Tongan Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni abruptly resigned yesterday, stepping down in the wake of a power struggle with the Pacific nation’s royal family. Sovaleni has butted heads with Tonga’s ...

Veteran politician ‘Aisake Valu Eke was elected prime minister by secret ballot in parliament on Tuesday, securing 16 votes ...

Tonga has elected a new leader by secret ballot in parliament, two weeks after the previous prime minister abruptly resigned, ...

On Christmas Eve a new prime minister was elected in Tonga. ‘Aisake Valu Eke is a veteran politician, who has previously served as Minister of Finance. He succeeded Siaosi Sovaleni who resigned ...

The line of Tongan kings and queens stretches back more than 1,000 years, according to a government history. Although the monarchy no longer enjoys the unbridled power of old, it remains one of ...

Aisake Eke is the new prime minister of Tonga. He won the secret ballot votes 16-8 at a special sitting on Tuesday. Vote ...

Marine technician Joe Mataele deflects praise after being named Sailor of the Year and New Zealand Defence Force Person of ...

While Tonga is a safe destination, it's wise to follow local guidelines, especially regarding maritime activities and ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Tonga’s Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni abruptly resigned in parliament on Monday ahead of a planned no-confidence vote in his leadership, capping a period of fraught ...

SYDNEY, Dec 9 (Reuters) - 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.

His leadership had survived a previous no-confidence vote in September 2023. A statement on the Tongan parliament’s Facebook page said the prime minister had quit “for the good of the country ...