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New Caledonia's 19th government formally took office after members agreed on portfolio allocations, with the immediate task of securing €109 million by the end of August to prevent a complete shutdown of local services.
Two years after the riots that shook New Caledonia in 2024, the French overseas territory is still grappling with the consequences of one of the darkest chapters in its recent history, remaining deeply divided.
A pro-French coalition emerged as the largest party in New Caledonia's election, which was held on Sunday after several delays, with opponents of independence gaining the most votes.
Residents of L'Île-des-Pins in New Caledonia, a stronghold affected by 2024 riots, largely voted for pro-independence lists in provincial elections, reflecting differing aspirations between younger and older generations.
An article from Le Figaro explains the upcoming provincial elections in New Caledonia, detailing the relaunch of dialogue and issues surrounding voter exclusions, as the territory seeks a new status.
In a legal development following the 2024 New Caledonia riots, independence leader Christian Tein and Kanak militants have been dismissed, but the prosecution has filed an appeal.
The French Prime Minister has proposed provincial elections for New Caledonia on June 28, with an expanded electorate, as political forces prepare for a crucial vote on organic law.
Marine Le Pen stated that New Caledonian nickel is a crucial asset in the global economic war, emphasizing the urgent need for the EU to secure a reliable supply from the region to ensure its sovereignty.
Following the rejection of a constitutional revision in the National Assembly, New Caledonia is now compelled to restart negotiations and schedule provincial elections by June 28.
Incumbent mayor Sonia Lagarde has been re-elected as the mayor of Nouméa, New Caledonia, securing 61.99% of the votes in the municipal elections.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu presented a constitutional reform text for New Caledonia to senators, emphasizing that the 'status quo is not viable' and that rejecting the agreement would be an unprecedented refusal by Parliament.
The lifeless body of a 55-year-old man, who was windsurfing and attacked by a shark, was found on a beach in Nouméa, New Caledonia. The discovery was made by a pleasure boat crew who alerted authorities.
Milakulo Tukumuli, the newly elected president of New Caledonia, announced his cabinet lineup and portfolio assignments on Wednesday, less than a week after his election by the French Pacific territory's Congress.
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has called for the independence of New Caledonia and other overseas territories, describing them as 'colonies.' This follows earlier French accusations of Azerbaijan attempting to destabilize France's national policy in New Caledonia.
Non-independence parties in New Caledonia made gains in Sunday's provincial elections, according to provisional results, which are expected to influence future talks with France regarding the Pacific territory's status.
Provisional results from a key poll in New Caledonia indicate that anti-independence parties are leading. This vote marks the first major electoral event on the French Pacific islands since the 2024 riots.
French hard-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon officially launched his campaign for the 2027 presidential election at a rally in Saint-Denis. He outlined his vision, including promises of independence for New Caledonia and extended autonomy for Corsica, while positioning himself against the National Rally.
The French National Assembly and Senate are reportedly close to quickly adopting a text aimed at partially unfreezing New Caledonia's electoral roll. This follows the failure of a previous constitutional bill in April and is intended for provincial elections on June 28.
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has called on France to ensure effective and transparent consultations with Indigenous Kanaks regarding any reforms to New Caledonia's self-determination process.
The French National Assembly has rejected a government-proposed constitutional revision for New Caledonia, casting doubt on the plan's future and prompting Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to call fresh talks with local political leaders.
Twenty-four years after her death, the investigation into the murder of Mika Kusama, a 29-year-old Japanese tourist who disappeared in New Caledonia in May 2002 and whose body was found hastily concealed, has been relaunched.
Authorities say capture of bull and tiger sharks necessary to protect lives as environmentalists launch urgent legal challenge Some beaches in areas of New Caledonia are closed to swimming and the authorities have begun shark culling off the capital, Nouméa, after a fatal attack in the popular tourist spot – prompting a legal challenge to stop the operation and reigniting debate over public safety and marine conservation. The culling operation began on 23 February, after a man from New Caledo...
Nouméa, New Caledonia, is initiating a targeted shark culling operation against tiger and bull sharks following the death of a 55-year-old doctor in a shark attack.
The body of a 55-year-old emergency doctor was found in New Caledonia after he was fatally bitten by a shark.
A candidate from a kingmaker party has been elected as the new president of New Caledonia's 'collegial' government.
A surprise alliance with a small party has allowed the non-independence bloc to secure control of New Caledonia's deliberative assembly, despite differing views on the French Pacific territory's future.
New Caledonia held its first provincial elections since 2019, with high stakes for the French Pacific territory's political future and its relationship with France. The vote, which tests the central issue of independence, followed a period of unrest and political deadlock.
Two years after riots, provincial elections in New Caledonia have reshaped the political landscape, with loyalist parties gaining ground in Congress ahead of renewed negotiations with the French government.
Carnival Splendor passengers reportedly received a notice to avoid bikinis, G-strings, thongs, and monokinis during a stop in Lifou, New Caledonia, to respect local customs.
Two years after the insurrectional crisis, an exodus of residents continues in New Caledonia, with some claiming they were driven out because they are white, amidst ongoing political instability.
Provincial elections have been announced in New Caledonia, but without a consensus on the electoral body, a highly contentious issue in the archipelago.
MEP Rima Hassan has been detained in Paris and is under investigation for a social media post about a member of the Japanese Red Army, as well as for the possession of synthetic drugs found in her luggage. French media also reported on her legal troubles and drug discovery.
A summit meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening between French President Macron and other key officials to discuss the New Caledonia reform bill, which aims to organize a local referendum by July 26 on the "Bougival agreement."
France's Senate has approved a controversial constitutional reform aimed at reshaping the institutional future of New Caledonia, setting the stage for a political battle as the bill heads to the National Assembly.
A 55-year-old windsurfer was found dead on a beach in Nouméa, New Caledonia, after being attacked by a shark. The discovery was made by a recreational boat crew who alerted authorities.