Tense Fiji election tied, opposition eyes deal for power

Suva, Fiji (AFP) Dec 18, 2022

Fiji's tumultuous general election ended in a cliffhanger Sunday, with two rival ex-coup leaders failing to win a clear majority and needing to woo a kingmaking minor party to secure power. Incumbent Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama's Fiji First party and an opposition coalition led by Sitiveni Rabuka were both projected to secure 26 seats in the 55-seat legislature, according to a Fijian E