Dozens of people swam and waded across Haiti’s longest river in a desperate attempt to flee gangs. A city in the country’s central region has been under siege for almost a week.

Dozens of people waded and swam across Haiti’s longest river on Wednesday in a desperate attempt to flee gangs that launched ...

This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Marlene L. Daut is a Professor of French and African ...

Authorities in Vicksburg are warning people of the impact rising water of the Mississippi River can have on wildlife.Thursday, the Vicksburg Police Department said they were called after a family of ...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who spent a significant amount of time speaking with Caribbean leaders about Haiti’s deepening instability during a visit last month to Jamaica, believes that the ...

President Emmanuel Macron has made a significant gesture by publicly admitting that forcing the Republic of Haiti to pay an exorbitant indemnity to recognize its independence had subjected it to ...

“The Tropic Sun and His Eyes” marks St. Preux’s first real visit to Haiti. The experience was transformative. “I learned that there is another part of me that is way more resilient and patient than I ...

French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that historic injustice was imposed on Haiti when it was forced to pay a colossal indemnity to France in exchange for its independence 200 years ago.

“For France, it also means taking responsibility for its part of the truth.” Haiti became the first free black nation in the Americas after enslaved people rebelled against their French ...

It was a day of mourning. Thursday, April 17, 2025 was exactly 200 years France imposed an evil tax on Haiti for daring to stop slavery and securing its independence. Haiti, until today ...

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that historic injustice was imposed on Haiti when it was forced to pay a colossal indemnity to France in exchange for its independence ...