Nauru Becomes Republic of Naoero

Exam-focused facts from the 3 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero.
The constitutional amendment to rename the country was passed by parliament in May 2026.
The proposal was tabled by President David Adeang in January 2026.
The government decided not to hold a referendum, stating that Naoero is already the identity of the people.
The new official code is NRO, and the people will be referred to as dei-Naoero.
Speaker Marcus Stephen certified the amendment on May 13, 2026.
The United Nations was formally notified of the name change on June 26, 2026.