Early Solomon Islands election results show shakeup in most populous province
by Radio Free Asia
Radio Free Asia— Daniel Suidani, ousted as premier after opposing China projects, was elected to Malaita’s provincial assembly.
The Guardian—Solomon Islands PM Manasseh Sogavare to stand down after poor election result. Leader says ‘it’s not been easy’ as he stands aside five years after controversially realigning the country with China The Solomon Islands prime minister, Manasseh Sogavare, has announced he will not stand as a candidate when lawmakers vote this week for a new leader, and his political party would instead back former foreign minister Jeremiah Manele.The two major opposition parties in Solomon Islands struck a coalition deal on Saturday as they vie with Sogavare’s party to form a government after...
Bloomberg—Pro-China Solomon Islands PM Fails to Win Majority After Elections. Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has failed to win a majority in parliamentary elections, setting the stage for coalition...
Radio Free Asia—Solomon Islands PM Sogavare commands largest bloc in Parliament after election. The pro-Beijing leader Manasseh Sogavare faces several rivals in the contest to become prime minister.