New Caledonia
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
Australia acknowledges New Caledonia referendum outcome
The Australian foreign ministry has reacted to New Caledonia's independence referendum, saying it recognised the choice made by New Caledonians to remain a part of France.
Lecornu due in New Caledonia for three-week visit
France's overseas minister Sebastien Lecornu is due in New Caledonia later this week for a three-week stay to follow up on Sunday's independence referendum when a majority voted to stay...
Flag display clouds New Caledonia referendum
The French commission supervising Sunday's independence referendum in New Caledonia says it was regrettable that groups flying the FLNKS pro-independence flag were crowding polling stations.
New Caledonia narrowly votes to remain with France
The people of New Caledonia have narrowly rejected independence from France in the second referendum in two years. Audio
Political forces need to draw their vision of New Caledonia - Macron
The French president Emmanuel Macron says all the national political forces will have to draw up their vision of the future of New Caledonia.
New Caledonia narrowly rejects independence in 2nd referendum
Leaders in Paris and New Caledonia are pondering what's next for the territory after voters in a second referendum narrowly rejected independence and chose to stay with France.
Under the Noumea… Audio
New Caledonia foreign buyer ban opposed
New Caledonia's Real Estate Confederation has hit back at a proposal to ban foreigners from being able to buy existing properties.
New Caledonia again rejects independence from France
Voters in New Caledonia have voted against independence from France for a second time in two years.
Top French court to test New Caledonia Covid-19 response
The management of New Caledonia's Covid-19 measures will be tested in France's Constitutional Court.
France's ruling party calls on New Caledonia to reject independence
France's ruling party has called on New Caledonians to vote against indepedence in Sunday's referendum.
New Caledonia readies for referendum
Further restrictions are coming into force in New Caledonia because of Sunday's referendum on independence from France.
New Caledonia parties propose foreign buyer ban
New Caledonia's pro-independence parties want to ban foreigners from buying real estate.
New Caledonia to vote on independence from France
New Caledonia will have its second referendum on independence from France this Sunday amid expectation of a final showdown to come in two years. Audio