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Commonwealth: Samoa has handed the Commonwealth chairmanship to Antigua and Barbuda after King Charles praised its term. Leaders agreed to structured UK dialogue on reparatory justice, building on commitments made at the 2024 Samoa summit. Media Freedom: Samoa faced renewed scrutiny at a UN review, where 10 countries urged stronger protections for journalists and fair access to government information. The government said it remains committed to press freedom. Education: Tertiary students are facing exam and results restrictions as promised government tuition payments remain unpaid, testing Samoa’s education commitments. Rugby League: Samoa’s men face Australia in a World Cup semi-final, while Tonga meet New Zealand; Pacific teams have reached all four men’s and women’s semi-finals. Local Innovation: Samoa’s first reported eco-brick house, built in Leauva‘a in seven weeks using locally made soil-and-sand bricks, offers a new approach to homebuilding.

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Oct. 12, 2026

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King Charles praises Samoa’s term as CHOGM’s Chair-in-Office

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Samoa's first eco brick house built in seven weeks

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Samoa Airways surveys diaspora on jet funding

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Students face unpaid fees despite Samoa's education pledges at UN

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Sāmoa's govt faces international pressure over media restrictions

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How to watch Rugby League World Cup semi-finals as Kangaroos and Jillaroos battle Pacific rivals live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport

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