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Samoa PM suspends country’s only daily newspaper from press briefings amid dispute over coverage

Prime minister has accused the Samoa Observer of inaccurate reporting during his eight-week medical stay in New Zealand

The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2025

Samoa’s first female PM fails to win re-election after months of political infighting

Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, known as the ‘Iron Lady of the Pacific’, likely to be replaced by leader of opposition Fast party

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2025

Samoa takes a step into uncertainty with snap election

Samoa Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has endured a political year from hell and it's not yet clear whether she will be allowed to stand again.

AAP · May 30, 2025

Australia ‘diminished’: Penny Wong’s frenetic mission to repair regional ties

Exclusive: As Wong marks one year in the job, the foreign affairs minister is determined to make a ‘clear statement of our priorities in the region’

The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2023

Women are significantly under-represented in Pacific politics. But they're pushing for change

Pacific politics is a boys' club. But why are so few women in the region elected to positions of power? Some say change — while slow — is possible.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2023

Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa warns China not the only outside power looking to increase their presence in Pacific

During a visit to Canberra, Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa warns that China is not the only major power that may want to secure further military access to the Pacific "under the guise of protecting assets".

ABC News · Mar 22, 2023

Samoan PM raises concerns over China security precedent

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hosted his Samoan counterpart Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, with the two agreeing to foster better economic and security ties.

AAP · Mar 21, 2023

Samoa pushes Australia on climate and consultation

Australia is being urged to elevate Pacific perspectives on the global stage with climate change posing an existential threat for smaller nations such as Samoa.

AAP · Mar 20, 2023

Samoan PM pushes for Pacific voices to be better heard

Samoan leader Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has called for Pacific nations to be better consulted and informed on decisions that impact the region.

AAP · Mar 20, 2023

Samoa PM urges world to save Pacific people from climate crisis obliteration

Fiame Naomi Mata’afa pleads for action before landmark IPCC report is expected to issue ‘final warning’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2023