Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa. 4 March 2024 Photo: Parliament of Samoa
Samoa's parliament is debating a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa.
This is the second leadership challenge in as many weeks against the beleaguered leader, who heads a minority government after a split in the ruling FAST party.
Attempts by FAST and the opposition Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) to form a unified position against Fiame fell flat on Wednesday, with FAST wanting a simple change in leadership, while HRPP seeking a dissolution of parliament and a return to the polls.
Fiame sought to have Speaker Papaliʻi Liʻo Taeu Masipau drop the motion this morning, but he denied her request and allowed the motion to proceed.
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