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Political Party of Current Solomon Islands PM Failed to Win Majority in Elections
The political coalition of the current Solomon Islands Prime Minister (PM), Manasseh Sogavare, failed to win a majority in the Parliamentary elections.
The Ownership, Unity, and Responsibility (OUR) Party won 12 seats, with another six still contested, according to an update provided by the Election Commission (EC).
The commission said that the CARE coalition and the United Party, OUR party’s main...
China Critic Suidani Reelected to Provincial Seat in Solomon Islands Election
Results indicate that Daniel Suidani, a prominent critic of China in the Solomon Islands, was reelected as Premier of Malaita province on April 18th.
Suidani defeated current Malaita premier Martin Fini shortly after the national government ousted him in a no-confidence vote in February 2023.
The national parliament convened the vote due to Suidani’s refusal to recognize China, banning Chinese companies...
Solomon Islands Began Counting Votes in Elections
Votes have begun to be counted in the Solomon Islands, with the aid of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and other Solomon Island officials, on Wednesday, April 17th.
The first update came Thursday morning, when electoral chief Jasper Anisi said there is a heavy police presence at counting centers.
Anisi asked citizens to "remain peaceful and calm" to ensure...
Australia and Solomon Islands Security Forces Conduct Crowd Control Exercise Before Elections
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) assisted the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in conducting a crowd control exercise in the leadup to the general elections on April 17th.
Joint Crowd Control Exercise
Approximately 175 personnel from the Australian Defence Force (ADF), the AFP, and the RSIPF participated in the event at Hells Point, located on the outskirts of the capital...
Solomon Islands Enters Last Day of Campaigning for April 17th Elections
Political parties entered the last day of campaigning for the upcoming general elections in the Solomon Islands on April 17th.
The Solomon Islands’ Electoral Commission said that there are over 420,000 registered voters that will vote in the national and provincial elections that will be held simultaneously for the first time.
The elections were previously scheduled to take place in 2023,...
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Chinese Coast Guard’s Routine Patrols Near Kinmen Islands Challenges Taiwan’s Boundaries
On May 9th, the Taiwan Coast Guard (TCG) released a statement saying that 14 Chinese vessels entered restricted and prohibited waters surrounding Kinmen Island. The TCG deployed ships to intercept and monitor the Chinese...
Kuwait’s Emir Dissolves Parliament Second Time This Year
Kuwait’s Emir, Sheikh Mishaal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, announced the dissolution of Parliament and certain constitutional articles over a televised speech on Friday, May 10th.
The Emir suspended some articles of the country’s constitution for four years,...
Armenia Protests Intensify: Calls for Pashinyan’s Resignation and Azerbaijan’s Statement of Possible Intervention
Political tensions are escalating in Armenia, with widespread protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The unrest was triggered by the announcement of a potential peace treaty with Azerbaijan, which many Armenians...