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Charlot Salwai is elected as Prime Minister of Vanuatu following a no-confidence vote against Sato Kilman.
2023-10-6

The parliament of Vanuatu elects Sato Kilman as the new prime minister, replacing Ishmael Kalsakau. Vanuatu entered a political crisis after opposition parties lodged a no-confidence petition criticizing then Kalsakau for signing a security pact with Australia.
2023-09-4

Prime Minister of Vanuatu Ishmael Kalsakau reshuffles the cabinet and appoints two new ministers ahead of a no-confidence vote.
2023-08-8

Ishmael Kalsakau is elected unopposed by secret ballot as the new prime minister, succeeding Bob Loughman.
2022-11-4

The Vanuatuan opposition files a no-confidence motion against the government of Prime Minister Bob Loughman over allegations of excessive spending for self-interest in times of national crisis. The country's economy has been severely impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of Cyclone Harold last year. This motion is the first attempt to oust Loughman since he formed a government last year.
2021-06-1

Indonesia accuses Vanuatu of having an "excessive and unhealthy obsession" about West Papua. The remark comes after Vanuatuan Prime Minister Bob Loughman warned the international community about "human rights violations and abuses" in the region.
2020-09-28

Former Prime Minister of Vanuatu Charlot Salwai is set to stand trial from November 23, charged with ten counts of bribery and corruption.
2020-09-10

At the United Nations, the Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Charlot Salwai, calls for "action on West Papua". He was rebuffed by Indonesian diplomats.
2019-09-30

A dozen members of the Australian Federal Police are expelled from Vanuatu, following a diplomatic row over the arrest of the Prime Minister of Vanuatu's private secretary in Australia last month. [http:--au.news.yahoo.com-thewest-a---world-13653101-australian-police-thrown-out-of-vanuatu- (AFP via Yahoo News Australia)]date=July 2019
2012-05-10

Vanuatu Prime Minister Sato Kilman is ousted in a vote of no confidence. Serge Vohor becomes the new Prime Minister of Vanuatu.
2011-04-24