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New Caledonia pro-independence group vows more protests over election reforms

The pro-independence group behind protests against electoral reforms that escalated into riots in New Caledonia announced on Friday that they plan to continue their mobilisation until the changes are scrapped.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 3, 2024

Kaylee Mckeown Enjoys Tropical Paradise In Nouméa, New Caledonia

Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown shares stunning photos from her idyllic getaway to Nouméa, New Caledonia, highlighting the beauty of nature and the impor...

Emma Mckeon's Serene Escape: Palm Resort And Beach Delight

Explore Emma McKeon's serene escape at Palm Resort and Beach in Noumea, New Caledonia, through stunning images capturing the beauty of the South Pacific.

Much cagou about something: New Caledonia’s favourite bird thriving after conservation push

Efforts to protect the flamboyant flightless bird, including managing predators, have seen cagou numbers grow in the Pacific territory

The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2024

France’s ‘colonial strategy’ blamed for division in troubled New Caledonia

Three months after the French Pacific territory was rocked by a wave of unrest, an uneasy calm has returned.

Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2024

French state to bail out New Caledonia electricity provider

France has granted a "repayable advance" of €14.2 million to Enercal, the main provider of New Caledonia's electric grid, which is running a chronic budget deficit.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 30, 2024

Emma Mckeon's Relaxing Vacation In Noumea, South Pacific Paradise

Australian Olympic swimmer Emma McKeon shares her serene vacation in Noumea, New Caledonia, showcasing the beauty of the destination and the tranquility sh...

Embattled New Caledonia nickel mine to lay off 1,200 staff

The KNS nickel plant – one of three in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia – has announced it will make its 1,200 employees redundant by the end of August in the absence of a "finalised offer" from a buyer.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 26, 2024

France rebukes NZ deputy leader over New Caledonia

France is yet to greenlight an edict from Pacific leaders to visit its territory of New Caledonia after riots, saying it remained the president's prerogative.

AAP · Jul 24, 2024

Pacific Islands Forum 'troika' heads to New Caledonia

The prime ministers of three Pacific nations will lead a mediation effort in crisis-hit New Caledonia next month.

AAP · Jul 23, 2024

New Caledonia riots forefront as Pacific leaders meet

Pacific island leaders are discussing where to next in the wake of deadly riots in the French territory of New Caledonia and concerns from Indigenous peoples.

AAP · Jul 18, 2024

Alleged gunman killed by French police in New Caledonia, death toll reaches 10

French police shot and killed an alleged gunman in New Caledonia on Wednesday, local prosecutors said, bringing the toll of almost two months of unrest in the French Pacific territory to 10.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 10, 2024

Man Shot Dead By Police In France's New Caledonia

French police shot and killed an alleged gunman in New Caledonia on Wednesday, local prosecutors said, bringing the toll of almost two months of unrest in the French Pacific territory to 10.

International Business Times · Jul 10, 2024

‘Left by the wayside’: New Caledonia MP vows to take Indigenous frustrations to Paris

Pro-independence MP Emmanuel Tjibaou heads to France this weekend amid Kanak pride in election of ‘big brother’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2024

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Radio France Internationale · Jul 8, 2024

New Caledonia elects pro-independence candidate in French elections

The restive French Pacific territory of New Caledonia has elected a pro-independence indigenous Kanak candidate to France’s parliament – the first since 1986 – in a move that could change the dynamic of negotiations over independence after weeks of deadly unrest.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2024

New Caledonia: historic win for pro-independence candidate in French elections

Indigenous Kanak Emmanuel Tjibaou becomes first pro-independence candidate to win seat in nearly four decades

International Business Times · Jul 5, 2024

France Bans Rallies In New Caledonia During Sunday Polls

Gatherings have been banned this weekend in the restive French Pacific territory of New Caledonia during the second round of France's parliamentary polls.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 2, 2024

New Caledonian activist jailed in France claims to be a 'political prisoner'

An indigenous Kanak pro-independence activist from the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia said Monday that he considered himself a "political prisoner" as authorities held him in jail in mainland France pending charges over a wave of deadly rioting.

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International Business Times · Jul 1, 2024

New Caledonia Activist Says He Is 'Political Prisoner' In France

Radio France Internationale · Jun 29, 2024

France bans election weekend rallies, extends curfew in New Caledonia

French authorities said gatherings in the Pacific territory of New Caledonia would be banned this weekend and a curfew extended, weeks after deadly riots and as the country prepares for high-stakes snap polls starting Sunday.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2024

‘We need calm’: New Caledonia prepares for France elections as tensions simmer

Both pro-independence and pro-France voters are unhappy with the status quo after deadly riots

International Business Times · Jun 25, 2024

Fresh Unrest Erupts In French Territory Of New Caledonia

A fresh surge of unrest hit the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, with several buildings set on fire overnight, including a police station and a town hall, authorities said Monday.

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2024

New Caledonia independence group demands Indigenous leader's release from custody in mainland France

A pro-independence movement in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia is demanding the “release and immediate return” of the Indigenous Kanak leader who was flown more than 10,000 miles to mainland France for pretrial detention

Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2024

Violence returns to New Caledonia after activists sent to France

Police vehicles burned and roads blocked in Pacific territory after arrested pro-independence activists moved to France.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 24, 2024

More unrest in New Caledonia after protest leaders extradited

Pro-independence protesters in New Caledonia set fire to buildings, including a police station and a town hall, in a new wave of unrest in the French Pacific territory, after jailed protest leaders were extradited to France.

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