Manasseh Sogavare bids for a record fifth term in office on Wednesday’s election in Solomon Islands

2024-04-15 5,313

On Wednesday, the people of Solomon Islands head to the polls for an election many see as the most important in its history. After five years of rapid change, including a controversial pivot towards China, the country's Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, is bidding for a record fifth term in office. But there are challengers for the top job, and they see a very different future for the country.