PNG reacts to news of Sir Michael Somare's death - Pacific Beat
Download 10.13 MB Papua New Guinea's first prime minister, Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, has died at the age of 84. Key points: He was a teacher and radio journalist before entering politics in 1968 Knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1990, he is survived by his wife of 56 years Known as the father of the nation, Sir Michael led PNG into independence from Australia in 1975 and was one of the country's longest-serving politicians, with a career that spanned five decades. The news was confirmed by members of his family. He died early this morning after being diagnosed with a late-stage pancreatic ...
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