President of Naoero and long-time finance/justice minister stepping into the ongoing name-change era for Naoero. Adeang has led the nation’s government while facing fiscal and governance questions.
Nauru has changed its international code to NRO and will call its people dei-Naoero, returning to its traditional name. The government says the shift honors heritage, language and identity, with a public vote deemed unnecessary after extensive discussions. The UN and several regional actors now refer to the country as Naoero.