The leadership of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) has paid a high-profile visit to the headquarters of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission—locally dubbed the Global Security Force (GSF)—to assess the ongoing battle against gang dominance in Port-au-Prince.

The visit comes as the Kenyan-led mission intensifies its "Operation Restore Hope," pushing deep into gang-controlled territories like Cité Soleil. The TPC members, flanked by heavy security, met with the Force Commander to strategize on the next phase of the suppression efforts.

Boots on the Ground

The GSF has been instrumental in securing the airport and the main port, lifelines for the starving nation. However, the gangs, led by warlords like "Barbecue," have retrenched, using human shields to slow the advance.

• The Strategy: The TPC is pushing for a more aggressive mandate. "We need to clear these streets not just for today, but forever," a Council member stated. The visit was a show of political support for the foreign troops, who have faced skepticism from some locals.
• Kenyan Resolve: The Kenyan contingent remains the backbone of the GSF. Despite language barriers and harsh conditions, their presence has brought a fragile semblance of order to key zones.

A Long Road Ahead

The TPC's visit underscores the desperate need for success. With elections planned for late 2026, the GSF must secure the country fast. For the Kenyan officers on the frontlines, the mission is shifting from peacekeeping to peace-enforcing, a dangerous but necessary evolution to save a failed state.