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Ms. Dupuy's Exit Exposes Haiti's Incoherence

For over two and a half years, Haitian social and political leaders have failed to reach a consensus. As a result, Prime Minister Ariel Henry remained in office for 30 months…

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Wyclef Jean and Ambassador White's Misguided Proposal: Haiti Deserves Better Than Gang Leaders

Imagine coming across a headline on your social media feed: "The Rock and Beyonce suggest MS-13 leadership should govern LA to fight crime!" Sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? Yet, this is essentially what Wyclef Jean and former Ambassador Pamela White are proposing for Haiti by endorsing gang leaders Jimmy "BBQ" Cherizier and Guy Philippe as potential solutions to Haiti's political crisis…

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What about my people – E Moun Pa m yo?

To begin this analysis, it's essential to acknowledge a common consensus among Haitians: the current government has failed in its fundamental duty of safeguarding the population.

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Blind to the Past and Vulnerable to Manipulation

In a 2021 blog post "A people with a great history but no memory," I raised alarms about President Jovenel Moïse's actions. Echoing the tactics of the dictator Duvalier, Moïse worked to weaken the democratic institutions.

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Fading Memory Haunts Haiti's Future

Just two weeks into 2024, two key events - the lack of remembrance of the devastating 2010 earthquake and the growing interest in Guy Philippe - have exposed the depths of Haiti's societal crisis and the daunting challenges ahead.

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The 2024 Elections: Black Voters Dilemma

As 2023 nears its end, more people will start turning their attention to the 2024 elections. This is the time when the media steps up its coverage of the elections, which is a big money-making period for them as candidates invest heavily in marketing their visions to the public.

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Le Problème des Fausses Nouvelles en Haïti : Comment les Mythes et la Désinformation Entravent le Progrès

Mark Twain a un jour déclaré : « Un mensonge peut faire le tour du monde pendant que la vérité est encore en train de mettre ses chaussures. » Hier, je suis tombé sur une vidéo sur WhatsApp intitulée « Sa fenk tonbe! Yo ta jwenn yon rezèv petwòl Wanament » qui se traduit par « Actualités de dernière heure! Une réserve de diesel a été découverte à Wanament.

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Haiti's Fake News Problem: How Myths and Misinformation Are Hindering Progress

Mark Twain once said, “A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes.” Yesterday, I came across a video on WhatsApp titled "Sa fenk tonbe! Yo ta jwenn yon rezèv petwòl Wanament" which translates to "Breaking News! A diesel oil reserve has been discovered in Wanament."

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