Samoa

Country Samoa
Capital Apia
Continent Australia-Oceania
Currency Tala(WST)
Languages Samoan & English

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New Zealand occupied the German protectorate of Western Samoa at the outbreak of World War I in 1914. It continued to administer the islands as a mandate and then as a trust territory until 1962, when the islands became the first Polynesian nation to reestablish independence in the 20th century. The country dropped the "Western" from its name in 1997.

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Samoa - CIA World Fact Book
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South Africa Under-19 - ICC CricketSouth Africa Under-19  ICC Cricket

Samoa Joe & HOOK need their own show - Cageside SeatsSamoa Joe & HOOK need their own show  Cageside Seats

Government of Samoa Hosts National Workshop on the Ratification and Implementation of the BBNJ Agreement - IUCNGovernment of Samoa Hosts National Workshop on the Ratification and Implementation of the BBNJ Agreement  IUCN

Meet the Samoan history makers at their first cricket World Cup - OlympicsMeet the Samoan history makers at their first cricket World Cup  Olympics

Tsunami threat passes after powerful earthquake in Pacific - Fox WeatherTsunami threat passes after powerful earthquake in Pacific  Fox Weather

Power crisis forces Samoa into state of emergency - ABC Pacific - ABC NewsPower crisis forces Samoa into state of emergency - ABC Pacific  ABC News

Community Leadership Driving a Healthy Samoa - World Bank GroupCommunity Leadership Driving a Healthy Samoa  World Bank Group

Chinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing Attends the Sports Event in Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of China-Samoa Diplomatic Relations_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - MFA ChinaChinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing Attends the Sports Event in Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of China-Samoa Diplomatic Relations_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  MFA China

Samoa's PM declares state of emergency over power blackouts - RNZSamoa's PM declares state of emergency over power blackouts  RNZ

Samoa receives its first ever vaccine delivery vehicle to transport lifesaving vaccines - UNICEFSamoa receives its first ever vaccine delivery vehicle to transport lifesaving vaccines  UNICEF

Greening Samoa's transport sector with a future-proof electric fleet - UNDPGreening Samoa's transport sector with a future-proof electric fleet  UNDP

Tracking a Disappearing Mantle Plume in Ancient Samoa - EosTracking a Disappearing Mantle Plume in Ancient Samoa  Eos

Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Samoa Fiame Naomi Mata'afa - ?????Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Samoa Fiame Naomi Mata'afa  ?????

Samoa's Darius Visser breaks men's T20I records with 39 runs in an over - ESPNcricinfoSamoa's Darius Visser breaks men's T20I records with 39 runs in an over  ESPNcricinfo

Bryan Keith Names Samoa Joe As His Most-Desired Singles Match In AEW - 411mania.comBryan Keith Names Samoa Joe As His Most-Desired Singles Match In AEW  411mania.com

Swagger of the 685: Samoa’s message to the world at U19WC 2025 - ICC CricketSwagger of the 685: Samoa’s message to the world at U19WC 2025  ICC Cricket

Samoa's PM promises to end rolling blackouts as frustration boils over for Upolu - ABC NewsSamoa's PM promises to end rolling blackouts as frustration boils over for Upolu  ABC News

Electric vehicles spotlight sustainability on an international stage at Samoa’s CHOGM 2024 - UNDPElectric vehicles spotlight sustainability on an international stage at Samoa’s CHOGM 2024  UNDP

39 runs scored from one over as Samoa batter breaks international record - ICC Cricket39 runs scored from one over as Samoa batter breaks international record  ICC Cricket

Dramatic final day sees Samoa win East Asia-Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A - ICC CricketDramatic final day sees Samoa win East Asia-Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A  ICC Cricket

Chinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing Attends the Agricultural Equipment and Materials Handover Ceremony - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing Attends the Agricultural Equipment and Materials Handover Ceremony  mfa.gov.cn

Samoa qualify for Women's U19 T20 World Cup after stunning East Asia-Pacific run - ICC CricketSamoa qualify for Women's U19 T20 World Cup after stunning East Asia-Pacific run  ICC Cricket

Prime Minister of Samoa's Opening Speech for CHOGM 2024 - CommonwealthPrime Minister of Samoa's Opening Speech for CHOGM 2024  Commonwealth

