Papua New Guinea
Violence in Papua New Guinea appears to be increasing
"We're having law and order problems that have in the past tended to be restricted to certain provinces and locations seem to have extended to additional provinces."
Marape's forest promised dismissed as 'empty gesture'
Community advocacy group ACT NOW says the PNG prime minister's promise to stop issuing new forestry licences will do nothing to stop illegal logging.
Police offer reward to try and solve Hela sorcery murder
There has long been an effort to curb what is known as Sorcery Accusation Relation Violence, but the practice continues.
Ex-Madang governor calls local election delay 'unconstitutional'
Peter Yama says candidates have wasted their time, money and resources campaigning, and the deferral is unfair to them.
Bougainville appearing happy with independence talks progress
Bougainville and Papua New Guinea have concluded many, many months of talks on the autonomous province's quest for independence. Audio
Catholic Church voices opposition to Christian nation declaration
An archbishop from a township in East New Britain warns the constitutional amendment risks damaging the country's future.
PNG welcomes UAE-backed takeover of Australian oil and gas giant
Papua New Guinea has expressed excitement about the prospect of Dubai-owned investment firms taking over Australian oil and gas giant Santos Limited.
'Disease of inequality': PNG declares national HIV crisis
The country's health minister says the rise in new HIV infections is "deeply concerning", with cases doubling since 2010 and an estimated 30 people contracting the virus daily in 2024.
PNG police blame overrun prisons on mass breakouts
Police in Papua New Guinea say the country's overrun courts and prisons are behind mass breakouts from police custody. Audio
PNG hands over majority stakes in Bougainville Copper to ABG
This transfer, valued at approximately NZ$56 million at current market rates, is expected to be formally announced by Prime Minister James Marape on Thursday.
PNG police blame overrun system for prison breakouts
Police in Papua New Guinea say the country's overrun courts and prisons are behind mass breakouts from police custody.
Solutions to gun violence sought in Papua New Guinea
In Papua New Guinea, the Governor for Westen Highlands, Wai Rapa, is calling for a meeting of all Highlands Governors to find solutions to the gun violence and the internal refugee crisis that's… Audio
Inaugural board named for PNG NRL franchise
The NRL said the announcement is a major milestone and sets the franchise on a path to great success both on and off the field.
The women-led organisation rescuing PNG women
Since its inception in 2000, KWP has rescued over 200 women survivors of sorcery accusation-related violence and tribal conflicts.
