New Caledonia
Mixed reactions to referendum in Kanak community
There have been mixed opinions from the Kanak community, in New Caledonia, after the third and final referendum returned a 96 percent vote against independence.
New Caledonia eases Covid-19 restrictions
New Caledonia is easing Covid-19 related restrictions for the Christmas and holiday period as case numbers have dropped.
Pro-Macron election committee launched in New Caledonia
A committee has been set up in New Caledonia to support the re-election of French president Emmanuel Macron.
New Caledonian independence referendum - what next?
Negotiations on New Caledonia's future won't begin until after April, after a landmark referendum on independence from France - but the process remains controversial.
Fallout from independence vote in New Caledonia
New Caledonia's political parties have been asked to draw up proposals for the territory's new statute within the French republic - following Sunday's referendum.
More than 96 percent of people voted… Audio
France invites drafts to revise New Caledonia's statute
France's overseas minister has called on New Caledonia's political parties to draw up proposals on the territory's new statute within the French republic.
News in French for 16 December 2021
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
France's New Caledonia policy labelled a 'catastrophe'
A leftwing candidate in the French presidential race Jean-Luc Melenchon says the outcome of New Caledonia's independence referendum is a catastrophe.
Pro-independents reject New Caledonia referendum result
New Caledonia's pro-independence umbrella organisation says it doesn't recognise the legitimacy and validity of the third and final referendum. Audio
Ruby brings strong winds and rain to New Caledonia
Tropical Cyclone Ruby has brought heavy rain to New Caledonia as it's moving along its east coast.
New Caledonia referendum result rejected
New Caledonia's pro-independence umbrella organisation says it doesn't recognise the legitimacy and validity of the third and final referendum on independence from France.
French politicians welcome New Cal's rejection of independence
Leading French politicians welcomed New Caledonia referendum result despite Kanak's boycotting the independence vote. Audio
New Caledonia's indepedence vote a hollow victory that will ratchet up tensions
Analysis - New Caledonia had a contentious independence referendum, marred by low voter turn out. Pacific expert [David Robie examines the result.
New Caledonia faced with uncertainty over Noumea Accord exit
A law professor in Noumea says New Caledonia is now faced with a period of high uncertainty, be it political, economic or institutional.
New Caledonia faced with uncertainty over Noumea Accord exit
A law professor in Noumea says New Caledonia is now faced with a period of high uncertainty, be it political, economic or institutional.
