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Solomon Islands leader loses court appeal, must face no-confidence vote

An appeals court ruled the prime minister must recall parliament to face a vote of no confidence.

Published May 1, 2026, 2:33 AM EDT | WFMZZ

An appeals court on Friday ruled that Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele must recall parliament to face a vote of no confidence. The decision requires the Pacific Island nation’s legislature to be reconvened so lawmakers can hold the vote.