Football : Haitian Diplomacy vs. Trump Administration

The Haitian government has instructed the Haitian Embassy in Washington to approach US authorities to try to allow Haitian fans to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in compliance with the law and in complete safety.

Former Director General of the National Education Fund Accused of Embezzlement

The Anti-Corruption Unit (ULCC), in an investigative report, accuses the former Director General of the National Education Fund (FNE) of having granted subsidies totaling 162 million gourdes without oversight, resulting in the embezzlement of educational funds to fictitious or irregular organizations.

GSF Contribution : Promises Without Details

On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in New York, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé participated in a meeting with countries willing to contribute to the French Gang Supression Force (GSF). Several countries pledged personnel and funding, but no details about these commitments or the countries involved were released. It should be noted that for the first time, the Haitian government will contribute to the mission's overall budget, either in kind or in cash.

France : 5 Exceptional Haitians

The Haitian Embassy in France participated in the Success Gala held in Paris on December 6. This event highlighted the exceptional achievements of members of the Haitian community in France. These are Dr. Jacques Nesi, Pastor Luc Saint Louis, Ms. Marie Rose Lynn Théagène, entrepreneur Eva Biassou André, and star Joé Gilles, also known as "Joé Dwèt File".

Gang War

On Monday, December 8, 2025, more than a dozen gang members from Bel Air were reportedly killed. Among those killed were "Dèdè," gang leader of Perpétuel, and "Vag" gang leader of Tiremasse Street. The "Demeplè" gang, led by Chief "Jamesley," is suspected of being responsible for this settling of scores.

Official : Haitian Compas Added to the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

The Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Permanent Delegation of Haiti to UNESCO, inform cultural and musical operators, artists, researchers, music lovers, and the general public that "Konpa/Compas of Haiti" was officially inscribed (unanimously) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity this Wednesday, December 10, 2025, during the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, held in New Delhi, India.

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