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Solomons parliament to vote on PM no confidence motion

Manasseh Sogavare's return for a fifth spell as Solomon Islands prime minister is one possible outcome from a no-confidence vote.

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Sogavare defends government walkout in Solomon Islands

Manasseh Sogavare may return for a fifth stint as Solomon Islands prime minister but the 70-year-old says ambition did not prompt him to leave the government.

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Solomon Islands PM Manele stands ground amid defections

A no-confidence motion in Jeremiah Manele's government in the Solomon Islands has been tabled and is likely to be brought on next week.

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Sogavare among Solomons government walkout: report

Jeremiah Manele's government in Solomon Islands could be on the brink of collapse, with 10 MPs reportedly resigning from the coalition.

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Manele stares down Solomon Islands no confidence vote

A no-confidence motion in Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele failed to eventuate in parliament.

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No-confidence motion filed against Solomon Islands PM

As he faces political trouble at home, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has reportedly reached a deal with Australia to grow his country's police.

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Wong makes dash to Solomons to rebuild Pacific 'family'

Foreign Minister Penny Wong is the second senior Albanese minister to make a dash for the Solomon Islands in a bid to improve the relationship.

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Newly elected prime minister in Solomon Islands is likely to keep close China ties

Solomon Islands lawmakers elected former Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele as prime minister Thursday in a development that suggests the South Pacific island nation will maintain close ties with China.

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New Solomons PM to calm frictions but keep China ties

While a China-Solomons policing pact is expected to stay under the new prime minister, there's likely to be less friction with Australia, an expert says.

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Solomon Islands Elects Jeremiah Manele As Prime Minister

Jeremiah Manele elected as Solomon Islands' new prime minister, emphasizing unity and balanced foreign relations.

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Solomon Islands elects Jeremiah Manele as new prime minister

Jeremiah Manele wins backing of 31 legislators in 50-seat house in a vote closely watched by China, US and Australia.

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Solomon Islands chooses China-friendly ex-diplomat Jeremiah Manele as new prime minister

Move seen as continuation of Pacific country’s policy of growing closer to Beijing

The Guardian - AU

China-friendly Manele Elected As Solomon Islands PM

China-friendly former foreign minister Jeremiah Manele was elected Solomon Islands' prime minister on Thursday, defeating an opposition leader intent on curbing Beijing's reach in the Pacific nation.

International Business Times

Solomon Islands bids farewell to a polarising PM who became the Pacific’s most China-friendly leader

Although Manasseh Sogavare’s time as prime minister of Solomon Islands is finished, his country’s relationship with China may still have some way to run

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‘We need you’: Solomon Islands’ support for US agency’s return revealed

Peace Corps found ‘overwhelming support and enthusiasm’ for return to Pacific island nation, report shows.

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Solomon Islands pro-China PM Manasseh Sogavare fails to secure majority

Sogavare vies with opposition parties to form governing coalition after inconclusive election.

International Business Times

China Says AUKUS Risks Nuclear Proliferation In Pacific

China's foreign minister on Saturday accused Western powers in the AUKUS security pact of provoking division and risking nuclear proliferation in the South Pacific.

International Business Times

Pro-China PM Retains His Seat In Solomon Islands Election

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare was set Saturday to retain his seat in elections, local media reported, paving the way for the pro-China leader to try to form a government.

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Solomons' next parliament undecided but for one factor

Early results have started filtering in after the Solomons election but few women will be among the winners.

International Business Times

Vote Counting Starts In Solomon Islands As China, US Trade Barbs

Vote counting was under way Thursday in the South Pacific's Solomon Islands, a contest keenly watched from afar as China's efforts to stamp its mark on the region are tested.

International Business Times

Solomons' PM Contender Vows To Abolish China Security Pact

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.

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Hiccups in Solomon Is vote but results expected soon

Some hiccups were experienced in the Solomon Islands' largest-ever and most-closely-watched election, authorities say.

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Solomon Islands Election: Voters Cast Ballots Amid China Ties

Solomon Islands' general election amid China ties shift and economic concerns. Voters weigh in on diplomatic relations and domestic issues. US and Australi...

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Solomon Islanders vote in election that could shape ties with China

The election is being closely watched by Australia, China and the United States.

International Business Times

Solomon Islands Voters Go To Polls With China's Influence In Focus

Solomon Islanders began voting Wednesday in an election that could reshape regional security, with citizens effectively choosing if their Pacific nation will deepen ties with China.

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