New Caledonia
Pro-independence camp insistent on 2025 date for sovereignty
The pro-independence camp in New Caledonia has reiterated that the territory's full sovereignty must be achieved by 2025.
Noumea surgeon jailed for golf course killing released on health grounds
A senior surgeon in New Caledonia, jailed for 20 years for homicide this year, has been released from prison because of health problems.
France's New Caledonia plans constrained by pro-independence camp
The French government has ruled out organising a referendum on a new statute for New Caledonia next year.
Top-level dialogue to resume in New Caledonia
New Caledonia's pro-independence Palika party says it is prepared to meet the French ministers due in Noumea this month to follow up on the aftermath of the 1998 Noumea Accord.
News in French for 3 November 2022
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
France starts discussion on New Caledonia's future
The French prime minister Elisabeth Borne says her meeting with New Caledonia's anti-independence leaders in Paris marks the beginning of discussions on the future status of New Caledonia. Audio
France's PM meets with New Caledonia's anti-independence leaders in Paris
The French prime minister says her meeting with New Caledonia's anti-independence leaders in Paris marks the beginning of discussions on the future status of New Caledonia.
Caledonia Together meet French overseas minister
The leaders of New Caledonia's anti-independence Caledonia Together party have met the French overseas minister Jean-Francois Carenco.