Haiti in political limbo: Transitional Council mandate ends, no plan for succession

Haiti has lacked elected national officials for three years, with a Transitional Presidential Council nominally in charge. Despite this, armed gangs control large parts of the country, including areas of the capital, Port-au-Prince. The council’s mandate ends today, yet there is no clear plan for succession and no leader ready to take over. Editor in Chief at AyiboPost, Wildlore Merancourt, shares his insights.

Feb 7, 2026 - 15:00
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Haiti in political limbo: Transitional Council mandate ends, no plan for succession
Haiti has lacked elected national officials for three years, with a Transitional Presidential Council nominally in charge. Despite this, armed gangs control large parts of the country, including areas of the capital, Port-au-Prince. The council’s mandate ends today, yet there is no clear plan for succession and no leader ready to take over. Editor in Chief at AyiboPost, Wildlore Merancourt, shares his insights.

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