Waqa was appointed to lead the Pacific Islands Forum starting in 2024
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Baron Waqa
Baron Divavesi Waqa is a Nauruan politician who currently serves as the secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum. He was the President of Nauru from 11 June 2013 until 27 August 2019. He previously served as Minister of Education from 2004 to 2007.
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politics · President of Nauru from 2013 to 2019 · politician · composer · also Baron Waqa, Baron Divavesi Waqa, Waqa
Born 31 December 1959 · Q563297
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Baron Waqa speaks at the Connect Asia-Pacific 2013 Summit
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2019· 2 entries
Taiwan News: Taiwan ally Baron Waqa loses bid for re-election as president of Nauru
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Awarded Order of Brilliant Jade (2019).
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2016· 1 entry
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Observers commend Nauru election, as President Baron Waqa is re-elected
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2013· 1 entry
Career landmark: President of Nauru (2013–2019).
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1959· 1 entry
Born 1959-12-31.
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