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flag On Jan. 5, 2026, Tonga’s King Tupou VI appointed a new Cabinet after the Nov. 2025 election, with 40-year-old Lord Fakafanua as prime minister.

flag On January 5, 2026, Tonga's King Tupou VI formally appointed the new Cabinet following the November 2025 general election, concluding the post-election transition. flag Lord Fakafanua, the youngest prime minister at 40, leads the government, overseeing police, emergency services, disaster management, climate change, and communications. flag Dr. Viliami Latu serves as deputy prime minister, responsible for justice and economic development. flag Crown Prince Tupouto’a Ulukalala returned as foreign affairs and defence minister, while former PM Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni took health and public enterprises. flag Dr. Taniela Fusimalohi was named minister for lands and natural resources, and Fane Fituafe, the only woman elected, leads women, social affairs, and employment. flag The 26-member parliament includes 17 people’s representatives and nine nobles, with Lord Vaea and Lord Tu’iha’angana appointed as speaker and deputy speaker.

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