Military Plane Hit by Gunfire

A Belgian Airbus A400M military transport plane carrying approximately 80 Chadian soldiers on a flight from Santo Domingo to Port-au-Prince was hit by gunfire during landing. Bullet impacts were found on the rear fuselage, near the tail, and on one engine. No casualties were reported. Temporary repairs were carried out to allow the aircraft to return safely to its home base in Melsbroek, Belgium. As a precaution, a second flight scheduled to Haiti was canceled.

More Than 1,300 Terrorists Killed in 3 Months

In a report published on April 23, 2026, the United Nations warned of the deteriorating security situation in Haiti. The UN reported 2,444 civilian deaths in three months, as documented by the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH). More than 1,300 terrorists were fatally wounded and 140 weapons seized during security force operations.

Schedule : Playoffs Matchday 5

The D1 closing series playoffs are nearing their end. The South Group has already concluded with Violette AC's qualification for the final. Meanwhile, in the North Group, the battle remains fierce. Which team will join VAC in the final ?

Group A :

Sunday, April 26, 2026 :

Tempête FC vs Baltimore SC (Levelt Park, between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM)

Racing FC vs FICA: (Vincent Park, also from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM)

Group B : Land des Gabions (between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM)

The matches in this group are spread over two days:

Saturday, April 25, 2026 :

FC Juventus vs Violette AC : This match ended in a draw [1-1] Goal FC Juventus Kerby Amazan 35’ [1-0] Goal Violette AC Daison Norestant 55’ [1-1]

Sunday, April 26 :

America FC vs Don Bosco FC

Weather : Yellow alert lifted

The cold front that caused the recent weather disturbances has dissipated. Consequently, the yellow alert issued since Wednesday has been officially lifted in the North https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-47377-urgent-yellow-alert-risk-of-severe-weather-in-haiti.html . However, the situation remains unstable: showers, sometimes heavy and accompanied by thunderstorms, are still expected this afternoon and evening in several departments, including the Northwest, North, Northeast, South, Grand'Anse, Artibonite, Center, and some areas of the West.

Future of Engineering and Architecture in Haiti

On Thursday, April 23, 2026, as part of his mission to regulate and develop national infrastructure, Engineer Joseph Almathe Pierre Louis, Minister of Public Works, Transportation, and Communications (MTPTC), chaired a strategic working meeting with members of the committee of the National College of Haitian Engineers and Architects (CNIAH). The future of engineering and architecture in Haiti was at the heart of the discussions, aimed at defining a new trajectory for these liberal professions. The Minister emphasized the urgent need to establish a comprehensive diagnosis of the College's current situation. This assessment must lead to an administrative and legal update, essential for resolving the structural problems that currently hinder the practice of the profession. The Government is committed to supporting the CNIAH in its organizational restructuring process, with the Ministry fully playing its role as facilitator to ensure the success of this transition.

Museums : Training on the Conservation of Collections and Documents

On Friday, April 24, 2026, UNESCO in Haiti, in partnership with the Mexican Embassy, ​​concluded a four-day training workshop on the conservation of graphic and documentary collections in a museum context. Approximately twenty participants from institutions responsible for preserving the country's cultural heritage received their certificates at the end of the session. This final day focused on the practical application of acquired knowledge through demonstrations of conservation techniques and testimonials from participants. It also provided an opportunity to review the main risks to which these heritage items are exposed, including poor storage conditions, environmental factors, handling, and emergency situations.

HL/ HaitiLibre