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Nauru to hold referendum on changing its colonial name

Published Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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Nauru is moving to change its official name to "Naoero" as part of a decolonization effort. The Nauruan parliament has passed a constitutional amendment to facilitate this change.

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  • The Nauruan parliament passed a constitutional amendment to rename the country "Naoero".

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    The article highlights Nauru's efforts to decolonize its identity by changing its official name, reflecting a broader trend among nations to reclaim indigenous heritage.

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