New Caledonia
New Caledonia could become state associated with France - Wamytan
The president of New Caledonia's Congress says the territory could become an independent state associated with France. Audio
New Caledonia congress head suggests statehood
Following New Caledonia's second independence referendum, the president of the Congress, Roch Wamytan, says the French territory could become an independent state associated with France. Audio
Pacific churches to meet in New Caledonia during 2022 referendum
The Pacific Conference of Churches says it plans to hold its 2022 general assembly in New Caledonia to coincide with the third referendum on independence from France.
New Caledonia inmate freed because of poor jail conditions
A remand prisoner in New Caledonia has been freed after the conditions in the Camp-Est jail were considered to be inhuman.
New Caledonia launches consultation on nickel sector
A broad consultation has been launched by the government of New Caledonia about the territory's nickel resource to develop strategies for the future.
Vale confirms closure of New Caledonia nickel plant
The Brazilian miner Vale has reconfirmed that it will shut its nickel plant in New Caledonia.
'Loyalists' urge France to thwart third New Caledonia referendum
New Caledonia's main anti-independence coalition, the Loyalists, has urged Paris to become proactive to avoid a third referendum on independence from France.
Kanaks confirm push for third New Caledonia referendum
New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS movement has confirmed that it will request a third and last referendum on independence from France.
French in New Caledonia push for full voting rights
An organisation of French citizens without full voting rights in New Caledonia has called for a rally to coincide with a visit to Noumea by the French overseas minister Sebastien Lecornu.
Scramble to avoid New Caledonia's third referendum
A third referendum on independence from France looms in New Caledonia unless talks over the next six months satisfy the aspirations of the Kanak people for more self-rule.
Scramble is on to avoid New Cal's 3rd independence referendum
Talks are about to get underway on the next steps for New Caledonia, after last week's second independence referendum as part of the Noumea Accord. Audio
New French mission mooted for New Caledonia
Suggestions are being made in Paris to devise a new accord for New Caledonia to avert a third referendum on independence from France.
French post-referendum ministerial visit welcomed in Noumea
The planned visit of the French overseas minister to New Caledonia is being described as essential to restart a dialogue between the rival camps after last Sunday's independence referendum.
News in French for 7 October 2020
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio