Solomon Islands to get new leader after PM ousted in no-confidence vote
Key takeaways
- Jeremiah Manele was elected Solomon Islands prime minister in 2024 and changes of leader in the strategically located Pacific archipelago are closely watched by China and the West.
- Prefer the Guardian on GoogleSolomon Islands prime minister Jeremiah Manele lost power in a no-confidence vote in the South Pacific country’s parliament, ending months of political uncertainty.
- Parliament was adjourned to allow the governor general to make arrangements for the election of a new prime minister.
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Jeremiah Manele was elected Solomon Islands prime minister in 2024 and changes of leader in the strategically located Pacific archipelago are closely watched by China and the West. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAPView image in fullscreen Jeremiah Manele was elected Solomon Islands prime minister in 2024 and changes of leader in the strategically located Pacific archipelago are closely watched by China and the West. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAPSolomon Islands Solomon Islands to get new leader after PM ousted in no-confidence vote Jeremiah Manele toppled after months of political upheaval in the nation seen as one of China’s closest partners in the Pacific
Prefer the Guardian on GoogleSolomon Islands prime minister Jeremiah Manele lost power in a no-confidence vote in the South Pacific country’s parliament, ending months of political uncertainty.
Parliament was adjourned to allow the governor general to make arrangements for the election of a new prime minister.