The South Pacific island nation of Samoa will hold a snap election on Aug. 29 after Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa’s government collapsed following a budget defeat.

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) kicks off in Apia as Samoa prepares to host leaders and senior politicians from 56 countries — including three monarchs.

Samoa’s Prime Minister Afioga Fiame Naomi Mata’afa addresses the final press conference at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.

Britain's King Charles, right, and Samoan Prime Minister Afioga Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa, left, talk during the opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Apia, Samoa, Oct ...

Samoa opened the July international window with a 33-25 win over Italy in steamy Apia on Friday, rallying from a 10-point deficit in the second half to hand the Azurri a first loss since their ...

This APIA Heritage Month comes as a bittersweet moment. Exercising the right to vote and engaging in our democracy preserves the right to celebrate our culture.

APIA, Samoa — Commonwealth countries adopted Saturday their first ocean declaration during their summit held for the first time in the Pacific island nation of Samoa as calls from some of ...

Samoa held off a second-half revival by visitors Tonga to post a 43-17 win in Apia on Friday and their first victory in the Pacific Nations Cup. Skip to main content France 24 - International ...

A late penalty goal has seen Australia A fall 20-17 to Manusina in their historic tour clash at Apia Stadium in Samoa. Teenage duo Waiaria Ellis and Ruby Anderson starred in their first taste of ...

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) kicks off in Apia as Samoa prepares to host leaders and senior politicians from 56 countries — including three monarchs.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Samoa ’s Prime Minister said she would seek to dissolve Parliament, prompting an early election, after a vote on her government’s budget for the next year ...

Samoa held off a second-half revival by visitors Tonga to post a 43-17 win in Apia on Friday and their first victory in the Pacific Nations Cup.