Changing the world through dance - Samoa ObserverChanging the world through dance  Samoa Observer

Samoa adopts first science, technology and innovation policy with UNESCO support - UNESCOSamoa adopts first science, technology and innovation policy with UNESCO support  UNESCO

Launch of IOE SAMOA to empower civil society - International IDEALaunch of IOE SAMOA to empower civil society  International IDEA

Samoa strengthens its vaccination programme - World Health OrganizationSamoa strengthens its vaccination programme  World Health Organization

Beautiful Samoa gets ready for CHOGM 2024 - CommonwealthBeautiful Samoa gets ready for CHOGM 2024  Commonwealth

Samoa v New Zealand | Group B | Second Round | OFC Qualifiers | FIFA World Cup 26™ | Full Match Replay - FIFASamoa v New Zealand | Group B | Second Round | OFC Qualifiers | FIFA World Cup 26™ | Full Match Replay  FIFA

Samoa political update: Fiame prevails - devpolicy.orgSamoa political update: Fiame prevails  devpolicy.org

Country case studies on primary health care: Samoa: engaging people for health promotion - World Health OrganizationCountry case studies on primary health care: Samoa: engaging people for health promotion  World Health Organization

Samoa v Tahiti | Group B | Second Round | OFC Qualifiers | FIFA World Cup 26™ | Full Match Replay - FIFASamoa v Tahiti | Group B | Second Round | OFC Qualifiers | FIFA World Cup 26™ | Full Match Replay  FIFA

CHOGM Samoa 2024 formally opens with calls for solidarity and collective solutions - CommonwealthCHOGM Samoa 2024 formally opens with calls for solidarity and collective solutions  Commonwealth

CJ removal: Lack of clear rules makes prima facie process inconsistent, says Samoa Addo - Asaase RadioCJ removal: Lack of clear rules makes prima facie process inconsistent, says Samoa Addo  Asaase Radio

American Samoa v Samoa | Semi-finals | First Round | OFC Qualifiers | FIFA World Cup 26™ | Full Match Replay - FIFAAmerican Samoa v Samoa | Semi-finals | First Round | OFC Qualifiers | FIFA World Cup 26™ | Full Match Replay  FIFA

Samoa - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateSamoa  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

The Samoa Agreement: Focus on the Caribbean Economic Development and EU Partnership - American UniversityThe Samoa Agreement: Focus on the Caribbean Economic Development and EU Partnership  American University

Miss Samoa as activism? Using unusual platforms to break cultural silences - devpolicy.orgMiss Samoa as activism? Using unusual platforms to break cultural silences  devpolicy.org

Coast Guard teams deploy to American Samoa to patrol border, conduct boardings - U.S. Coast GuardCoast Guard teams deploy to American Samoa to patrol border, conduct boardings  U.S. Coast Guard

Samoa power crisis 'killing businesses', Airbnb operators say - RNZSamoa power crisis 'killing businesses', Airbnb operators say  RNZ

King Charles III to visit Australia, Samoa as he recovers from cancer - Business StandardKing Charles III to visit Australia, Samoa as he recovers from cancer  Business Standard

Commonwealth nations adopt pivotal ocean declaration in Samoa - CommonwealthCommonwealth nations adopt pivotal ocean declaration in Samoa  Commonwealth

A Samoan’s mission to bring the ancient fire knife dance to Hong Kong - South China Morning PostA Samoan’s mission to bring the ancient fire knife dance to Hong Kong  South China Morning Post

Seafood and snorkelling over several days in Samoa - The SpinoffSeafood and snorkelling over several days in Samoa  The Spinoff

Auckland Cricket assist Samoa U19’s World Cup preparation - NZCAuckland Cricket assist Samoa U19’s World Cup preparation  NZC

Samoa: The Switzerland of the Pacific - The InterpreterSamoa: The Switzerland of the Pacific  The Interpreter

U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 qualification continues as Samoa host East Asia-Pacific hopefuls - ICC CricketU19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 qualification continues as Samoa host East Asia-Pacific hopefuls  ICC Cricket

Samoa’s prime minister criticises RFK Jr’s vaccine views after deadly measles outbreak - The GuardianSamoa’s prime minister criticises RFK Jr’s vaccine views after deadly measles outbreak  The Guardian

