Vanuatu

Vanuatu's opposition leader, Bob Loughman, has filed an urgent court hearing challenging the decision of the speaker on Wednesday to not accept their vote of no confidence.

The opposition in Vanuatu has dramatically failed to oust the Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau in a no-confidence motion.

Vanuatu's rampaging cyclones are the latest extreme event to threaten the country's cultural records.

Vanuatu's parliament is scheduled to meet on Wednesday to debate a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau's government. Audio

Explainer - There is no end in sight to the latest round of political instability in Vanuatu with lobbying expected to intensify over the weekend ahead of a leadership challenge in parliament.

Vanuatu government MPs have boycotted an extraordinary sitting of parliament this morning where a motion of no confidence was due to be moved against Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau.