2016 in Nauru

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The politics of Nauru take place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Nauru is the head of government of the executive branch. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the parliament. The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">René Harris</span> Nauruan politician


René Reynaldo Harris was President of the Republic of Nauru four times between 1999 and 2004. He was a Member of Parliament from 1977 to 2008.

Kieren Aedogan Ankwong Keke is a Nauruan politician and medical doctor. He is a member of the Parliament of Nauru and former Minister of Finance and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Freddie Pitcher</span> President of Nauru

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">2008 Nauruan parliamentary election</span>

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Roland Tullen Kun is a Nauruan politician and Member of Parliament.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Baron Waqa</span> Nauruan politician

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">2016 Nauruan parliamentary election</span>

Parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on 9 July 2016. Parliament was dissolved by President Baron Waqa on 10 June after it completed its three-year term. Speaker Ludwig Scotty called the elections for 9 July, with nominations taking place between 19 and 25 June.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lionel Aingimea</span> President of Nauru from 2019 to 2022

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nauru–Taiwan relations</span> Bilateral relations

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Nauruan parliamentary election</span>

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Delvin Oneil Thoma is a Nauruan politician.

Asterio Appi is a Nauruan politician.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ludwig Keke</span> Nauruan politician

Ludwig Dowong Keke is a Nauruan politician, diplomat, and dentist. Keke was Nauru's first university graduate. He worked as a dentist in Australia before returning to Nauru to enter politics by 1967, first being elected to the Constitutional Convention, and then to the Legislative Assembly. He served in the parliament until 1972. After 1977, he served as a dental officer in Western Australia. He then served as a dental officer for the South Pacific Commission in 1981. He returned to Nauru and served three terms in the parliament between 1986 and 2000, serving as speaker of parliament in his final term. By 2004, he was a diplomat to Fiji, and in 2007 he became the first Nauruan ambassador to Taiwan. He served in that capacity until 2016.

References

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  2. "Amb Keke receives Taiwan medal for contributions to bilateral relations" (PDF). Nauru Bulletin (5): 6. 27 May 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 July 2022.
  3. "Nauru conducts first citizenship ceremony". Loop Nauru. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
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  5. "Nauru election: President Baron Waqa re-elected as voting in Aiwo constituency postponed". Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 10 July 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  6. "Roland Kun flees Nauru with NZ passport". Radio New Zealand . 12 July 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  7. 1 2 "Returning Nauru Govt promises more stability". Radio New Zealand . 13 July 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  8. "Nauru cabinet sworn in". Loop Nauru. 16 July 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
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