Sydney, Dec 24, 2024 (AFP) - Pacific nation Tonga elects new prime minister

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2024-12-24
Tonga's government elected a new leader on Tuesday, two weeks after the previous premier resigned abruptly after a power struggle with the Pacific nation's royal family. Veteran politician 'Aisake Valu Eke was elected prime minister by secret ballot in parliament on Tuesday, securing 16 votes to his opponent Viliami Latu's eight. Eke was first elected to parliament in 2010 and served as minister of finance between 2014 and 2017. Former prime mini......
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