In a surprising turn of events, Tonga's Prime Minister resigned from his position in parliament on Monday, just before a scheduled no-confidence vote in his leadership. The departure of Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni, who assumed office in 2021, has left the nation of Tonga in a state of uncertainty as his successor is yet to be determined.
Sovaleni's resignation comes amidst a backdrop of strained relations between his government and Tonga's monarchy. The tensions between elected officials and the royal family have been evident in the lead-up to the national election in Tonga, which is set to take place in less than a year.
