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Haiti has appointed Laurent Saint-Cyr as the head of its transitional presidential council amid ongoing gang violence and threats to overthrow the government, with gangs controlling most neighborhoods and violence escalating, prompting international aid and calls for restoring order.
Mali's military leader Assimi Goïta has been granted a five-year presidential term by the transitional parliament, allowing him to stay in power until at least 2030 without elections, amid concerns over repression and the ongoing conflict with jihadist groups.
Mohammed al-Bashir, appointed as the prime minister of Syria's new transitional government by Hayat Tahir al-Sham (HTS), has called for stability and calm following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. Bashir, previously the head of the rebel administration in the north-west, is tasked with governing until March 2025. He chaired a meeting in Damascus to discuss the transition of power with members of both the new and former governments. The UN and the US have emphasized the need for an inclusive process respecting minorities, while the international community remains cautious due to HTS's terrorist designation.
Mohammed Al Bashir has been tasked by a Syrian rebel group to form a transitional government following the toppling of President Bashar Al-Assad, aiming to manage the transition period and prevent chaos.
Mohammed al-Bashir has been appointed by the Syrian Islamist opposition group Hayat Tahrir al-Shams (HTS) and former officials of the Assad regime to form a transitional government in Syria. Al-Bashir, who has been serving as the Prime Minister of the Syrian Salvation Government since January 2024, was chosen following a meeting between HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa and former Assad regime Prime Minister Mohammad al-Jalali. HTS, which played a significant role in the offensive that led to the collapse of the Assad regime, is the only group to recognize Bashir's new position so far.
Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille has been ousted by the country's ruling council just six months into his tenure, with businessman Alix Didier Fils-Aime named as his replacement. Conille, who was expected to guide Haiti through a gang-led security crisis and towards presidential elections, called his removal illegal and concerning for Haiti's future. The country, currently without a president or parliament, faces severe gang violence and humanitarian challenges, with over 3,600 deaths and 500,000 displaced this year. The transitional presidential council, formed after the ousting of Conille's predecessor, Ariel Henry, is tasked with restoring order.
Haiti's transitional council has dismissed interim Prime Minister Garry Conille amid escalating political and security crises, appointing businessman Alix Didier Fils-Aimé as his replacement. The country, plagued by gang violence and lacking democratic elections, faces further instability as the council itself is embroiled in corruption allegations. International mediation efforts have failed, and promised support remains insufficient.
Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council has appointed former Prime Minister Garry Conille to lead the government during its transition period. Conille, who previously served as prime minister from 2011 to 2012, was chosen by consensus. His appointment follows the ouster of former Prime Minister Ariel Henry and aims to stabilize the country amid ongoing violence and severe food insecurity. The new government will also work towards organizing new elections and facilitating a foreign security mission led by Kenya.
Caribbean leaders are in the process of forming a transitional presidential council to select an interim prime minister for Haiti amidst ongoing gang violence. The council, which has been reduced to eight members after one party declined a seat, will also appoint a council of ministers, a provisional electoral council, and a national security council. The situation in Port-au-Prince remains tense and volatile, with schools, hospitals, and government buildings being attacked, and the health sector struggling due to a lack of medical supplies and personnel. The deployment of a foreign armed force has been delayed, and the council members must support this deployment.
Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced his resignation as violent gangs continue to overrun the country, leading to widespread looting, destruction, and security threats. The resignation paves the way for a transitional council and interim government, with a focus on restoring peace, stability, and democratic institutions. The announcement follows an emergency meeting of Caribbean leaders and signals a commitment to a peaceful transition of power and free and fair elections. The capital, Port-au-Prince, is described as "under siege" by armed groups, highlighting the ongoing crisis in one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere.