Haiti PM resigns as transitional council sworn in

2024-04-26

Haiti PM resigns as transitional council sworn in

1. Haiti PM resigns as transitional council sworn in

- Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned as a new council was sworn in to deal with deadly gang violence.

- A recent outbreak forced officials to move the ceremony to the prime minister's office.

- Mr Henry resigned after armed groups blocked his return.

2. Free beer and taxi rides to woo voters in Indian cities

- Many companies in Bengaluru are offering incentives to people voting in the general election.

- Hotels, taxi services and others have announced initiatives to encourage people to vote.

- These include free beer, discounted cab rides and free health check-ups.

3. Prisoners escape after rain damages Nigeria prison

- More than 100 prisoners have escaped from a jail in Nigeria after heavy rain damaged the facility.

- 118 inmates fled the Suleja Prison but 10 have been re-captured.

- A manhunt has been launched.

1. Haiti PM resigns as transitional council sworn in

- Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned as a new council was sworn in to lead the country gripped by deadly gang violence.

- A recent outbreak forced officials to move the ceremony from the National Palace to the outgoing prime minister's office.

- Mr Henry agreed to step down after armed groups blocked his return to the country.

2. Free beer and taxi rides to woo voters in Indian cities

- Many companies in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru are offering a host of incentives to people voting in the general election.

- Hotels, taxi services and other firms have announced initiatives to encourage people to cast their ballot.

- These include free beer, discounted cab rides and even free health check-ups.

3. Prisoners escape after rain damages Nigeria prison

- More than 100 prisoners have escaped from a jail near Nigeria's capital after heavy rain damaged part of the facility where they were housed.

- 118 inmates originally fled the Suleja Prison but 10 have been re-captured.

- A manhunt has been launched to find the others.

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