Sitiveni Rabuka installed as Fijian prime minister after new coalition’s vote of support


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Fiji's Sitiveni Rabuka has become the country's prime minister after a coalition of parties voted to support him in a secret parliamentary vote, signalling an end to Frank Bainimarama's 16 years in power. Key points: The secret parliamentary vote was closer than expected, with 28 members of parliament voting for Mr Rabuka and 27 for Mr Bainimarama The secret parliamentary vote was closer than expected, with 28 members of parliament voting for Mr Rabuka and 27 for Mr Bainimarama The coalition holds 29 seats in parliament, indicating one member broke ranks to vote in favour of the former PM The...