Fiji's Sitiveni Rabuka becomes the country's prime minister after a coalition of parties voted to support him, signalling an end to Frank Bainimarama's 16 years in power.
abc.net.au/news/sitiveni-rabuka-installed-as-fijian-prime-minister/101807396Fiji's Sitiveni Rabuka has become the country's prime minister after a coalition of parties voted to support him, signalling an end to Frank Bainimarama's 16 years in power.
The appointment of Mr Rabuka ends 10 days of uncertainty after country's the election delivered a hung parliament. Fiji's Social Democratic Liberal Party on Friday voted to form a coalition with Mr Rabuka's People's Alliance and the National Federation Party.Mr Bainimarama has led the Pacific archipelago since a 2006 coup.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Fiji's kingmaker party reaffirms decision to make Sitiveni Rabuka new prime ministerThe political impasse after Fiji's rollercoaster election ends with the kingmaker SODELPA party meeting again to decide who should be prime minister.
Read more »
Fiji on edge after defeated PM calls in militaryTensions have risen after last week’s election delivered a hung parliament. Fiji has a history of military coups.
Read more »
Fiji police request military assistance over 'threats against minority groups' after election resultFiji's police force says it has requested assistance from the country's military after reports of violence in the wake of last week's national election.
Read more »
Jacinda Ardern's 'arrogant prick' transcript sells for $100,000A savage transcript of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern insulting ACT Party Leader David Seymour has sold for $100,100, with the proceeds going towards the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
Read more »
Liberal Party ‘lost control’ of brand and politicsThe Liberal Party lost control of its brand and of the political debate, allowing Labor to frame the election contest, according to an examination of the party’s performance at the 2022 election.
Read more »
These are the topics politicians talked about most this yearFormer Prime Minister Scott Morrison garnered a whopping 7011 mentions this year, besting Anthony Albanese and hot-button issues such as tax cuts and inflation.
Read more »