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To be nominated, candidates must hold only a Fijian citizenship and is not a member or holds any office in any political party. [6] Incumbent President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere who took office in 2021 was expected to secure his second term in office. [7] His nomination was confirmed by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who leads a coalition ...
Indirect presidential elections were held in Fiji on 22 October 2021, in which members of parliament elected the president. Wiliame Katonivere was nominated as the FijiFirst government's candidate by Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama, [1] while Teimumu Kepa was nominated by Opposition Whip Lynda Tabuya. [2]
31 October – 2024 Fijian presidential election: Naiqama Lalabalavu is elected President. [7] 8 November – Former Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is released from prison early after serving six months for perverting justice. [8]
If the seats of these members are vacant, a by-election would be held. [7] On 14 March 2024 the High Court of Fiji convicted Bainimarama of attempting to pervert the course of justice. [8] On 9 May 2024 he was sentenced to one year in prison. [9] [10]
On Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 9 p.m. EDT, USA TODAY Network will stream The ABC News Presidential Debate Simulcast on the USA TODAY channel, available on most smart televisions and devices.
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will attend a presidential prayer breakfast in Washington on Thursday, the first opportunity for a Pacific Islands leader to press the region's aid and ...
Country President Parliament Lower House Upper House Abkhazia 2020: 2022 Afghanistan Autocracy [1] [2] [3] (2016; installed 2021) Appointed [4] Åland Indirectly-elected: 2023 Albania
Togo's president has signed a new constitution eliminating presidential elections, his office said late Monday, a move that opponents say will allow him to extend his family's six-decade rule.