Haiti's Presidential Council Dissolves, Prime Minister to Lead

Alix Didier Fils-Aimé takes over as sole leader after transitional council's mandate ends

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Haiti's nine-member Transitional Presidential Council has relinquished power, marking the end of its turbulent mandate. Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé will now lead the country, holding his first Cabinet meeting and addressing the nation later today. The Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the council's work in paving the way for a focus on security and electoral reforms, acknowledging the challenges ahead.

Why it matters

Haiti has been in political turmoil for years, with power struggles and instability hampering the country's ability to address pressing issues like gang violence and economic woes. The dissolution of the presidential council and transfer of power to the Prime Minister represents an important transition, though the path forward remains uncertain.

The details

During a ceremony in Pétion-Ville, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé thanked the nine-member Transitional Presidential Council for fulfilling its mandate and paving the way for a new government focused on security and electoral reforms. Fils-Aimé will now lead the country as its sole leader, holding his first Cabinet meeting and addressing the nation later today.

  • The Transitional Presidential Council's mandate ended on February 8, 2026.
  • Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé will hold his first Cabinet meeting and address the nation later today.

The players

Alix Didier Fils-Aimé

The Prime Minister of Haiti who will now lead the country after the dissolution of the Transitional Presidential Council.

Transitional Presidential Council

The nine-member council that had been governing Haiti during a period of political transition, but has now relinquished power.

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What they’re saying

“The presidential council has fulfilled its mission by paving the way for a governance focused on security and electoral reforms. Today, we are aware of the challenges and… the government that I have the honor to lead will get to work.”

— Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, Prime Minister of Haiti (Miami Herald)

What’s next

Prime Minister Fils-Aimé will hold his first Cabinet meeting and address the nation later today to outline his plans and priorities for leading Haiti during this transition.

The takeaway

Haiti's political transition has reached a critical juncture, with the dissolution of the Transitional Presidential Council and the Prime Minister now taking sole leadership. While challenges remain, this shift represents an opportunity to refocus the government's efforts on pressing issues like security and electoral reforms.