The Latest Breaking News from Haiti

The forgotten story of abolition in revolutionary France – the first emancipation

On Aug. 21, 1789, just a month after the storming of the Bastille that launched the French Revolution, France’s new governing body, the National Assembly, approved the first article of its historic Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen.

The Conversation · May 28

Scotland World Cup rivals face visa sweat as midfielder unable to enter USA

Scotland World Cup rivals face visa sweat as midfielder unable to enter USA

The National (Scotland) · May 28

Midfielder’s World Cup dreams hang in the balance as he awaits US visa amid Trump travel ban

Woodensky Pierre continues to train on his own while the other 25 players in Haiti’s World Cup squad, who play outside the country, are preparing for the tournament in Florida

The Independent UK · May 27

Haiti's children trapped by gangs face an uncertain future despite new UN security force

Haiti’s powerful gangs nearly tripled their recruitment of children in 2025. This year, a new UN-backed security force has begun deploying – but for the thousands of children already caught up in armed groups, the path back to a stable future remains uncertain.

France 24 · May 22

Bill Maher On The Blatant Double Standard For Antisemitism

"But China, Russia, Sudan, Iran, Myanmar, Haiti, the Congo, North Korea, all way worse. And that's how you know it's anti-Semitism. It's the inconsistency."

Reason · May 19

Is Neymar going to play for Brazil at the 2026 World Cup?

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti announced the 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup at a ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. The highly anticipated squad confirmed the inclusion of 34-year-old Neymar, Brazil's leading goalscorer, who has been in strong form for Santos. Ancelotti had previously indicated that Neymar's…

The Independent UK · May 18

Haiti Marks Flag Day Amid Deepening Security Crisis as Gang Violence Continues to Claim Numerous Lives

As Haiti celebrates its 223rd Flag Day on May 18, honoring the symbol of independence and resilience first adopted in 1803, the nation confronts a stark and sobering reality: a relentless wave of gang violence that has claimed at least 78 lives in recent days and forced thousands from their…

Latin Times · May 18

Haiti 2026 World Cup Preview: The Ultimate Test That Fulfills Lifelong Ambitions

The proud Caribbean nation arrives arrives at its second World Cup with nothing to lose.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

Residents of Haiti's Cite Soleil demand protection after gang violence displaces hundreds

Residents of Port-au-Prince’s Cite Soleil district have staged a protest to seek the protection of local authorities after gang violence forced hundreds of people to flee their homes over the weekend

The Independent UK · May 12

Republicans split with Trump and back Haitians – to save their seats

In Ohio, where Haitians have helped revive the economy, vulnerable Republicans are reluctant to toe the Trump line

The Guardian - US · May 4