New Caledonia
New Caledonia's economic, political, social tensions take their toll
Analysis - A combination of inter-twined economic, political and socially pressing issues are taking their toll in New Caledonia.
New Caledonia's provincial elections delay passes final hurdle
Analysis - An "organic law" to postpone New Caledonia's provincial elections has on Monday passed the final hurdle and was endorsed by the French National Assembly.
New Caledonia's pro-independence group suggests creation of nickel producers organisation
The concept of a nickel-exporting-countries organisation, which they call "OPEN" (Organisation des Pays Exportateurs de Nickel) comes from the FLNKS-Union Calédonienne Congress caucus.
Military exercises for New Caledonia-based French forces
New Caledonia-based French armed forces have been recently engaging on several Pacific operational theatres.
France promises more help to New Caledonia's beleaguered nickel industry
The French government has agreed to dig into its coffers and help rescue New Caledonia's beleaguered nickel industry. But the aid is tied to a stringent reform "pact".
Rift widens between New Caledonia's pro-French and pro-independence parties
One of the main components of New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS umbrella, the Union Calédonienne (UC), says it now has suspended all discussions with two pro-French parties.
New Caledonia's nickel crisis prompts call for state of emergency
Analysis - New Caledonia's current nickel industry crisis has prompted several pro-French parties to call for a "state of economic urgency".
French Senate endorses delay for New Caledonia's provincial elections
The French Senate on Tuesday voted by a large majority (307 in favour and 34 against) the postponement of New Caledonia's crucial provincial elections later this year.
Political matters dominate French ministers' visit in New Caledonia
Gérald Darmanin has ended his two-day visit to New Caledonia saying his door remained open, but that a controversial Constitutional review scheduled in the next few months was still on track.
Hundreds of pro-independence protesters clash with police as French ministers visit Nouméa
The crowd - an estimated 2000 according to organisers, 500 according to police - had been called to voice their opposition to a French-planned constitutional amendment process.
What is the French Constitutional amendment concerning New Caledonia
Explainer - The draft Constitutional amendment has begun its legislative journey with a first step in the French Senate, where the proposed text is now scheduled to be debated in the Upper House.
Curfew imposed following 2 shot dead in village gunfight
A curfew has been imposed at the weekend in the village of Yaté after renewed land-related clashes between rival communities have left two dead and four seriously injured.
SMART multi-purpose cable: world first connecting New Caledonia, Vanuatu
A new kind of multi-purpose undersea cable, referred to as "SMART", is scheduled to connect New Caledonia (landing on Lifou Island, Loyalty Islands group) and Port Vila by 2026.
