Solomon Islands voters go to polls with China's influence in focus
Wednesday, 17 April 2024 () Honiara (AFP) April 17, 2024
Solomon Islanders in shanty towns and far-flung islands voted Wednesday in an election that will decide whether their nation draws closer to China - with consequences for the entire South Pacific. In the capital Honiara, voters tramped through a muddy parking lot to cast their ballots, with many eager to have their say on the big-power rivalry that has reached their tropical shores. In
Solomon Islanders speak of their hopes for the country as they vote in an election that could reshape regional security, with citizens effectively choosing if their Pacific nation will deepen ties with China.
"I feel that it's time Solomon Islands needs a change of leadership for the good of this...
Wednesday, 17 April 2024 ()
