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Manasseh Sogavare bids for a record fifth term in office on Wednesday’s election in Solomon Islands
By ABC NEWS (Australia)Published : April 15, 2024 - 09:21
On Wednesday, the people of Solomon Islands head to the polls for an election many see as the most important in its history. After five years of rapid change, including a controversial pivot towards China, the country's Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, is bidding for a record fifth term in office. But there are challengers for the top job, and they see a very different future for the country.