Solomon Islands PM contender vows to abolish China security pact

Japan Today— A leading contender to become the Solomon Islands' next prime minister has vowed to rip up a security pact with China, as the Pacific nation began counting votes Thursday in a pivotal general election. "If we are in government, we will abolish the security treaty," Peter Kenilorea told AFP from

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...

Bloomberg.com—Solomon Islands' Pro-China Leader Sogavare Exits PM Race, ABC Reports. Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has withdrawn from consideration to continue as the leader of his Pacific island nation...

U.S. News & World Report—Solomon Islands PM Sogavare Won't Stand for Renomination. By Kirsty NeedhamSYDNEY (Reuters) -Solomon Islands incumbent Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said he would not be a candidate when lawmakers vote this week for a new prime minister, and his political party would instead back former Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele.The two major opposition parties in the Solomon Islands struck a coalition deal on Saturday as they vie with Sogavare's party to form a government after an election delivered no clear winner.Last week's election was the first since...