New Caledonia
'Full sovereignty': FLNKS rejects France's Bougival project
New Caledonia's pro-independence front on Wednesday confirmed its "block rejection" of the document outlining the French territory's political future.
New Caledonia’s FLNKS to reject France’s Bougival project
The move by the pro-independence group has prompted France's Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls to travel to the French territory again next week.
Roch Wamytan: Paris political agreement 'not enough' for Kanaks
The former New Caledonia Congress president says the "draft" deal signed in France last month failed to secure the pro-independence mandate. Audio
Union Calédonienne denounces 'Bougival' deal
New Caledonia's oldest pro-independence party has officially rejected a political agreement on the French territory's political future signed in Paris last month.
New Caledonia's population shrinks by nearly 7000, census reveals
The drop in population to below 265,000 is due to net migration outflow, according to the French National Statistical Institute.
New Caledonia’s politicians to get police protection following death threats
New Caledonian politicians who inked their commitment to a deal with France on 12 July will be offered special police protection, following threats uttered especially on social networks.
New Caledonia deal: 'We need time'
The New Caledonia deal touted as historic by French President Emmanuel Macron seems to be receiving mixed reactions from the public in New Caledonia. Audio
Is New Caledonia's agreement, championed by Macron, a 'new chapter' or a 'betrayal'?
French President Emmanuel Macron hailed it a historic "new chapter" for New Caledonia, bringing a peaceful end to devastating turmoil that has rocked the Pacific territory.
Still a lot of work to do following New Caledonia's 'historic' deal
The jury is still out on whether an historic deal signed by New Caledonia's pro and anti independence parties in Paris will bring an end to the impasse over the territory's future political status. Audio
