Samoa

A Samoan academic in New Zealand says one positive amid the political crisis in Apia is the strength of traditional systems and structures.

Samoa's professional legal body has admonished the Head of State for his role in delaying parliament from convening.

Samoa have qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup after beating Tonga 37-15 in Kirikiriroa Hamilton this afternoon.

Samoa have qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup after beating Tonga 37-15 in Kirikiriroa Hamilton this afternoon.

Samoa's caretaker government is continuing its attempts to undermine the judiciary in a renewed move against the Chief Justice.

Samoa's FAST party leader, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, could face defamation charges for comments about the actions of the caretaker prime minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi.

Samoa's defiant caretaker government has lost another seat following the latest court petition over the election result.

Matai on Samoa's big island have thrown their support behind the Chief Justice following an attack by the caretaker government.

Samoa's caretaker HRPP administration and its leader Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi have been accused of an unprecedented attack on the rule of law.

Two election petitions due to be withdrawn in the Supreme Court in Apia yesterday will now still be heard after the parties involved failed to agree on some issues.

Samoa are under no illusion that their place in the 2023 Rugby World Cup is already secure.