Haiti, [a] officially the Republic of Haiti, [b][c] is a country in the Caribbean on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea, east of Cuba and Jamaica and south of The Bahamas.

2 days ago · Geographical and historical treatment of Haiti, including maps and statistics as well as a survey of its people, economy, and government. Haiti was the second country in the Americas, after …

Soon after independence, Haiti was proclaimed an empire under Dessalines. When Dessalines was murdered, Haiti then divided off into two regions, controlled by rival regimes, with Christophe ruling …

Jan 21, 2026 · Haiti is entering 2026 facing one of the most complex crises in its recent history. On Wednesday, the Caribbean island nation will be high on the international agenda as the UN Security …

Jun 19, 2023 · Haiti, occupying the western third of the island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles archipelago, is bounded to the east by the Dominican Republic, its only terrestrial neighbor. The …

5 days ago · Haiti: 1.5 million displaced and 1,600 people killed in three months Haiti is experiencing an unprecedented crisis, at least since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021. Since …

Discover the latest news from Haiti with AP News, the definitive source for independent journalism.

Sep 23, 2025 · Foreign Ministers from across the Americas met on the margins of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to rally for greater support for Haiti.

Jun 24, 2026 · Stay on top of Haiti latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.