Haiti's senate reconvenes in the run-up to the presidential election

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In Haiti, the Senate reconvened on Monday for the first time since the stunning assassination of President Jovenel Moise.

This, as the embattled government is preparing the ground for forthcoming elections.

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The 30-member Senate now only has 10 lawmakers because the country had failed to hold legislative elections originally slated for October 2019.

Prime Minister Ariel Henry has pledged to hold general elections this year despite the pandemic, amid a spike in gang violence and Moise's assassination.

The Senate President, Joseph Lambert, declared himself interim President of Haiti under the auspices of several politicians. But his move was largely ignored.

The Prime Minister was expected to meet with the remaining senators yesterday in the run-up to the upcoming presidential election to discuss the length of their terms.