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World roundup: February 5 2024

Foreign Exchanges • 648 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24

🌍 World Politics Middle East Israel-Palestine Ukraine Haiti

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Saudi Arabia as part of his Middle East trip.
Hamas is deliberating on a ceasefire proposal with some hope for an agreement.
Discussed historical events: the Siege of Cádiz and Alexandru Ioan Cuza becoming Domnitor of Romania.

The Kenyan-Led Intervention in Haiti Hits a Roadblock

Eunomia • 255 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24

🌍 World Politics Intervention Haiti Government

Kenya's High Court stopped the ill-advised Kenyan-led intervention in Haiti.
Sending a force with a checkered human rights record wouldn't have helped Haiti.
It's unlikely the proposed mission in Haiti will proceed with Kenyan participation.

New data on Haiti's Dire Situation

Vodou Economics • 98 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24

🌍 World Politics Haiti Security Council Humanitarian Crisis Violence

The situation in Haiti is dire with increasing kidnappings and homicides.
Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, is one of the top 3 most dangerous cities in the world due to high homicide rates.
The number of police officers leaving the force in Haiti is a concerning trend, with a significant shortage compared to the population size.

🔅 Uganda Opposition's Oscar Buzz & Kenya Halts Police Deployment to Haiti

baobabnewsletter • 19 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24

🌍 World Politics Africa Israel Palestine Haiti International relations

Dangote's net worth soars by $6.9 billion due to Femi Otedola's investment in Dangote Cement.
South Africa's central bank keeps interest rates at 8.25% in the battle against inflation.
Ivory Coast raises $2.6 billion through eurobond sales, marking a return to international debt markets.

American Policies Only Make Haiti Worse

QTR’s Fringe Finance • 19 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24

🌍 World Politics Haiti United States Intervention Elections Security

American intervention in Haiti has not improved the country, leading to a cycle of political instabilities and social issues.
US involvement in Latin American countries often contributes to making them more dangerous, impacting the local population negatively.
The situation in Haiti, particularly with figures like Jimmy Cherizier, is complex and requires careful examination beyond surface-level portrayals.

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