Photographers in Port-au-Prince

Flooding in Haiti kills at least 42, Prime Minister promises action

Torrential rains in Haiti have resulted in severe flooding, causing at least 42 fatalities, with dozens more people missing and injured. The floods have affected various parts of the country, including areas near the capital, Port-au-Prince. Over 13,600 homes have been reported as flooded. The Civil Protection Agency announced the increase in the death toll and highlighted the impact on the agricultural sector. Prime Minister Ariel Henry has stated that the government is working with national and international institutions to address the crisis. Aid agencies are providing food to those displaced. The flooding is particularly challenging as it coincides with the Atlantic hurricane season and ongoing issues with gang violence, which have hindered rescue operations.

Haitian police protest killings of officers as gangs expand control

Haitian police officers protested the killing of fellow officers by gangs by blocking streets and entering the country's main airport. The protests occurred as Prime Minister Ariel Henry returned from Argentina, leaving him temporarily stranded at the airport. The U.S. State Department confirmed the safety of its personnel in Haiti, who were visiting during the protests. The human rights group RNDDH blamed Henry and the police chief for the deaths of 78 officers since July 2021. The Bahamas' foreign ministry instructed its citizens and diplomats to leave Haiti following an incident where Haitian police stopped a Bahamian diplomat. The United Nations is considering sending a strike force to address the gang violence in Haiti, but no country has volunteered to lead it.

Haitian National Team: Kerly Theus

Reporting style, Informative: Mostly factual with some subjective statements about pride and anticipation.

Journalist Dodley Vincent visited the family of Haitian national team goalkeeper Kerly Theus, who expressed their pride in her achievements and their eagerness to see her play in the FIFA Women's World Cup.

‘For Africa, for the Arab World!’: Moroccan Fans Overjoyed After Their Team Defeats Portugal at the Qatar World Cup

Reporting style, Factual: A factual report of Moroccan fans celebrating their team's victory.

Moroccan fans in Doha celebrated their national team's quarterfinal victory over Portugal at the 2022 World Cup, saying the achievement was meaningful not only for Morocco but also for Africa and the Arab world. Reporter Dodley Vincent spoke with fans after the match.

Haiti's Capital Engulfed by Gang Violence as Thousands Displaced

The article by Jean Loobentz Cesar, published by Reuters, reports on the dire situation in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where violence and gang warfare have displaced thousands of residents. The UN estimates that 8,730 people have been displaced in the Carrefour-Feuilles neighborhood alone, with many seeking shelter in places like the Gymnasium Vincent sports center. Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has called for international security assistance, and Kenyan delegates have met with Haitian officials to consider leading a peacekeeping force. Local rights groups and NGOs are providing aid, but resources are scarce and the police are under-equipped. Residents express little hope that foreign intervention will lead to lasting peace.

Haiti's Capital Engulfed by Gang Violence as Thousands Displaced

In Port-au-Prince, Haiti, violence from armed gangs has displaced approximately 8,730 people in the neighborhood of Carrefour-Feuilles, with many seeking shelter at the Gymnasium Vincent sports center. Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has requested international security assistance, and Kenyan delegates have met with him to consider leading a U.N. Security Council-sanctioned force. Protests have occurred outside the French Embassy, and civilian self-defense groups have formed, raising concerns about further violence. Local rights group CARDH and French NGO Medecins du Monde are providing aid, but the police are under-equipped to handle the crisis. Residents fear that even with international intervention, the situation will revert once the forces leave.

Haiti’s World Cup hope despite state of emergency

Reporting style, Informative: Mostly factual reporting with minimal subjective language

Haiti’s national football team enters the 2026 World Cup amid extreme insecurity, poverty and political instability that prevent matches from being held in the country. Woodensky Pierre is the only squad member still living in Haiti, where gang violence severely affects daily life, yet his participation is seen as symbolic of national resilience. Most players live and play abroad, and 16 were born outside Haiti but qualify through family roots. Despite the crisis, the team achieved a rare World Cup qualification, raising hopes among fans. Pierre faced delays obtaining a U.S. visa but ultimately joined the squad after a 4–0 win over New Zealand, expressing confidence that the team will inspire supporters.

More than six million Haitians need urgent humanitarian aid: ‘The population is at breaking point’

Reporting style, Factual: Reporting is factual, based on interviews, data and official analysis

Over six million Haitians now require urgent humanitarian assistance amid escalating armed violence, territorial control by gangs and the collapse of essential services. Internally displaced people have risen to 1.4 million as armed groups expand beyond Port-au-Prince into rural regions, causing massacres and worsening instability. The country’s health system is largely nonfunctional, leaving only a minority of facilities operational and forcing humanitarian organizations, particularly the ICRC, to manage war‑like medical emergencies, negotiate access for water delivery, and support overstretched health workers. With international donor fatigue growing and fears surrounding the upcoming deployment of the Gang Suppression Force, humanitarian leaders emphasize the need for sustained global support and highlight the resilience and hope still present among the Haitian population.

Bellot creates a kite to combat lack of Internet access

Reporting style, Informative: Mostly factual with some subjective statements about the potential impact of the technology.

Entrepreneur Mike Bellot has invented SkyteFi, a high-tech kite designed to provide internet access to remote and underserved areas, particularly in developing countries like Haiti. SkyteFi, powered by lightweight solar panels and controlled by ground-based software, acts as a flying mobile tower to transmit internet signals. This innovative solution aims to address the significant global issue of internet accessibility, with potential applications during natural disasters when traditional telecom infrastructures are compromised.

A young Haitian student creates an online agro-food market

Reporting style, Balanced: The article is mostly factual but contains some subjective statements about the potential and promise of the platform.

Josué Pierre, an agronomy student from Quisqueya University, has created Galata, an online platform aimed at facilitating the sale and purchase of agro-food products. The platform, set to launch officially on February 4th via a Facebook live event, aims to address significant issues such as post-harvest losses and market access for Haitian agricultural products. The initiative is supported by a team of young university students and offers features like virtual store creation, product listing, and customer interaction, aiming to benefit both producers and consumers.