Jovenel Moise vs Mohamed al-Menfi

Jovenel Moïse was elected President of Haiti in a runoff election, winning 67% of the vote. He was the candidate of the PHTK party, backed by outgoing President Michel Martelly. His election was marred by low turnout and allegations of fraud.

Moïse's government announced a 50% increase in fuel prices as part of IMF-backed reforms, triggering massive protests across Haiti. The protests turned violent, with demands for Moïse's resignation. The government eventually reversed the price hike.

After legislative elections were not held, Mo

Jovenel Moïse was assassinated at his private residence in Port-au-Prince by a group of armed men. The attack killed him and wounded his wife. The assassination plunged Haiti into a political crisis and power vacuum, with disputed claims to the presidency.

Mohamed al-Menfi was elected chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council on February 5, 2021, by the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum. He became the head of state in the new interim unity government.

As chairman, al-Menfi oversaw the appointment of Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh as interim Prime Minister. This was part of the UN-brokered process to unify Libya's divided political institutions.

Al-Menfi engaged in diplomatic efforts to promote national reconciliation, including meetings with rival factions and international partners. He advocated for the withdrawal of foreign forces from Libya.

Al-Menfi's Presidential Council faced a political stalemate as the planned elections were postponed and rival governments emerged. He remained in office but with limited authority over the divided country.