Samoa determined not to make up numbers at FIFA World Cup 2026™ Oceania Qualifiers - Oceania Football ConfederationSamoa determined not to make up numbers at FIFA World Cup 2026™ Oceania Qualifiers  Oceania Football Confederation

Commonwealth summit in Samoa: Why won’t the UK discuss slavery? - Al Jazeera EnglishCommonwealth summit in Samoa: Why won’t the UK discuss slavery?  Al Jazeera English

Samoa 10 years since graduation: stronger institutions and partnerships - WTO Latest NewsSamoa 10 years since graduation: stronger institutions and partnerships  WTO Latest News

Samoa Releases Plan to Fully Protect 30% and Sustainably Manage 100% of Ocean by 2030 - Conservation InternationalSamoa Releases Plan to Fully Protect 30% and Sustainably Manage 100% of Ocean by 2030  Conservation International

Commonwealth Women’s Forum opens in Samoa with calls for stronger action on gender equality - CommonwealthCommonwealth Women’s Forum opens in Samoa with calls for stronger action on gender equality  Commonwealth

New Zealand defeat Samoa to complete clean sweep of group matches - Oceania Football ConfederationNew Zealand defeat Samoa to complete clean sweep of group matches  Oceania Football Confederation

Vanuatu v Samoa | Group B | Second Round | OFC Qualifiers | FIFA World Cup 26™ | Full Match Replay - FIFAVanuatu v Samoa | Group B | Second Round | OFC Qualifiers | FIFA World Cup 26™ | Full Match Replay  FIFA

Samoa edge out American Samoa to advance to final of Round One - Oceania Football ConfederationSamoa edge out American Samoa to advance to final of Round One  Oceania Football Confederation

CHOGM 2024 Samoa to accelerate progress across the Commonwealth - CommonwealthCHOGM 2024 Samoa to accelerate progress across the Commonwealth  Commonwealth

Samoan PM defeats second no-confidence vote in two weeks - RNZSamoan PM defeats second no-confidence vote in two weeks  RNZ

Chinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing attends the medical and agricultural activities on Savaii island - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing attends the medical and agricultural activities on Savaii island  mfa.gov.cn

PREVIEW | Road to 2026 kicks off for four nations in Samoa - Oceania Football ConfederationPREVIEW | Road to 2026 kicks off for four nations in Samoa  Oceania Football Confederation

Samoa overcome Tonga in dramatic extra-time thriller - Oceania Football ConfederationSamoa overcome Tonga in dramatic extra-time thriller  Oceania Football Confederation

CHOGM 2024: Samoa Communiqué, Leaders' Statement and Declarations on 'One Resilient Common Future' - CommonwealthCHOGM 2024: Samoa Communiqué, Leaders' Statement and Declarations on 'One Resilient Common Future'  Commonwealth

Youth and leaders discuss future - Samoa ObserverYouth and leaders discuss future  Samoa Observer

Chinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing Visits Agricultural Experts - MFA ChinaChinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing Visits Agricultural Experts  MFA China

Bilateral meeting with The Honourable Fiame Naomi Mataafa, Prime Minister of Samoa - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsBilateral meeting with The Honourable Fiame Naomi Mataafa, Prime Minister of Samoa  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

CHOGM Samoa 2024 prioritised inclusion - CommonwealthCHOGM Samoa 2024 prioritised inclusion  Commonwealth

Samoa marks anti-corruption milestone with launch of first Policy - UNDPSamoa marks anti-corruption milestone with launch of first Policy  UNDP

27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting takes place in Samoa - Prime Minister and Cabinet27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting takes place in Samoa  Prime Minister and Cabinet

Samoa Diary – Day Two: The Commonwealth People’s Forum - The Round TableSamoa Diary – Day Two: The Commonwealth People’s Forum  The Round Table

Samoa in crisis as power outages get worse - ABC Pacific - ABC NewsSamoa in crisis as power outages get worse - ABC Pacific  ABC News

Samoa's Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa shrugs off gendered attack, defeating second no-confidence vote - ABC NewsSamoa's Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa shrugs off gendered attack, defeating second no-confidence vote  ABC News

‘This means a lot to us’: Samoa prepares to welcome Charles to the ‘land of kings’ - The Guardian‘This means a lot to us’: Samoa prepares to welcome Charles to the ‘land of kings’  The Guardian

