41 GMT

Argentina showed once again how reliant they are on Lionel Messi as the Barcelona forward scored a hat-trick in their 4-0 World Cup warm-up win over Haiti on Tuesday.

Seizing platform as DJ to bring pride to Haiti

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 - 06:42 GMT

Michael Brun has DJ-ed at top music festivals and his remixes have generated millions of streams.

U.S. ambassador to Panama resigns, says cannot serve Trump

Sat, 13 Jan 2018 - 12:53 GMT

Feeley made clear that he had come to a place where he no longer felt able to serve under Trump.

40 people missing as migrant vessel sinks off Haiti

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 - 10:15 GMT

About 40 people are missing after a migrant vessel sunk the northern coast of Haiti, the civil emergency authorities have said.

Haiti revives army, raising fears of political crackdown

Thu, 13 Jul 2017 - 08:46 GMT

After two decades with no army, Haiti has announced plans to rebuild its military to handle disasters and smuggling

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