69-year-old Solomon Islands PM Manasseh Sogavare regained power in 2019, severing ties with Taiwan and embracing China.
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, a 69-year-old former toilet cleaner, has navigated through armed coups, riots, and China's rise during four separate terms as the Pacific nation's leader. Sogavare, born to missionary parents and a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, has been a contentious figure in the region due to his rags-to-riches story and political maneuvering. He regained power in 2019, severing ties with Taiwan and embracing China's overtures.
April 13, 2024
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