Manasseh Sogavare | |
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.jpg) Sogavare in 2016 | |
| Minister of Finance | |
| Assumed office 6 May 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Jeremiah Manele |
| Preceded by | Harry Kuma |
| In office 16 November 2017 – 15 November 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Rick Houenipwela |
| Preceded by | John Maneniaru |
| Succeeded by | Harry Kuma |
| In office 24 August 1997 – July 1998 | |
| Prime Minister | Bartholomew Ulufa'alu |
| Preceded by | Michael Maina |
| Succeeded by | Bartholomew Ulufa'alu |
| Prime Minister of Solomon Islands | |
| In office 24 April 2019 – 2 May 2024 | |
| Monarchs | |
| Governors‑General | |
| Deputy | Manasseh Maelanga |
| Preceded by | Rick Houenipwela |
| Succeeded by | Jeremiah Manele |
| In office 9 December 2014 – 15 November 2017 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor‑General | Frank Kabui |
| Preceded by | Gordon Darcy Lilo |
| Succeeded by | Rick Houenipwela |
| In office 4 May 2006 – 20 December 2007 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor‑General | Nathaniel Waena |
| Preceded by | Snyder Rini |
| Succeeded by | Derek Sikua |
| In office 30 June 2000 – 17 December 2001 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor‑General | John Lapli |
| Preceded by | Bartholomew Ulufa'alu |
| Succeeded by | Allan Kemakeza |
| Assumed office 6 August 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Allan Qurusu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Manasseh Damukana Sogavare 17 January 1955 Popondetta, Northern Province, Territory of Papua and New Guinea |
| Political party | OUR Party (2010; since 2019) |
| Other political affiliations |
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| Spouse | Emmy Sogavare |
Manasseh Damukana Sogavare (born 17 January 1955) is a Solomon Islander politician serving as Minister of Finance since 2024. He served as the prime minister of Solomon Islands for a total of nine years from 2000–2001, 2006–2007, 2014–2017, and 2019–2024.[1] Sogavare has served in the National Parliament representing East Choiseul since 1997.[2]
Sogavare has been widely accused of promoting democratic backsliding in Solomon Islands.[3][4] The Solomon Islands under Sogavare has been criticised by many as being increasingly autocratic[5] or even authoritarian.[6][7] Despite earning a modest formal salary, he has accrued a vast[clarification needed] real estate portfolio, raising questions about his sources of income.[8]
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- ^ "Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is coming to Australia. What should we expect from his visit? | Lowy Institute". www.lowyinstitute.org. Archived from the original on 24 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "Solomon Islands: Election Delay Would Threaten Peace and Democracy". United States Institute of Peace. Archived from the original on 24 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "Solomon Islands PM Has Millions in Property, Raising Questions Around Wealth". OCCRP. 2024. Archived from the original on 8 April 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2024.