Manasseh Sogavare

politician in the Solomon Islands

Manasseh Damukana Sogavare (born 17 January 1955) was the sixth Prime Minister of Solomon Islands from 24 April 2019 until 2 May 2024. He was the prime minister between 2000–2001, 2006—2007 and 2014–2017. Sogavare has been in the National Parliament since 1997.[1]


Manasseh Sogavare
Manasseh Sogavare in 2016
Prime Minister of Solomon Islands
In office
24 April 2019 – 2 May 2024
MonarchElizabeth II
Charles III
Governor-GeneralFrank Kabui
David Vunagi
DeputyManasseh Maelanga
Preceded byRick Houenipwela
Succeeded byJeremiah Manele
In office
9 December 2014 – 15 November 2017
MonarchElizabeth II
Governor-GeneralFrank Kabui
Preceded byGordon Darcy Lilo
Succeeded byRick Houenipwela
In office
4 May 2006 – 20 December 2007
MonarchElizabeth II
Governor-GeneralNathaniel Waena
Preceded bySnyder Rini
Succeeded byDerek Sikua
In office
30 June 2000 – 17 December 2001
MonarchElizabeth II
Governor-GeneralJohn Lapli
Preceded byBartholomew Ulufa'alu
Succeeded byAllan Kemakeza
Member of Parliament
for East Choiseul
Assumed office
1997
Preceded byAllan Qurusu
Personal details
Born (1955-01-17) 17 January 1955 (age 69)
Popondetta, Northern Province, Papua New Guinea
Political partyIndependent
Spouse(s)Emmy Sogavare

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