New Caledonia
New Caledonia's Metzdorf calls for compulsory military service
A New Caledonian anti-independence candidate in next month's election of a new French National Assembly has called for compulsory military service for those failing at school.
Macron writes to New Caledonia's president according to local media
Top-level contact is reported to have resumed between the New Caledonian president Louis Mapou and the re-elected French president Emmanuel Macron.
New Caledonia blockade lifted, activists to speak with fuel company top brass
A blockade of two fuel depots in New Caledonia has been lifted after the protestors were assured, they could meet the heads of the fuel companies.
Group claims blockade hitting New Caledonia fuel depots
A campaign group says trucks are unable to leave two fuel depots in New Caledonia due to its blockade protesting against the high cost of living.
News in French for 26 May 2022
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Protests against high cost of living in New Caledonia cut back
A New Caledonian movement against the high cost of living has decided to downscale its protests planned for today but will continue to pressure the government to act.
New Caledonia's Frogier pulls out of French National Assembly race
A New Caledonian anti-independence candidate has withdrawn from the race for a seat in the French National Assembly just hours before nominations closed.
Macron appoints new overseas minister
A new French overseas minister has been appointed by President Emmanuel Macron in the second stage of his government reshuffle
News in French for 19 May 2022
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
