New Caledonia
New Caledonia goes into lockdown after Covid-19 community outbreak
New Caledonia has detected three cases of Covid-19 in the community and ordered a two-week lockdown.
New Caledonians rally against compulsory Covid-19 vaccination
A large crowd has taken to the streets in Noumea in a demonstration against yesterday's decision by New Caledonia's Congress to make vaccinations against Covid-19 compulsory.
New Caledonia imposes Covid-19 vaccination regime
New Caledonia's Congress has unanimously voted to make vaccinations against Covid-19 mandatory.
News in French for 2 September 2021
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Caledonian Union reports leader's identity theft
A pro-independence political party in New Caledonia has defended its leader over social media posts it says were wrongly atrributed to him.
New Caledonia ponders compulsory Covid-19 vaccination
Doctors and employers in New Caledonia have called for compulsory Covid-19 vaccinations, fearing a disaster if the Delta variant were to be introduced.
Independence referendum campaigns launched in New Caledonia
New Caledonia's pro and anti-independence camps have launched their campaigns for the third and final referendum on independence from France.