American Samoa look to build on first men’s OFC appearance in nine years - Oceania Football ConfederationAmerican Samoa look to build on first men’s OFC appearance in nine years  Oceania Football Confederation

Yale Institute for Global Health Hecht Award Sparks Collaboration in American Samoa - Yale School of MedicineYale Institute for Global Health Hecht Award Sparks Collaboration in American Samoa  Yale School of Medicine

International Women’s Day Celebrated at Fugalei Market, Honoring Women Market Vendors - UNDPInternational Women’s Day Celebrated at Fugalei Market, Honoring Women Market Vendors  UNDP

Samoa Diary – The Samoa CHOGM in Prospect - The Round TableSamoa Diary – The Samoa CHOGM in Prospect  The Round Table

PIRAS Country Update: Samoa - IFADPIRAS Country Update: Samoa  IFAD

Life-saving packages for babies in Samoa - The Salvation Army InternationalLife-saving packages for babies in Samoa  The Salvation Army International

With great power comes great responsibility! - Samoa ObserverWith great power comes great responsibility!  Samoa Observer

Samoa: Stringent media rules imposed ahead of Commonwealth meeting raises press freedom concerns - CivicusSamoa: Stringent media rules imposed ahead of Commonwealth meeting raises press freedom concerns  Civicus

King Charles drinks kava during ritual in Samoa - BBC.comKing Charles drinks kava during ritual in Samoa  BBC.com

Samoa's PM responds to country's power crisis - RNZSamoa's PM responds to country's power crisis  RNZ

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Samoa for Commonwealth summit - ReutersKing Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Samoa for Commonwealth summit  Reuters

Samoa parliament debates no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Fiame - RNZSamoa parliament debates no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Fiame  RNZ

RNZAF flight delivers much-needed medical chairs to Samoa - New Zealand Defence ForceRNZAF flight delivers much-needed medical chairs to Samoa  New Zealand Defence Force

Samoa is about to host CHOGM 2024 — but what is it actually about? - ABC Pacific - ABC NewsSamoa is about to host CHOGM 2024 — but what is it actually about? - ABC Pacific  ABC News

Collaborative efforts strengthen anti-corruption capabilities in Samoa - UNDPCollaborative efforts strengthen anti-corruption capabilities in Samoa  UNDP

Samoa's PM survives second no-confidence motion in less than a week - ABC Pacific - ABC NewsSamoa's PM survives second no-confidence motion in less than a week - ABC Pacific  ABC News

New OEC office brings relief to Savaii voters - Samoa ObserverNew OEC office brings relief to Savaii voters  Samoa Observer

Life in Samoa - ANZLife in Samoa  ANZ

King Charles III’s Commonwealth visit to Samoa will highlight climate change ... and dance - The Associated PressKing Charles III’s Commonwealth visit to Samoa will highlight climate change ... and dance  The Associated Press

Vehicle checks to start at airport - Samoa ObserverVehicle checks to start at airport  Samoa Observer

Samoa political crisis: Parliament to vote on no-confidence motion against PM Fiame - RNZSamoa political crisis: Parliament to vote on no-confidence motion against PM Fiame  RNZ

What Did RFK Jr. Do in Samoa? - The Wall Street JournalWhat Did RFK Jr. Do in Samoa?  The Wall Street Journal

RFK Jr. misled the US Senate on measles deaths, Samoa’s health chief says - The Associated PressRFK Jr. misled the US Senate on measles deaths, Samoa’s health chief says  The Associated Press

Youthful resilience will be Commonwealth core strength in coming years, Samoa summit declares - CommonwealthYouthful resilience will be Commonwealth core strength in coming years, Samoa summit declares  Commonwealth

Three second-half goals see Tahiti clinch important victory over Samoa - Oceania Football ConfederationThree second-half goals see Tahiti clinch important victory over Samoa  Oceania Football Confederation

No-confidence motion against Samoan PM delayed as opposition clashes - RNZNo-confidence motion against Samoan PM delayed as opposition clashes  RNZ

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Samoa to red carpet welcome - BBC.comKing Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Samoa to red carpet welcome  BBC.com

Charles gets a warm welcome on his first visit as king to Samoa. But uneasy questions await - The Associated PressCharles gets a warm welcome on his first visit as king to Samoa. But uneasy questions await  The Associated Press