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King’s move takes Tonga back to the ‘dark ages’ – democracy editor

March 26, 2024

RNZ Pacific The involvement in Tonga’s government by King Tupou VI is a return to the “dark ages” for the kingdom, a long time journalist, author and advocate campaigning for democracy. The King last month withdrew his support for the ministers holding two portfolios. Tonga’s Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has reportedly stepped down from ... <a title="King’s move takes Tonga back to the ‘dark ages’ – democracy editor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/26/kings-move-takes-tonga-back-to-the-dark-ages-democracy-editor/" aria-label="Read more about King’s move takes Tonga back to the ‘dark ages’ – democracy editor">Read more</a>

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Tongan govt tight-lipped about King’s withdrawal of consent for ministers

February 6, 2024

By Kalino Latu, editor of Kaniva News Just days after the appointment of Dr Siale ‘Akau’ola as Tonga’s new Minister of Health, King Tupou VI has withdrawn his consent for two other Cabinet appointments. An undated memo from the Lord Privy Seal, Viliami Malolo, to Chief Secretary of the Cabinet Paula Ma’u seen by Kaniva ... <a title="Tongan govt tight-lipped about King’s withdrawal of consent for ministers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/02/06/tongan-govt-tight-lipped-about-kings-withdrawal-of-consent-for-ministers/" aria-label="Read more about Tongan govt tight-lipped about King’s withdrawal of consent for ministers">Read more</a>