Prime Minister Feleti Teo Assumes Power in Tuvalu After Opposition Ousted – China’s Influence Hangs in the Balance
Melbourne, Australia – Tuvalu, a small South Pacific nation, welcomed the appointment of former Attorney General Feleti Teo as the new prime minister following recent elections that led to the ousting of the previous government leader. Teo, the sole candidate put forward by his 15 lawmaker colleagues, was unanimously elected by Governor General Tofiga Vaevalu Falani without the need for a vote, according to a statement from government secretary Tufoua Panapa. The official swearing-in ceremony …