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Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV was King of Tonga from 1965 until his death in 2006. He was the tallest and heaviest Tongan monarch, weighing 209.5 kg (462 lb) and measuring 196 cm.
Tupou VI is King of Tonga.
George Tupou V was King of Tonga from 2006 to his death in 2012. He was the eldest son of King Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV.
The prime minister of Tonga is the head of government of Tonga. Tonga is a monarchy with the king, currently Tupou VI, former prime minister, as head of state. The most recent prime minister was Siaosi Sovaleni, who was elected on 15 December 2021 and appointed on 27 December 2021. Sovaleni was elected with 16 votes. Siaosi Sovaleni resigned as prime minister on Monday 9 December 2024 ahead of a No confidence vote the same day. Aisake Eke was elected as prime minister on 24 December 2024, and is expected to assume office in February 2025.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Tonga:
Fekitamoeloa Katoa ‘Utoikamanu is a Tongan civil servant, diplomat and former Cabinet Minister. From 2005 to 2009 she was Tonga's permanent ambassador to the United Nations, and from 2017 to 2021 she was United Nations High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States. From 2021 to 2024 she was minister of foreign affairs.
Samiuela ʻAkilisi Pōhiva was a Tongan pro-democracy activist and politician. A key leader of the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands (DPFI), he served as the Prime Minister of Tonga from 2014 to his death in 2019. He was only the fourth commoner to serve as Prime Minister, and the first commoner to be elected to that position by Parliament rather than appointed by the King.
Early general elections under a new electoral law were held in Tonga on 25 November 2010. They determined the composition of the 2010 Tongan Legislative Assembly.
The Cabinet of Tonga is the cabinet of the government of the Kingdom of Tonga. It is composed primarily of the ministers of government. The latter, including the Prime Minister, are appointed by the monarch. The Governor of Ha'apai and the Governor of Vava'u also serve on the Cabinet ex officio. When in session and presided over by the monarch, the Cabinet is known as the Privy Council.
Samiu Kuita Vaipulu is a Tongan politician and Cabinet Minister. He was the Deputy Prime Minister from 2010 to 2014 and is currently Minister for Trade and Economic Development. He served as Acting Prime Minister since December 2024.
Dr. Viliami Uasike Latu is a Tongan politician and Cabinet Minister.
Tonga Tuʻiʻafitu, styled Lord Tuʻiʻafitu is a Tongan noble, clergyman, politician and Cabinet Minister.
ʻAisake Valu Eke is a Tongan politician who is the prime minister-designate of Tonga. He also served in the Cabinet as Minister for Finance and National Planning from 2014 to 2017.
Pōhiva Tu’i’onetoa was a Tongan accountant and politician who served as the 17th prime minister of Tonga from 2019 to 2021. Tu'i'onetoa succeeded Semisi Sika, who had served as acting prime minister, since the death of ʻAkilisi Pōhiva.
Siaosi ‘Ofakivahafolau Sovaleni, styled Hon. Hu‘akavameiliku, is a Tongan politician who served as the Prime Minister of Tonga from 2021 until his resignation in 2024. He had previously served as a Cabinet Minister, and from 2014 to 2017, he was Deputy Prime Minister of Tonga. He is the current estate holder of the village of Ha'asini.
Tevita Lavemaau is a Tongan politician and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga.
Viliami Manuopangai Faka’osiula Hingano was a Tongan politician and Cabinet Minister.
General elections were held in Tonga on 18 November 2021 to elect 17 of the 26 seats in the Legislative Assembly.
Tēvita Fatafehi Puloka is a Tongan politician.
Sione Siale Fohe, styled Lord Fohe, is a Tongan noble, politician, and Cabinet minister.
