Tonga’s prime minister quits moments ahead of no-confidence motion in parliament
Tonga’s Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni has abruptly quit his post in parliament ahead of a planned confidence vote in his leadership, capping a period of fraught relations between his government and Tonga’s king.
Tonga's Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni resigns before vote of no-confidence
Siaosi Sovaleni is stepping down as Tonga's prime minister with less than a year until the country's next election.
Tonga’s prime minister abruptly quits amid Pacific power struggle
It was not immediately clear who was in line to replace Siaosi Sovaleni, who was earlier forced to deny allegations of insulting the king.
Tonga's prime minister resigns ahead of no confidence vote, local media report
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Tonga’s prime minister quits ahead of no-confidence vote
Tonga’s Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni abruptly resigned in parliament ahead of a planned no-confidence vote in his leadership, capping a period of fraught relations between his government and Tonga’s king.
Tonga PM Sovaleni resigns ahead of no-confidence vote
Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, the Tonga Prime Minister, has resigned rather than face a no-confidence motion. Parliament was to discuss Mr Sovaleni’s leadership on Monday with ‘Aisake Eke poised to bring on the motion on behalf of 10 MPs.
Tonga prime minister resigns ahead of no-confidence vote
SYDNEY >> Tongan Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni has resigned “for the good of the country and moving Tonga forward,” the Pacific Island nation’s parliament said on Monday.
Tonga PM abruptly resigns following rift with king
Sovaleni has butted heads with Tonga's influential King Tupou VI, fueling speculation of a deepening rift between the royals and his government
PM Of Pacific Nation Tonga Has Resigned: Parliament Official
Tonga's Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni abruptly resigned on Monday, his office and parliament officials said, stepping down in the wake of a power struggle with the Pacific nation's royal family.
Tongan PM Sovaleni resigns ahead of no-confidence vote
Tonga's parliament must elect a new prime minister following the resignation of Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni after three years in the job.
Tonga PM Sovaleni resigns ahead of no confidence vote, government says
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Tongan Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni has resigned "for the good of the country and moving Tonga forward", ...
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Tongan PM resigns over rift with king
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Tongan Prime Minister Sovaleni abruptly resigns amid power struggle with royal family
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PM of pacific nation Tonga resigns abruptly
Siaosi Sovaleni tells parliament he will quit just moments before lawmakers decide his future in a vote of no confidence.
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Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, who quit from the top job on Monday ahead of a vote of no confidence, ...