Haiti’s prime minister says he will resign amid rising violence

Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry attends a public lecture at the United States International University in Nairobi, Kenya (AP)

Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry has said he will resign once a transitional presidential council is created, capitulating to international pressure that seeks to save the country overwhelmed by violent gangs.

His announcement follows Caribbean leaders saying they “acknowledge the resignation of Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry” once an interim premier is named.