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Samoa suspending repatriations amid covid outbreak
Samoa extends its national lockdown measures as more covid cases are confirmed in isolation. Audio
Samoa politics: Opposition MPs barred from Parliament
The Samoan capital is still reeling from this week's spectacle of Opposition MPs barred from entering parliament.
The Opposition HRPP, which does not recognise the new government, found themselves… Audio
Samoans growing weary of political crisis
We hear concerns from some ordinary Samoan citizens tired of the political crisis. Audio
Samoan PM has filed a recusal in case against him
To Samoa now where the country is waiting to see whether outgoing Prime Minister Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi and key members of his government will be arrested for contempt of court after allegedly… Audio
FAST seeking clarification on Supreme Court ruling
Samoa's FAST party is seeking to clarify an appeal decision about extra parliamentary seats for women. Audio
Groundbreaking Court of Appeal decision imminent in Samoa
A Court of Appeal decision is expected today that could tip the balance of power once and for all. On the first of June, the court heard the appeal from the Electoral Commissioner and HRPP candidate… Audio
Samoa's two Prime Ministers meet for secret negotiations
Samoa's outgoing Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi and Prime Minister elect Fiame Naomi Mata'afa met on Thursday afternoon as part of secretly held negotiations about the transition to a new… Audio
Samoa court of appeal voids challenge for extra women's seat
Samoa's Court of Appeal has voided the challenge of an HRPP women's candidate that she was wrongly removed as an MP. Audio
Samoa Attorney-General files complaint with Supreme Court
Turmoil continues in Samoa. Samoa's Attorney-General yesterday filed a complaint with the Supreme Court, claiming Monday's swearing in of the FAST party was unconstitutional.
This came after FAST was… Audio
Samoa election: Both parties claim government powers
It was a day of political tension and tactics in Samoa yesterday - and its uncertain what will happen today.
The country's majority FAST party was yesterday locked out of Parliament by the caretaker… Audio
Reports FAST party has moved onto Apia Parliament grounds
There are reports the FAST party has moved onto Parliament's grounds in Apia The Samoan Observer says the party is calling on police to uphold the law.
This as a chaotic storm of last-minute legal… Audio
Samoa's political crisis worsens hours before parliament opens
A chaotic storm of last-minute legal manoeuvring and political posturing has worsened Samoa's constitutional crisis hours before the new parliament is due to be sworn in.
The Samoan parliament is set… Audio
Samoa election saga drawing to a close
The Samoa election saga is finally drawing to a close well over a month since polls closed on the 9th of April. Audio
Samoa election: Court clears way for FAST victory, but battle not over
Samoa's Supreme Court has cleared the way for the new FAST party to form a government but the fight for power is not over yet.
The court threw out the Head of State's decison to call a second… Audio
Strike out request dismissed in Samoa battle to form government
The Supreme Court in Samoa has dismissed a request by the Attorney General's office to have a motion from the opposition FAST party struck out. Audio
Samoa election: Political deadlock still not broken
A political deadlock in Samoa after the recent general election is continuing without a resolution.
Two political parties - newcomer Faatuatua I le Atua Samoa ua Tasi, or FAST, and rival HRRP - both… Audio
Setback in FAST's quest for power in Samoa
Samoa's political party of the moment, FAST, has faced two set backs in its quest to win the government benches. Audio
Samoa election: New twist from Head of State
A new twist in Samoa's general election has seen the Head of State elect a new female MP to Parliament, but the result is still anyone's guess.
The result has been hung since the party FAST, which… Audio
Samoa's 2021 general election results are declared
The official results of Samoa's 2021 general election have been declared - with the two main political parties still neck and neck. Audio
Samoa poised for change in tight election race
Samoa is poised for the first potential change to its political leadership in nearly 40 years. Audio