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1. Ishmael Kalsakau is elected unopposed by secret ballot as the new Prime Minister of Vanuatu, succeeding Bob Loughman.
   2022-11-04 10:22:28 (First version)
2. Ishmael Kalsakau is elected unopposed by secret ballot as the new prime minister, succeeding Bob Loughman.
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