Vanuatu

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.

Vanuatu's prime minister has reshuffled his cabinet just four days after a motion-of-no-confidence against his leadership was submitted to parliament.