Haiti
‘Haiti has zero elected officials’ as cholera, gang violence persist, journalist says
As of Monday, Haiti no longer has any democratically elected government officials, after the terms for the remaining senators in government expired. Journalist Widlore Mérancourt, editor-in-chief of AyiboPost, discusses the worsening situation with The World's host Marco Werman.
Naturalists in Haiti rediscover the elusive magnolia flower
Haitians face a ‘very dire climate’ one year after Moïse's assassination, journalist says
A love letter to Haitian Creole: 'Kreyòl pale, Kreyòl konprann'
Radio Haiti finds a new home with a trilingual archive at Duke University
This Haitian schoolteacher helps new arrivals from Haiti resettle in Arizona
Thousands of Haitians have been removed from the US since President Joe Biden took office, largely under Title 42, the pandemic-era protocol enacted by the Trump administration two years ago. In his off hours, Rodney Montreuil is devoted to helping those who get to stay.
Russians and Ukrainians attempt to flee to the US through Mexico
The number of Russians and Ukrainians attempting to enter the US from Mexico has increased in recent months. The pattern started months before Russia began its invasion of Ukraine.
'Haitians deserve a chance to determine their own future,' former US envoy says
Ambassador Daniel Foote — former US special envoy for Haiti — told The World's host Carol Hills that the US, though moving in the right direction now, hasn't been doing right by Haiti.
A group of Haitian migrants says they were abused at the US-Mexico border. They’re suing the US govt.
They want the government to let them return to the US and request asylum. They also want someone to take responsibility for how they were treated at the border.
Where The World has been in 2021 — the year in pictures
From migrants in Greece, to the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, to rebuilding Lebanon and Haiti, our correspondents from around the globe bring you images of the important stories of 2021.
‘It is up to us Haitians to find a solution’ Haiti crisis adviser says
Monique Clesca works with the Commission for a Haitian Solution to the Crisis. As Haiti tries to rebuild from successive catastrophes, Clesca talks with The World's host Marco Werman about what Haitians need to rebuild.
Europe sees widespread protests against COVID-19 restrictions
Protests against COVID-19 restrictions, some of them turning violent, rocked Europe over the weekend. Also, Sudan's top military commander reinstates Abdulla Hamdok, but as interim prime minister, until new elections are held. And, two of 17 missionaries kidnapped in October have been released in Haiti.
Polish border police push back migrants at Belarus border
Polish riot police push back hundreds of migrants at the border with Belarus. Also, rich and poor nations try to resolve differences at the COP 26 climate conference in Glasgow. And, Malawi elects its first MP with albinism.
Investigation into Ethiopian conflict reports human rights violations by all sides
An investigation into the Ethiopian conflict reveals that all sides have violated human rights. Also, Nicaragua gets ready for for presidential elections. And, Eswatini comes to an agreement with South Africa for national dialogue to bring an end to unrest in the country.
Meet the trusted guide to Port-au-Prince’s streets
Many Haitians rely on Mackenson Rémy, a popular reporter, to get around the country’s capital safely.