As killings and hunger soar in Haiti, a political power struggle has cost the prime minister his job, another setback for a country plagued by gang violence.

Swearing-in could come as early as Monday morning, prompting a situation where an already politically unstable Haiti could find itself with not just nine presidents but two prime ministers.

In a dramatic political shift, Haiti's presidential council fires Prime Minister Garry Conille amid ongoing instability, appointing businessman Didier Fils-Aimé to replace him.