Solomons' pro-China PM not standing for new term

By Agence France-Presse

May 01, 2024 12:11 am

HONIARA: Solomon Islands' Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said on Monday he would not stand for a new term, ending his pro-China rule of more than four years.

His withdrawal followed inconclusive April 17 elections that led his party to choose Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele as its parliamentary leader, effectively making him the group's candidate for the premiership.

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