Parliamentary elections were held in
Nauru.[5] President
Baron Waqa lost his seat in
Boe Constituency, making him ineligible for a third term.[6] Following the elections,
Lionel Aingimea was elected president, winning a parliamentary vote 12–6 against
David Adeang.[7]
September
September 9
General elections were held in
Tuvalu.[8]Enele Sopoaga, the caretaker prime minister was re-elected to parliament. However, the members of parliament elected
Kausea Natano as prime minister.[9][10][11]
The deadly measles epidemic in Samoa has led to the United Nations'
World Health Organization to deploy 128 medical teams to assist in vaccination efforts. The UN's
Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) allocated $2.7 million to support the response.[12]