PNG: Alliance to challenge Somare for leadership

Updated July 25, 2007 20:09:19

In Papua New Guinea, the political scene is hotting up in the wake of the general election. The current prime minister, Sir Michael Somare, the leader of the National Alliance, says he's confident of forming a coalition government with smaller parties, once full elections results are announced on Monday. But he'll face stiff competition, now it's been confirmed that an alliance has been formed by PNG Party leader and former prime minister Sir Mekere Morauta, and New Generation Party leader Bart Philemon.

Presenter: Firmin Nanol

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