Paying tribute to the legacy of former President Boniface Alexandre, who passed away on August 4th, the government issued a decree designating Saturday, August 12th, Sunday, August 13th, and Monday, August 14th as official days of national mourning. Elaborate arrangements are being made for a national funeral to honor the former head of state, who guided the nation through the transitional period of 2004-2006.

Outlined in a special decree published on Wednesday, August 9th, 2023, in the esteemed publication Le Moniteur, the government underlined that this "illustrious public servant (Boniface Alexandre), throughout his lifetime, consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication to his duties in the service of both the state and the nation, far surpassing the call of duty."