The second round of the presidential election in Haiti was held on 20 March. The preliminary result has now been announced by the Electoral Commission. It is as follows:

Michel Martely, 67.6%
Mirlande Manigat, 31.7%

Even though these are the preliminary figures, Ms Manigat has conceded defeat.

Michel Martely will take office on 14 May. He does not have a background in politics. Formally, he represented the Repons Peyisan party, but this is a new movement that lacked any institutionalised organisation. He was popular among the young population, not least because he was a singer.

The process of naming a PM and having him/approved will now begin. Expect further posts!