Tonga's Prime Minister resigned to avoid a no-confidence vote amid a dispute with the King.

Tonga's Prime Minister, Hu'akavameiliku Sovaleni, resigned to avoid a vote of no confidence, stemming from a year-long conflict with King Tupou VI over ministerial appointments. The public supports Sovaleni as an effective leader. Potential new prime minister candidates include former Finance Minister 'Aisake Eke and MP Tevita Puloka, the King's cousin.

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