Africa

Haiti Officially Joins the African Union in June

The African Union has 54 member states. Actually, make that 55: Next month, Haiti will officially become a member.... more »

May 14, 2016 11:11 AM

Haiti Declares a day of Mourning for Nelson Mandela, Flag will be at Half Staff

Haiti President Michel Martelly has declared this day, 6 Dec 2013, as a national day of mourning to acknowledge the departure of President Nelson Mandela. Flags will be flying at half staff in Haiti today... A Haitian delegation will go Johannesburg for Mandela's funeral. more »

December 6, 2013 11:45 AM

HAITI May Soon Become The Latest Member of The AFRICAN Union.

If all goes as planned, Haiti, yes North America's Haiti, will become the latest member of the African Union sometime in January. Haiti and Africa share a sense of history, and African countries stepped up in the wake of Haiti's earthquake, which has led some to conclude the time is right to formalize their ties. more »

October 16, 2012 10:38 AM