Samoa
Samoa: edict stopping parliament from sitting overturned
Samoa's Supreme Court has overturned the Head of State's proclamation to suspend Parliament's scheduled swearing-in tomorrow.
Samoa Supreme Court hears FAST party challenge
An urgent legal challenge against a shock proclamation by the Samoan head of state is being heard in the Supreme Court Chambers in Apia.
Sitting of Samoa parliament cancelled; constitutional turmoil deepens
Samoa's head of state has cancelled Monday's scheduled sitting of parliament without explanation, in an extraordinary intervention that deepens the political turmoil seen for more than a month now.
Samoa's Parliament will convene on Monday
A proclamation has been issued by Samoa's Head of State to convene Parliament on Monday. Audio
Former All Blacks set to switch to Samoa
Two former All Blacks are poised to switch their international allegiance to Samoa at next month's Final Olympic Sevens qualifier in Monaco.
Samoa's Head of State will convene parliament to swear in MPs
Samoa's Head of State has agreed to convene parliament in order to swear in the members elected in April's election.
Samoa's majority party eager for new government to be installed
The leader of Samoa's majority party says establishment of the new government should move swiftly, and she's calling on the Head of State to take the steps to make that happen, despite legal… Audio
Struggle for political control over Samoa to continue in courts
The struggle to decide Samoa's government is headed back to court, as both main political parties continue to stand firm on their beliefs following a Supreme Court ruling dismissing a call for a…
Lakapi Samoa defends rugby rebrand
The former Samoa Rugby Union has defended the decision to rebrand itself as Lakapi Samoa.
Samoa court dismisses call for second election
Samoa's Supreme Court has thrown out the Head of State's decision to call a second election, clearing the path for the newcomer FAST party to form a government.
Extra seat thrown out, FAST wins Samoa election
The Supreme Court in Samoa has thrown out the electoral office's decision to appoint an extra woman member of parliament.
Samoa Rugby Union completes rebrand to Lakapi Samoa
The Samoa Rugby Union has officially rebranded itself as Lakapi Samoa, in a move it claims will "revitalise" and "reinvigorate" the organisation.
Ruling on legality of Samoa's snap election on Monday
The Supreme Court in Samoa is hearing a challenge to the head of state's decision to call a second election. Audio
Decision on fresh elections in Samoa due Monday
Samoa is to hear on Monday whether fresh elections will go ahead next week.