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Matthew Wale Elected Solomon PM, Ends Crisis, Secures $190M Aid

5/15/2026

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Eight weeks of court battles forced former PM Jeremiah Manele to convene parliament, ending the constitutional standoff.
Matthew Wale was elected prime minister of the Solomon Islands, defeating Peter Shanel Agovaka 26-22 in the 50-seat parliament.
Wale said his government will enforce discipline, manage prudently, and ask citizens to unite for painful changes.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese congratulated Wale and said the $190 million police expansion package will likely proceed.

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Eight weeks of court battles forced former PM Jeremiah Manele to convene parliament, ending the constitutional standoff.
Matthew Wale was elected prime minister of the Solomon Islands, defeating Peter Shanel Agovaka 26-22 in the 50-seat parliament.
Wale said his government will enforce discipline, manage prudently, and ask citizens to unite for painful changes.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese congratulated Wale and said the $190 million police expansion package will likely proceed.