Overview:
Haitian pupil Abigaïl Alexandre, 21, turned the primary Haitian to win the Eloquentia worldwide public talking competitors in Paris, standing out amongst 2,400 members. She delivered a speech on synthetic intelligence, “Does AI widen inequalities,” earlier than practically 4,000 spectators.
PORT-AU-PRINCE — Faculty pupil Abigaïl Alexandre, 21, gained the 2026 Eloquentia International in Paris Wednesday, changing into the primary Haitian to say the worldwide public talking title for French-speaking nations.
The Jacmel native stood out amongst 2,400 members from all over the world, delivering a structured and compelling speech on synthetic intelligence underneath the theme: “Does AI widen inequalities?”
Video of the ultimate ceremony, held earlier than practically 4,000 spectators at La Seine Musicale, exhibits Alexandre moving across a stage wearing black, a headset hooked to her ear, as she addressed the viewers whereas delivering her successful speech. Afterward, holding a plaque and a bouquet, she grew emotional as the gang chanted “Abi” and “Haiti.”
“Thanks to all the Haitian neighborhood for supporting me,” Alexandre mentioned to the celebrants. “It was an amazing honor to symbolize Haiti at this prestigious competitors.”
After receiving her laureate trophy, Alexandre now holds the title of Greatest Francophone Speaker and enjoys worldwide recognition. A money prize isn’t a part of the competitors.
Alexandre research authorized sciences, English and cosmetology in Jacmel, with an curiosity in magnificence and clear vitality. She first gained nationwide recognition after winning the Eloquentia competition in Jacmel in 2025, which certified her for the worldwide stage.
The 2026 ultimate marked the primary all-female version of the competitors, in keeping with the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF). Alexandre competed alongside 4 different finalists from France and Senegal on the theme of synthetic intelligence.
‘Supply of pleasure’ for all Haitians
Based in France in 2013 by Stéphane de Freitas, the Eloquentia competitors challenges younger members to debate social points and persuade a jury by way of public talking. It has grown from a neighborhood initiative into a world competitors, with nationwide choices held in a number of nations. To qualify for the ultimate, competitions are held in a number of nations, and nationwide winners are chosen to symbolize their territories on the worldwide stage.
In Haiti, Golden Team Haiti, primarily based in Jacmel, organizes the nationwide competitors and has held the Eloquentia license since 2024.
Alexandre’s victory drew reward from the French Embassy in Haiti and the French Institute in Haiti, which highlighted her expertise and the broader significance of her achievement.
“This victory additionally belongs to Haitian youth, proud and provoking, who’re making Haiti’s voice shine on the worldwide stage,” the embassy mentioned in a press release.
Haiti’s authorities additionally congratulated Alexandre, calling her efficiency a mirrored image of the nation’s youth and their potential in a statement printed Thursday.
“By way of this excellent efficiency, Abigaïl Alexandre embodies the expertise, dedication, and potential of Haitian youth,” the Prime Minister’s Workplace mentioned. “She is a supply of nationwide pleasure and an inspiring function mannequin for a whole era.”